GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN GASTONIA?

German and American cockroaches dominate Gastonia 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 Gastonia. Signs: mounds in sunny lawn patches, multiple stings clustered together, white pustules forming 24h later.

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

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

Common in Gastonia's warm months. Transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Signs: pets scratching, small dark insects on carpet, bite marks on ankles.

Gastonia 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.