GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN AUGUSTA?

Thrive in Augusta's heat and humidity. A single pair can produce over 30,000 offspring per year. Signs: droppings near appliances, musty odor, egg cases behind furniture.

A single fire ant queen produces 1,500 eggs per day. Augusta'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 Augusta. 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.

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

Once fleas establish in a Augusta 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 Augusta. Signs: droppings in the attic, gnaw marks on wires, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings at night.