Pest Control in Queen Village and Bella Vista, PA

How do food businesses and homes share a pest?

A food business and a home on the same block can share walls and cellars, so a roach or mouse problem can cross the line between them.

German cockroaches are the most common cockroach in Pennsylvania buildings, and Penn State Extension says they are drawn to moisture, grease and cracks, so the kitchen and bathroom are checked first.

What does deteriorated mortar let in?

Worn mortar on old brick gives mice and insects small openings. The inspection walks the outside of the house as well as the inside, and notes where the mortar has failed near the cellar and the back wall.

Why check the framing before a sale?

Older wood framing is a plausible reason to inspect for termites before a house changes hands. Eastern subterranean termites usually swarm February to June in Pennsylvania, and shed wings near doors and windows are often the only sign.