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Ensign Wasp

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Ever seen this intimidating critter and wondered what it was? It’s an Ensign Wasp! But don’t worry, it won’t sting you. It will, however, lay it’s eggs inside the egg cases of cockroaches. It’s a beneficial parasitic wasp!

BBC Documentary – Insect Worlds – Them & Us – Episode 1

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:50:00 GMT

Do You Know The Pests Around You?

Sometimes, we forget that our environment is composed of living creatures besides human beings. All around us, birds, insects, and wild animals thrive in their own right. Unfortunately, our worlds often interact in challenging circumstances. While you may believe in animal rights, and understand the impact bees have on our world, sharing a habitat is arguably dangerous for both species involved.

Liquid vs Bait Termite

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:20:00 GMT

Sentricon Vs. Liquid Treatment-What’s the Difference?

When termites invade your home, you may fail to notice them until it’s too late. Protecting your home from termites begins right from construction and throughout the existence of your home. Having a reliable system, such as the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System, ensures that you prevent future invasions. This system baits worker termites and eventually causes the termination of the whole colony, including the queen. Since its introduction in 1955, more professional pest control services have relied on it as an alternative to liquid termite treatments.

Death to the Termite Queen

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:30:00 GMT

Death to the Queen

Despite their small stature, termites are a very destructive pest. Every year, over 600,000 American homes are destroyed by termites. Globally, termites cause $40 billion worth of damage annually.

Termites feed on wood, and any infestation in your house can result in structural damage, which puts your family at risk. And, as the data suggest, repairs can set you back a significant sum.

Termites are hierarchical, with members classified into different groups that perform specific functions for the colony. At the top of the hierarchy is the queen, and at the bottom are worker termites, which make the bulk of the population.

When it comes to termite control, the subterranean termite queen is an essential piece. For any termite control measure to work, it must reach the queen and secondary queens in the colony. Otherwise, you may kill thousands of worker termites, but the colony will survive.

Read on to find out why death to the queen is vital in termite control and the best method to achieve this.

Role of the Queen

The queen is responsible for the growth of the termite colony, therefore the colony size. Every day, worker termites feed and groom the queen so that she can lay eggs at a steady rate.

With every passing year, the queen lays more and more eggs. Termite queens can live for 25 to 50 years with a peak egg production period of 10 years. After some time, there will also emerge secondary queens that will begin laying eggs, which will then increase the rate at which the colony grows.

Termite Control

Based on the hierarchical system termites follow and the role of the queen, no termite control measure can be effective if it cannot reach the queen. More importantly, any method used should be environmentally friendly. In this regard, the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System is the most effective termite treatment method.

The system uses a cellulose matrix within baiting stations placed in areas where termites have been spotted. When the termites feed on the cellulose, they spread the poison to the entire colony.

This system is so effective that it has garnered numerous plaudits and is even used in the White House.

Bottom Line

Termite infestations can grow exponentially and wreak havoc in your property. As with any pest, it’s best to have pest control experts handle the situation for you.

SafeHaven Pest Control uses the Sentricon Termite Elimination System for termite control. Visit or reach out to us for effective termite control.

Where Do Mosquitoes Breed? Secret Breeding Places Revealed

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:43:00 GMT

It’s widely known that adult mosquitoes breed in water. What most people forget, though, is that mosquitoes can breed beyond lakes and ponds. Stagnant water is sufficient for female mosquitoes to lay their eggs. In the water, the eggs hatch into larvae which then develops into adult mosquitoes. Here are some of the secret places where mosquitoes breed.

Neglected Swimming Pools

Splashing in the pool is fun when the water is clean and flowing. Once the fun is over, remember to drain the pool because the stagnant water creates a breeding site for mosquitoes. Permanent pools that are either closed down for the season or just opened for the warm weather are also excellent breeding grounds for mosquitoes. If you cannot drain the pool, get a secure cover and ensure that there are no gaps. You can also drain the top water where mosquitoes lay their eggs, or constantly clean the pool with appropriate chemicals.

Air Conditioner Drip Pan

An air conditioner drip tray sits right below the evaporator coils and collects the moisture dripping from your unit. Usually, the water drains from the pan to a drainpipe and safely out of your house. However, during summer months, condensation increases and the pan may flood due to mold, algae and dirt clogging the drain pipe. The stagnant water on the tray is a suitable location for mosquitoes to breed. Ensure that you regularly check your AC drip pans and drainage pipes for stagnant water.

Storm Drains and Ditches

Water that accumulates inside storm drains and ditches, especially corrugated drains, is suitable for breeding. In instances where designs are unchangeable, it’s best to use insecticide. You should also drain the water inside, if possible.

Ponds and Birdbaths

Mosquitoes can also breed inside ponds and birdbaths since the water inside is stagnant. To prevent mosquito larvae from flourishing in your pond or birdbath, keep the water flowing. You can introduce an aerator or a small fountain. You should also clean out the algae inside the water, if possible. Mosquito larvae feed on algae, and eliminating the food source can discourage breeding.

Besides baths and ponds, mosquitoes can also breed inside tins, tires, tree holes, hollow logs, and hollow toys with stagnant water. If you identify any of these items in your yard, check for water.

How To Deal With a Mosquito Infestation

Are you tired of swatting mosquitoes and scratching painful bites? Are you in need of professional outdoor mosquito control services? Contact SafeHaven Pest Control today!

Mosquito Sprayer & Fogger

SafeHaven Pest Control LLC — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:46:00 GMT

Mosquitoes are some of the most annoying pests. They buzz in your ears, bite your ankles and sometimes, your face when you’re asleep. Unfortunately, biting isn’t the only harmful impact mosquitoes have. They can spread diseases such as the Zika virus and yellow fever.

There are more than 3,000 mosquito species in the world and around 176 of them in the United States. You can find mosquitoes in states such as Florida, California, Hawaii, Maine and Minnesota. They usually live in warm regions, especially close to water bodies.

In the warm months, mosquitoes increase in number, which makes them impossible to ignore. Unfortunately, there are only so many mosquitoes you can swat. It’s, therefore, essential to have a plan that eliminates mosquitoes and mosquito larvae around your home.

Spraying Mosquitoes

Spraying pesticides in your yard and around your house is an effective way to eliminate mosquitoes. Unfortunately, spraying by hand is tiring, ineffective and expensive for large areas. Finding a larger sprayer is the best way to eliminate mosquitoes.

Fortunately, there are mosquito backpack sprayers in the market that are ideal for eliminating these pests. The sprayer has a container and a backpack structure that you can mount on your back. You can spray more than 3 gallons of pesticide at once without switching bottles.

Backpack sprayers are designed to produce a fine mist of liquid that settles on all surfaces. Hand spraying is less effective because it has a smaller range. However, with a backpack sprayer, you can reach all the corners and plants in your yard.

Once the chemical is released from the nozzle, it settles on all the sprayed surfaces and also lingers in the air for a while. This creates a fog that is deadly for mosquitoes and also a repellent for any mosquitoes that need new habitats.

These commercial sprayers are powered by diesel or electricity. This reduces the effort required to spray large compounds, without compromising the effectiveness of the insecticide. Also, since mosquitoes keep finding new hideouts, it’s always better to have a longterm solution.

Even after spraying all your trees, bushes, garden and grass, check again for mosquitoes in 60 days. They can come back, and hand spraying becomes ineffective in such situations.

Mosquito Control

It may not come as a surprise to see commercial exterminators using mosquito backpack sprayers. These machines are handy and cost-effective for spraying large areas. If you’re fighting a mosquito infestation in your home, contact SafeHaven Pest Control today for mosquito control near me

Here at SafeHaven, we use both green and conventional methods to control mosquitoes in your landscape. We often use a backpack sprayer so that we can directly target the areas in your yard where the mosquitoes like to hide during the day. Ever wondered what this kind of treatment looks like? Check out this video.