GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN ATLANTA?

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

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

Mosquitoes transmit heartworm to Atlanta dogs and cats — year-round prevention is now standard. Signs: larvae wriggling in birdbaths and clogged gutters, evening swarms, pet scratching after time outdoors.

Subterranean termites build extensive underground colonies and access Atlanta homes through soil contact. Signs: pencil-thick mud tubes climbing foundation, soft or hollow wood at sill plates, swarmers in spring.

Once fleas establish in a Atlanta 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.

Mice and rats seek indoor shelter year-round. Chew wiring and contaminate food. Signs: droppings along walls, gnaw marks, scratching at night.