GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN BECKLEY?

Rodent urine and droppings can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis in Beckley households. Signs: ammonia-like smell in enclosed spaces, dark droppings near food, nests of shredded paper or fabric.

Burrow into moist wood — a serious structural threat in Beckley's older homes. Signs: sawdust-like frass near wood, large black ants, hollow-sounding timbers.

Tick treatments for Beckley yards target leaf litter, lawn edges, and stone walls where ticks shelter. Signs: ticks on socks after walking through grass, attached ticks on pets, deer activity near property.

Stinging insect deaths are rare but serious — anaphylaxis risk is highest for Beckley residents with bee/wasp allergies. Signs: nests in shrubs, sheds, or playground equipment, repeated stings from disturbing a hidden colony.

Stink bugs damage Beckley 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.

Spreading rapidly across Beckley. Nearly impossible to eliminate without professional treatment. Signs: rust stains on sheets, itchy welts in rows, sweet musty smell.