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Stink Bugs and Asian Lady Beetles: Fall Invaders
Stink bugs and Asian lady beetles gather on homes in the fall and squeeze inside to spend the winter. In Kentucky, stink bugs start moving in around early to mid September, and Asian lady beetle flights peak in October. They don't breed or damage the house indoors, and sealing gaps before fall is the most lasting way to keep them out.
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Brown Recluse Spiders in Western Kentucky
Yes, brown recluse spiders live in Western Kentucky, and University of Kentucky entomologists say infestations get more common the farther west you go in the state. Look for a tan to dark brown spider about the size of a quarter with its legs spread, a dark violin-shaped mark on its back and six eyes in three pairs. They hide by day in closets, stored boxes, clutter and furniture, and hunt at night.
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Cockroaches in Kentucky: Which Ones You Have
Kentucky homes get two very different cockroach problems. German cockroaches live indoors in kitchens and bathrooms and travel between rooms through walls and pipes; American and Oriental cockroaches prefer basements, crawlspaces and outdoors and come inside from there. Which one you have decides what the treatment has to reach — and at Liberty, which service handles it.
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Ants in the Kitchen: Why They Come In and What to Do
Ants come into kitchens looking for food and water, and they often show up after heavy rain. Most kitchen ants nest outside, in walls or under floors, and trail in to crumbs, spills and sweets. Clean up food, fix moisture problems and seal entry points, and call a professional if ants keep coming back.
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How to Choose a Pest Control Company
Start by confirming the company is licensed by your state. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department of Public Health both offer online searches. Then get more than one estimate, ask how the company will identify and handle your problem, read the contract and guarantee terms, and walk away from high-pressure sales.
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Flying Ants vs Termites: How to Tell Them Apart
Look at the antennae, the waist and the wings. Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a thick waist and two pairs of wings the same length, while flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist and front wings longer than the back wings. Termite swarmers inside a home almost always mean the house has termites, so get an inspection.
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Termite Swarm Season in Kentucky and Southern Illinois
In Kentucky, termite swarmers usually show up between March and May, depending on temperature and rainfall, often on a sunny day after rain. In Illinois, most swarms happen in spring, but they can happen in most warm months. Swarmers inside a home almost always mean an infestation, so get a termite inspection.
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