Flies/Gnats: Gnat is the popular name for many small, winged insects in the fly family. Contrary to what most people believe, these tiny flying insects are not “babies,” they are fully grown adults. The tiny flying insects that many people call “gnats” could really be fruit flies or fungus gnats. Depending on species, gnats can be biting or non-biting and will feed on plants, other insects or blood. To rid your home of gnats and flies, their food source must be located and corrected if feasible. Fruit should not be exposed to open air, and a great alternative is keeping fruit in the refrigerator to protect it from gnats and flies.

Roaches: With the rising summer heat cockroaches may be looking for shelter inside of your cool home that comes with the bonus of being stocked with all of the resources they need to survive. The key to preventing roaches from infesting your home is to remove the home comforts that they are searching for. Cockroaches tend to prefer dark, moist places to hide and breed and can be found behind refrigerators, under stoves and sinks, and in your major appliances. Since cockroaches can flatten their bodies to fit into narrow areas, they may also be found hiding beneath rugs and mats, behind wallpaper, and inside wall cracks.

The last thing you need in this Georgia heat is to be swatting away at unwelcome critters. If your home is infested with any of the above-listed pests, contact the pest control professionals at Local Exterminator, Inc today. We have been servicing the metro-Atlanta area for almost three decades, specializing in pest control and wildlife control. Contact us for a free evaluation of any of your pest control needs.