Bed Bug

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have extraordinarily small bodies with a brown camouflage, lay eggs everywhere, and are easily transferred, allowing them to infest entire homes and businesses. Bed bugs can be found in mattresses, bedding, clothing, furniture, and more. They are recognized by their musty odor, brown and black spots on infected surfaces, blood stains on mattresses and bedding from crushed bed bugs, or bite marks. Bed bug bites emit a burning sensation and generally are several red marks in a precise line.

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Ant

Ants

Carpenter ants are only one species of ants that could infest your home or business. They have large black bodies and typically nest in wood able to retain moisture and easily accessible from the soil like wood porch structures, window frames, and door frames. You have an infestation if you see swarms of flying ants in the spring around wood structures, these are the adult ants leaving the nest to find new territory. Another sign of a carpenter ant infestation is wood dust or small piles of wood shavings found close to older damp wood.

Cockroach

Roach

The American cockroach is the largest species of cockroach that invade homes. They have a reddish brown or mahogany color with a yellow band outlining the area behind their head. Found anywhere food or moisture is present, these cockroaches are about two inches long and both the females and males can fly. They give off a musty smell and as they mature become more reddish brown. These cockroaches will hide in damp dark places.

Wasp

Wasp

There are many species of wasps, ranging from microscopic to 1 ½” in size and ranging in color from black to metallic blues and greens and from reddish-brown to dark red and orange. Most wasps have a pinched waist and two pairs of wings. Wasps will nest in several places surrounding your home including hose reels, electrical boxes, soffits, decks, the corners of windows, under awnings and porches, attics, crawl spaces, and gas grills. If you have a colony of wasps, there could be thousands of wasps living in the nest.

Mice, Chipmunk & Rat

Rodent

Rodents are among the most adaptable and diseased critters to infest homes. They are extremely difficult to exterminate due to their rapid and constant breeding habits. Several species of rodents have the capability to squeeze into spaces much smaller than themselves, making even the smallest holes or cracks entrances to your home. Like many unwanted pests, rodents will cause severe damage to your home or business, and excessive chewing and breeding will take a toll on your home’s structure.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have extraordinarily small bodies with a brown camouflage, lay eggs everywhere, and are easily transferred, allowing them to infest entire homes and businesses. Bed bugs can be found in mattresses, bedding, clothing, furniture, and more. They are recognized by their musty odor, brown and black spots on infected surfaces, blood stains on mattresses and bedding from crushed bed bugs, or bite marks. Bed bug bites emit a burning sensation and generally are several red marks in a precise line.

Learn more about Bed Bugs

Ants

Carpenter ants are only one species of ants that could infest your home or business. They have large black bodies and typically nest in wood able to retain moisture and easily accessible from the soil like wood porch structures, window frames, and door frames. You have an infestation if you see swarms of flying ants in the spring around wood structures, these are the adult ants leaving the nest to find new territory. Another sign of a carpenter ant infestation is wood dust or small piles of wood shavings found close to older damp wood.

Roach

The American cockroach is the largest species of cockroach that invade homes. They have a reddish brown or mahogany color with a yellow band outlining the area behind their head. Found anywhere food or moisture is present, these cockroaches are about two inches long and both the females and males can fly. They give off a musty smell and as they mature become more reddish brown. These cockroaches will hide in damp dark places.

Wasp

There are many species of wasps, ranging from microscopic to 1 ½” in size and ranging in color from black to metallic blues and greens and from reddish-brown to dark red and orange. Most wasps have a pinched waist and two pairs of wings. Wasps will nest in several places surrounding your home including hose reels, electrical boxes, soffits, decks, the corners of windows, under awnings and porches, attics, crawl spaces, and gas grills. If you have a colony of wasps, there could be thousands of wasps living in the nest.

Rodent

Rodents are among the most adaptable and diseased critters to infest homes. They are extremely difficult to exterminate due to their rapid and constant breeding habits. Several species of rodents have the capability to squeeze into spaces much smaller than themselves, making even the smallest holes or cracks entrances to your home. Like many unwanted pests, rodents will cause severe damage to your home or business, and excessive chewing and breeding will take a toll on your home’s structure.

Chipmunk Control & Removal in Milwaukee

Eliminate Chipmunks from your Attic, Roof, Yard, or Car

Are chipmunks wreaking havoc on your Milwaukee or southeastern Wisconsin property? At A-Landlords, our professional exterminators are dedicated to providing the proper solutions to rid your homes and businesses of chipmunk infestations. Call us before the rodents get too deep into your property, and we’ll deliver results more reliable than any at-home method of chipmunk control and removal could produce.

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How to Identify a Chipmunk

Often times people get confused as to which rodent appears on their property. The key features that can be used to identify a chipmunk are:

  1. Pointy ears
  2. A tail that is bushy and held high                                                                                                                       
  3. Distinct stripes on its back that are solid (not dashed)

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At Home Methods to Control Chipmunk Infestation

  • Use an L-shaped footer to prevent chipmunks from burrowing.
  • Place birdfeeders where the chipmunks can't get to and pick up spilled seeds.
  • Trim any plants that would provide a chipmunk food or cover.
  • Remove wood or rock piles from around your property.

Home Chipmunk Removal Approaches

  • Create a trap for the chipmunk in an empty room using peanut butter as bait.
  • Gently approach the chipmunk and use a towel to capture and carry it out.
  • Use natural chipmunk repellents (garlic, peppermint, pepper).

Dangers of Chipmunk Infestations

Chipmunks can present many dangers and risks to all kinds of animals and properties. As chipmunks burrow in your yards, they dig extensive networks of tunnels underneath the ground. These tunnels can greatly damage the stability of different structures, sidewalks, and other types of infrastructure, leading to significant damage and safety risks to your property. 

Additionally, chipmunks can pose a threat with their actions above ground, They can hide in walls and attics and are notorious for their gnawing behavior. Their strong teeth allow them to chew through various materials including wood, pipes and building/car wires. This gnawing can lead to electrical problems, an increased risk of fire, and damaged/leaky pipes.

Chipmunks also carry diseases and parasites. They are most commonly known to spread salmonella and hantavirus. Although the chance of spread is rare, a chipmunk to both a human or pet could lead to the contraction of an illness. Furthermore, the droppings that come from a chipmunk can contaminate food storage areas, causing the spread of harmful bacteria.

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Why Choose A-Landlords Exterminators for Chipmunk Control and Removal?

While they may seem harmless on the outside, it is clear that professional chipmunk removal is necessary to avoid damage to you and your property. Instead of trying at-home methods, call A-Landlords for all of your chipmunk control and removal needs. With over 30 years of service under our belts, you can trust that our skilled Milwaukee exterminators will work swiftly to remove the threat from your property.