Getting rid of insects and pests throughout our homes and apartments should be done in good time. Many times these pests can get in and start causing problems throughout our houses before we even realize it. Whenever a few pests or insects are found in a house, the knee jerk reaction is to head up to the store and purchase some form of bug spray over the counter.

While these sprays can help in some occasions, they are a short term fix to what sometimes can be a long term problem. It’s important to take the necessary precautions to find out as soon as possible whether the help of a professional pest control service will be required. In area such as Central Arkansas, pests can end up reaping havoc on your home with you having no idea.

The help of a professional pest control service comes in a two pronged approach. They will be able to come in and properly rid your house or apartment of the bug issue. Once that is finished, they can also give you the right advice and suggestions to prevent any future problems with insects or pests.

It can be difficult to completely rid a house of pests, because they are often everywhere. With the help of a pest control specialist, they will be able to get rid of them as quickly as possible and come regularly some time after the original issue. Having a service come out consistently over time is one of the best ways to make sure you don’t experience future issues, as well as listening to their tips and suggestions.

Perhaps the most important reason to call the help of a pest control service is because of the financial risks involved. Some people choose to avoid the help of professionals during the initial phase because they don’t want to spend the money and think they can take care of things themselves. Often times they end up having to call services anyways because they are unable to control the issue. Getting a service in as soon as possible significantly cuts down the risk of damage that is costly, such as termite damage. Even though you may be spending some to get the pests removed, it’s better than to have to cover services and damage in the long run.

Home insurance companies often don’t cover the damage that may occur with a pest or insect problem. Using control services can end up saving big money, especially when you consider that insurance doesn’t cover the damage. Next time your Hot Springs, Little Rock, Sherwood, or Jacksonville apartment or home is having an issue with insects or pests, don’t hesitate to call the professionals. Doing so could save you a lot of money in the long run.

This is a great video clip from Natgeotv.com about cockroaches. If you're having cockroach problems, give us a call to schedule a pest control service appointment today.

We take care of fleas too! Just ask Bandit.

Getting bed bugs is no laughing matter. But, if you tuned in to a recent episode of 30 Rock on NBC, you may have gotten a few laughs watching Jack Donaghy, played by Alec Baldwin, suffer from a bed bug infestation.

In this episode, bed bugs destroyed Jack's lifestyle and made his daily life miserable. According to Pest World's Bed Bug Information page, bed bugs are on the rise and making the daily lives of more and more Americans miserable.

Bed bugs are an embrassing and unhealthy problem that should be treated immediatly. They can leave bloody welts on human skin that itch and turn into sores. If you are suffering from bed bugs and haven't had success erradicating them using over-the-counter treatments, give us an email or call and let us help you return you life back to normal.

Every now and then we come across news stories that are just too strange to pass up. “Rats!” is what one lady yelled as she was quote “attacked” by rodents in an Abbeville, Louisiana Wal-Mart, as reported by Fox News. The lady in this article has filed suit against Wal-Mart over a rodent attack.

We’ve all heard of the frivolous lawsuits against large corporations, such as the multi-million dollar lawsuit won against McDonalds when someone spilled hot coffee on themselves. Isn’t coffee supposed to be hot? But, do Nutria really attack humans?

I'm not saying whether or not this Rodent Attack story is frivolous or that it was totally unavoidable. Yet, business owners must aways be on guard of potentional hazards to their employees and cutomers, and this includes pest that can spread germs, terrorize, and yes, even "attack" customers.

No business owner ever wants to be in this situation. Especially restaurant owners and food services business that must have a perceived sterile environment for food preperation and dinning. Our commercial pest control services can alleviate your fears and give you peace of mind knowing your employees and customers are in a safe and clean environment.

You probably won't find nutria frequenting your Central Arkansas business, but there are plenty of other insects and critters that can strike fear into some unsuspecting shopper or dinner. Don't get caught yelling "rats!"  Call Optimal Pest Solutions in Maumelle today.