GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN MONROE?

Roaches enter Monroe homes through tiny gaps in foundations and pipe penetrations. Once inside, populations can double every 28 days. Signs: droppings under sinks, foul odor in cabinets, sightings during the day (sign of heavy infestation).

Highly aggressive and painful. Fire ants build large mounds in yards across Monroe and can sting repeatedly. Signs: dome-shaped mounds in lawn, unprovoked attacks when disturbed.

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

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

Lone star, dog, and brown ticks are all active in Monroe. Ticks transmit Lyme, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. Signs: ticks attached to skin after yard time, bulls-eye rashes, unexplained fatigue or joint pain.

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