Pest-OPS LLC 11803 Kingston Pike, Suite 205 Knoxville, TN 37934 865.966.0750

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month 7

Carpenter Ant Carpenter Ant
(Length: ¼” to 5/8”)
These large ants are very common outdoors and vary in color from red or brown to black. Carpenter Ants earn their name because they nest in wood, both outdoors and inside structures. Frass or “saw dust” is sometimes found near entrances to their nest. Although not usually as destructive as termites, these insects can cause structural damage. When nesting inside a home it is usually because of a leak or moisture problem.

These tips will help you limit carpenter ant infestation:
• Store any firewood away from your home and remove any dead wood or wood scraps from around the foundation.
• Trim dead limbs from trees and remove stumps. Rid your yard of these potential nesting sites.
• Make sure that all plumbing or roof leaks are sealed, and check crawl spaces for excess moisture.
• Water from rain gutters should be directed away from your home and not be allowed to accumulate close to the foundation.

Flea Flea
(Length: 1/32" – 1/16")
Fleas are small, hard-bodied, wingless insects with a flattened body and legs adapted for jumping on to a host. The cat flea, most commonly encountered in Tennessee, seeks mammals for the blood meal needed to sustain them. They can be a direct health hazard, transmitting disease and tapeworm. Humans are often attacked when other food sources aren’t available. Their bite leaves a red, itchy spot on the skin. Their saliva is irritating to the host, causing dermatitis and hair loss in allergic animals.