GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN TUSCALOOSA?

Roaches enter Tuscaloosa homes through tiny gaps in foundations and pipe penetrations. Once inside, populations can double every 28 days. Signs: droppings under sinks, foul odor in cabinets, sightings during the day (sign of heavy infestation).

Fire ant venom can trigger severe allergic reactions, especially dangerous for children and pets in Tuscaloosa. Signs: mounds in sunny lawn patches, multiple stings clustered together, white pustules forming 24h later.

Asian tiger and yellow fever mosquitoes have established in Tuscaloosa and bite during daylight hours. Signs: swarms near shaded vegetation, daytime bites, eggs in any container holding water for 5+ days.

Each subterranean colony can contain millions of workers feeding 24/7 on cellulose. Tuscaloosa's warm soil accelerates their activity. Signs: mud shelter tubes on basement walls, weakened floor joists, paper-thin wood surfaces.

Lone star, dog, and brown ticks are all active in Tuscaloosa. Ticks transmit Lyme, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. Signs: ticks attached to skin after yard time, bulls-eye rashes, unexplained fatigue or joint pain.

Tuscaloosa homes lose an estimated 20% of pantry food to rodents annually. Mice can squeeze through dime-sized gaps. Signs: droppings in pantries and drawers, chewed cereal boxes, greasy rub marks along baseboards.