GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN FAYETTEVILLE?

German and American cockroaches dominate Fayetteville kitchens, restaurants, and apartments. They spread Salmonella and trigger childhood asthma. Signs: small dark pellets near food sources, sweet musty smell, nighttime sightings.

A single fire ant queen produces 1,500 eggs per day. Fayetteville's warm climate lets colonies reach 250,000 ants. Signs: active mounds after rain, foraging trails leading away from nest, agricultural and equipment damage.

A female mosquito only needs a bottle cap of water to lay 200 eggs in Fayetteville. Habitat reduction is the most effective control. Signs: mosquitoes resting under leaves and eaves during the day, bite welts, water collecting in flower pots and trays.

Cause billions in damage annually. Especially active in Fayetteville's humid soil. Signs: mud tubes on foundation, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings.

Once fleas establish in a Fayetteville home, they persist in carpets, upholstery, and pet bedding for months. Signs: red itchy bites on lower legs, larvae in cracks between floorboards, pet hair loss from over-scratching.

Rodents start house fires by chewing electrical wiring — a leading cause of unexplained electrical issues in Fayetteville. Signs: droppings in the attic, gnaw marks on wires, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings at night.