Pest control is an essential business, and at Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control we continue to service homes and businesses in the Coastal Empire. All of our employees are instructed to follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for protecting themselves and others. These recommendations include limiting exposure to sick individuals, frequent [...] Read More >
The pest control industry is considered an essential service, responsible for the protection of public health, food, and property. We will continue to help keep your homes and businesses pest-free while also taking steps to maintain the health and well-being of both our customers and employees. To that end, we want to share an update [...] Read More >
North America is home to about 3,400 species of spiders. Spiders are arachnids, and they’re related to scorpions, mites, and ticks. Unfortunately, spiders can and do make their way into our homes. Thankfully, the most common types of house spiders are harmless to humans, but there are exceptions. American House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) The American House [...] Read More >
Mice can get into homes and become a real problem—building nests, contaminating food, causing damage, and spreading disease. To get rid of them, you need to understand what they do and what they like. Trapping and removing them is usually the best DIY method for controlling a mouse problem. Poisoning mice puts children and pets [...] Read More >
Seeing or hearing even just one mouse in your home can mean there’s a rodent family hiding in the walls or attic. Rodents are more active at night, so you may never really know how big the problem is until you start noticing damage. It is possible to rid of a rodent problem yourself. However, [...] Read More >
A common worry for homeowners is the threat that a layer of mulch next to a house foundation might draw termites. It can enhance curb appeal and minimize weeds, but not every pest control company likes it. If you have your heart set on it, we’ll explain the best way to apply it to help [...] Read More >
Are you dealing with pantry moths? Yates-Astro Termite and Pest Control can handle your problem, but we need your help. Here’s what you need to do before we treat your pantry for Indianmeal moths. What You Need A vacuum cleanerVinegarSoap and waterA mop What You Do Inspect all food in your pantry for signs of [...] Read More >
What Adult German Cockroaches Look Like The German cockroach adult: is long and slender, about 1/2 to 5/8-inch long.is a light to medium brown color.has two short lengthwise stripes on its “pronotum”—the plate that covers part of the head in front and the base of the wings in back. What Baby German Roaches Look Like The [...] Read More >
Do you ever wonder why you kill an earwig or spray an insecticide in your tub only to find another one a few hours later or the very next day? Earwigs are not a special bug that just cannot be killed. There’s no super hard shell that protects them, and they’re not super fast. The [...] Read More >
Just the sight of a yellow and black, fuzzy body buzzing around a patio or picnic table can send anyone into panic mode. If a bee stings you, you could be in for a world of hurt. But there’s more to bees than their sting and delicious honey. They play a huge role in the [...] Read More >