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Salisbury homeowners spot 1 mouse and assume it's alone — most infestations involve 20+ individuals breeding in walls. Signs: scratching sounds at night, droppings in multiple rooms, pet pawing at baseboards.

Moisture is the root cause of carpenter ant problems in Salisbury — fix leaks alongside treatment for lasting results. Signs: ants near bathroom or kitchen plumbing, sawdust in attic corners, swarmers emerging from wall voids.

Pets bring ticks into Salisbury homes from yards and parks. Year-round preventive medication is now standard. Signs: ticks on dog ears and between toes, ticks crawling on bed sheets, embedded ticks at hairline.

Yellowjackets cause the most stinging incidents in Salisbury during late summer when colonies peak at 5,000+. Signs: ground nests with active entry holes, aggressive behavior near garbage, papery nests in wall voids.

Stink bugs damage Salisbury gardens and fruit crops before invading homes for winter shelter. Signs: small white scarring on tomatoes and apples, bugs in light fixtures, dead bugs accumulating in window sills.

Bed bugs in Salisbury travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.