GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN ATHENS?

Athens's warm climate lets cockroaches breed year-round, especially in plumbing voids and kitchen cabinets. Signs: pepper-like droppings in drawers, oily streaks on surfaces, scurrying when lights flip on.

Fire ants damage Athens HVAC units, electrical boxes, and irrigation systems — not just lawns. Signs: mounds near outdoor electrical equipment, dying lawn patches, sting clusters on ankles after yard work.

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

Once inside a Athens home, subterranean termites can compromise structural integrity within 3–8 years. Signs: buckling floors, doors that no longer close properly, mud spots on drywall.

Flea and tick infestations in Athens often require coordinated indoor + outdoor treatment plus pet medication. Signs: pets restlessly scratching, bites in clusters of three on ankles, ticks crawling on light-colored clothing.

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