I Would Rather Sleep Alone.

When it comes to bedbugs, you had better believe it!  Bedbugs are especially insidious in Chicagoland homes, hotels, and Airbnbs.   The very thought of this bug makes your skill crawl. Once you get bedbugs, they are super hard to get rid of.  If you never leave your home or get new furniture you could avoid them, but that’s not very practical

Here are some tips to avoid them –

1.  Wash clothes from trips to hotels or sleepovers immediately.

2.  Vacuum every day.

3.  Don’t let your clothes touch anything if you use a laundromat.

4.  Install a door sweep at your front and back doors.

No matter how diligent you are you may need an extermination expert to rid you of the problem.  In Chicagoland, that bedbug elimination professional is A Complete Pest Solution.  They are just what you think…Chicago’s complete pest solution.  For all of your pest control needs around Chicagoland just call A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.   

Mice are Rarely Nice.

Especially when you find them in your home in the dead of winter, they are NOT!  During the winter months, the last thing you probably think to worry about is mice.  A rodent or mouse infestation is probably way down on the list.  However, the fact is, during this cooler and less hospitable time of the year, mice and rodents can become a real problem.

Mice are just like other animals. They simply want to stay warm. They are looking for easy access to food and they want to find a place where they can hide away and be safe from predators…especially humans.  This means rodents like mice will do what they can to enter your home or building.

Whether it is a family dwelling or a commercial building in Chicagoland, mice are always unwelcomed guests at any time of the year.  Be diligent in all seasons and protect your environment from a mouse infestation by calling A Complete Pest Solution.  They are THE solution to any pest problems in Chicagoland.  Just call (630) 464-1542.

Mouse, Mouse, Everywhere a Mouse.

While there are many rodents that call Chicagoland home, there are only a few that make themselves a nuisance to home and business owners.  However, these are pests that can get inside structures and cause all sorts of problems if they are allowed to build nests and begin multiplying. They can spread disease and cause damage by their constant chewing.

Here are some of them –

1.  Deer mice found mostly in rural areas

2.  Field mice who come indoors when the weather changes

3.  Norway rats that enter homes and feed on larger items such as dog food, etc.

If you have any evidence of a mouse in the house, rest assured that there are more of them lurking about.  Don’t hesitate!  Call A Complete Pest Solution immediately.  They are Chicagoland’s rodent control experts and have been so for decades.  That’s A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.   

Welcome to Chicagoland.

We are a melting pot for people who come here from all points around the globe be it to live here or just to visit this summer.  One visitor we can live without is the wasp.  It is okay to dislike them because wasps are not domesticated; humans typically don’t work with wasps like they do honeybees and other stingless bees.

Wasps can be more hot-tempered than bees, they are to be treated with caution.  If you’re trying to eliminate nuisance wasps who have attached themselves to your home or near an entryway, it is best done at sunset or very early in the morning.  Wasps found inside the house may indicate a nest is living in the chimney or attic.

Wasps are unwelcome guests…especially on YOUR property!  A Complete Pest Solution wants to help you with your wasp problem in Chicagoland.  For more information about the types of bees and wasps that they will eliminate from your property. Visit waspsolutions.net on the web then call (630) 464-1542.

Summer’s coming and so are the bees.

Know this, Chicagoland has become a veritable sanctuary for bees.  While human “worker bees” buzz about in offices below, the rooftops of some Chicago commercial buildings are becoming hubs of activity in their own right.  The word is…bees have been dying off in unusually high numbers over the past decade.  We’ve all heard it.

One word…anaphylaxis!  Bee poisoning refers to a serious body reaction to the venom from a bee sting.  We don’t mean to be alarmist.  Most bee stings don’t cause a serious reaction. However, if you’re allergic to bee stings you may experience a severe reaction such as poisoning.  Bee poisoning requires immediate medical attention.

All of this is to say that by now you probably know what a bee sting could mean to you or your loved ones.  To prevent or remove bees on your Chicagoland residential or commercial property there is one best place to turn.  That is Chicagoland bee removal expert A Complete Pest Solution.  Give Kurt and his crew a call at (630) 464-1542.   

Bee and Wasp Watch.

They may be enjoyable to watch on a Nat Geo special, but when they invade your space you need to take action!  It is imperative to protect your family from bee and wasp stings.  While this is done it is also vitally important to protect those invaluable pollinators from being killed in the process.  The world still REALLY needs them.

Did you know that annually more Americans are killed by bee and wasp stings than by snakes?  A major difference between bees and wasps as well as hornets is that hornets and yellow jackets as well as other wasps are responsible for very little pollination, but their stings are definitely potentially life-threatening.

For more information about their elimination from your property please visit www.waspsolutions.net.  We are A Complete Pest Solution protecting the populace of Chicagoland against those threatening stings.  We really DO have the solution to your pest control problems.  Please call us whenever we can be of service at (630) 464-1542.

Pest Review.

It’s nice to know who the multi-legged enemy may be this summer whether you have seen any yet or not.  Specific regions like Chicagoland are prone to a specific group of pests.  It is good to be educated as to the types that we might see here throughout the remainder of 2018.  Which ones are we most likely to encounter in the upper-Midwest?

Here are some of the most common –

1.  Ants…billions and billions of them all over the place.

2.  Spiders…a friend of man until they occupy your home.

3.  Bed bugs…they spread quickly and bite humans.

4.  Cockroaches…hiding out in dark places around your house.

There are many more, of course and they must be dealt with…or lived with.  The latter is NOT acceptable!  At the first sign of any unwanted critter you should know exactly what to do.  Call one of Chicagoland’s top exterminators.  That’s A Complete Pest Solution serving the suburbs of America’s second city for decades.  Keep this number handy (630) 464-1542.

Cockroaches Never Die!

That’s not true, it just seems that way.  Cockroaches have been plaguing the world since recorded history.  These resilient creatures have inhabited the earth for more than 300 million years.  Cockroaches have proven survival skills thanks to the help of humans and our habitats.  You may encounter some anywhere at any time.

There are four main cockroaches that can be found in the United States.  The German Cockroach, the Oriental Cockroach, the American Cockroach, and the Brown Banded Cockroach.  As we know all too well they are found in houses, restaurants, apartments, and single family homes.

There is a way to protect your home or business from these dirty, nasty, creatures.  The method must be safe for pets and odor free.  For decades the people of Chicagoland have turned to A Complete Pest Solution for safe and certain cockroach control.  For all of your pest control needs in 2018 contact Kurt at A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.

Staying IN Business is the First Order of Business.

There is no denying that one.  As you form your business model for 2018 you are making sure that your insurance policies are paid in full, etc.  What about pest control?  Maybe that is something you intend to address when it rears its ugly head.  If you own a restaurant, for example, that may be too late!

It is a simple fact.  If a customer sees a bug in your business, it can bring commerce to its knees.  You cannot risk a pest control problem anywhere in Chicagoland just because it is January and you think you are safe for a bit.  You should know that there is a pest control company that is watching over your business twelve months a year.

The answer in Chicagoland for decades continues to be A Complete Pest Solution.  Kurt and his crew have been protecting residences and businesses of all sizes from all types of things that crawl and fly through PREVENTATIVE maintenance.  Call today and make a plan for 2018 at (630) 464-1542.

We hope that you are having a Glorious Holiday Season.

The family and friends of A Complete Pest Solution would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Chicagoland friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  We will be spending this time of year celebrating the blessings of 2017 and looking forward to a prosperous new year.

As 2018 dawns we hope that you will not need our services for a little while, but you know that the time will come when those multi-legged critters will return.  Before that inevitable time, we invite you to enjoy the season and remember that if you are traveling beyond our area to drive cautiously on the ever-changing road conditions of the Midwest.

Kurt and his team at A Complete Pest Solution have been there to help you exterminate and control pests for many years and pledge to be there for you when you need us in 2018.  If and when you need us, please visit acompletepestsolution.com to view the range of our many services.  Once again, Happy Holidays to our Chicagoland friends from our family to yours.

Homeowner Plans for the New Year.

How long have you lived in Chicagoland?  If it has been more than one full year in the same residence then you probably know the routine.  Do you live in a heavily populated area or next to a field?  That question has a great deal of bearing on the topic we would like to discuss.

That topic is pest control!  There are ants, spiders, bees, wasps, termites, cockroaches, and other wood destroying insects that can ruin the look and comfort of your castle.  Have you planned ahead?  There is a good chance that you have a landscaper, but do you have a contract with a pest control company?

When you plan ahead for 2018 the critters will NOT be a factor.  If you wait until they show up (and you know they will) then your environment is upside down until the problem is addressed.  Why not consider a regular visit from A Complete Pest Solution?  We are Chicagoland’s answer to year-around pest control.  Give us a call before the New Year at (630) 464-1542.

7500 Rat Complaints.

If that sounds like a lot of rat problems nationwide it probably would be.  The problem is…that is just the number of rat infestations reported in Chicago ONLY!  EEEEEK indeed.  That number which is from 2016 (we will see what 2017 reports) is the highest number of rat complaints in the second decade of the 21st century.

Several US cities, in fact have had a significant increase in rat complaints.  Just five years ago there were a little more than HALF that many!  I think just about everyone would agree that a rat on your property be it in the suburbs or the city is an unacceptable health risk.  Make no mistake about it…being in the ‘Burbs doesn’t make you exempt from the problem.

This is not a situation that you can tolerate.  Maybe you just lived with mosquitos this summer and maybe there were some bees causing a distraction, but this is much more serious.  It may be time to call Chicagoland rat control expert A Complete Pest Solution.  Have the pros eliminate those vermin once and for all by calling (630) 464-1542.

The Great Rodent Invasion.

Science Fiction movie producers would have loved this one in the 1950’s.  Put on your new 3-D glasses and go to the latest horror film.  Unfortunately, for residents of Chicagoland this scenario is all too real.  In the fall, the field mice leave the friendly confines of their grassy homes and seek shelter in your home or business.

Getting rid of rodents is no easy task.  It needs to be done safely, economically, and completely.  Two mice remaining in your home will become dozens if you try to eliminate them yourself.  Besides, who wants the nasty mess and sound of mouse traps going off in your house especially if you have children?

The answer in the fall of 2017 is the same as it has been for decades.  You rely on Chicagoland mice and rat exterminator A Complete Pest Solution.  Kurt and his team have been eradicating rodents from homes and offices for many years.  Don’t leap up on another chair!  Call A Complete Pest Solution today at (630) 464-1542.

Dangerous Stings from Bees and Wasps.

Maybe we don’t take it as seriously as we should, but bee and wasp stings can be dangerous and even deadly to our family and our pets.  Here is a statistic that may get your attention…more Americans die each year from reactions to bee and wasp stings than from snake bites!  Yet most of us fear snakes so much more.

Perhaps we are fascinated by the bright colors of hornets and yellow jackets.  The truth is, they do little to pollinate the landscape, but their angry or even accidental sting could be life-threatening.  The delicate balance is to remove these creatures while protecting the bee population that IS essential to our future food supply.

That job belongs to A Complete Pest Solution.  For decades now, they have been Chicagoland’s hornet and yellow jacket removal experts.  Please visit their supplemental website www.waspsolutions.net.  After a quick perusal you will see that this is the right solution for your property.  Call A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.

What is a Pavement Ant?

I guess the name is self-explanatory.  The pavement ant was introduced into North America from Europe.  It is a dark brown creature, less than 4 millimeters in length.  Just like other ants there is a pecking order.  They have workers, alates (those with wings), and of course, the queen herself where everyone gravitates.

The drone has one job in its short life (but it’s a fun one!).  It is to mate in the late spring and summer and create lots of new pavement ants.  They find a suitable nesting area and the eggs will hatch.  The thing about these little pests is that they will eat everything in sight…other insects, people food, you name it.

Now that spring is turning into summer watch your sidewalks.  Pavement ants may be starting to assemble.  As they do, you need to get rid of them before they take over the entryway to your property and your home itself.  The answer in Chicagoland is always A Complete Pest Control.  They are Chicago’s pavement ant exterminator.  Call them at (630) 464-1542.

Summer Time…Pest Time!

Warmer weather is on its way.  Picnics, hikes, ballparks, sitting out in the backyard, and…bugs!  I know, it sounded great until that last word.  Like it or not, those nasty critters are as much a part of a Chicagoland summer as The World Champion Cubbies.  That sounded odd didn’t it?

So, now what?  The mosquitos are here and the bees and wasps and hornets are coming.  If you choose to just sit back and wait they WILL come to your property.  Whatever you decide to do…be proactive or reactive it is important to have a solution at the ready.

That solution is A Complete Pest Solution.  They are Chicagoland’s summer pest control professionals.  When the critters congregate they are your first line of defense.  So either call them now or keep their number handy.  You’ll be glad you did.  That phone number is (630) 464-1542.

Protect your Home.

You would do nearly anything to protect your castle.  Maybe you have a security system.  Perhaps you have hired a landscaper or lawn service.  What about pest control?  As spring turns into summer and Chicagoland’s pests emerge in all of their glory it would be comforting to know that you are ahead of the game.

Pest control maintenance for your Chicago area home may be done quarterly.  Right now is the time to hire the best as we close in on the month of May.  It costs less to prevent such pests as cockroaches, ants, spiders, and many other vermin from coming into your home than the expense of removing them once they are there.

Quarterly pest control maintenance is the perfect solution.  And, the perfect choice is A Complete Pest Solution serving the area.  They are Chicagoland’s pest maintenance control experts.  So, don’t wait until summertime pests invade.  Get in front of it now by calling A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.

Where Did the Bugs Go During the Winter?

It is curious isn’t it?  Those pesty critters just disappear when the weather drops below freezing then, by some metamorphosis they poof reappear to “bug us” in the spring, summer, and fall.  It is one of nature’s great magic tricks.  Insects and household pets don’t migrate and they don’t have the wherewithal to buy a fur coat!

Surprisingly, their journey may consist of only inches.  Many live at the bottom of ponds or in the soil just below the frost.  Others even live on the surface in the warm “pockets” between leaves and grass.  Some rely on diapause.  This is actually a semi-frozen state and when warm weather hits they simply thaw out and walk or fly away!

A bug’s journey is quite remarkable, but that doesn’t mean that they are invited into our homes just because spring has nearly sprung.  The World Champion Cubbies begin soon and so will the bugs.  This season fight back by calling Chicagoland’s spring pest control expert A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542. 

What Do You Know About Bed Bugs?

You might think, hey I keep a clean house, wash my sheets regularly, etc.  There is no way I could have bed bugs.  Let me ask you this.  Did you travel over the holidays or early this year?  If you did then somebody else’s bed bugs may have hitched a ride home with you.  It happens all the time.  Now you have these nasty pests as well.

Bed bugs have no wings so they can only travel attached to something…like your suitcase or your clothing.  Sorry about this, but they feed on blood.  If you CAN see one it looks a bit like an apple seed.  A normal adult bed bug is big enough to be seen with the naked eye.  Also, never take something out of the trash and put it in your home!

Be that as it may, households that pride themselves in their cleanliness may become warm winter homes for bed bugs.  Don’t make the mistake of thinking you are immune especially if you have traveled recently.  Call Chicagoland bed bug exterminator A Complete Pest Solution and let Kurt free you of these pests at (630) 464-1542.

Watch the Wood.

I know, it’s the dead of winter and you are not yet concerned about warm weather pest control.  Would you do yourself a favor?  Take a look out at your backyard.  There are trees and shrubs and generally lots of wood.  Wood is like sirloin for some critters.  Eventually you will need to “protect your wood”.

At some point you may very well be battling termites, carpenter ants, and powderpost beetles.  Where do you think those termites are spending the winter?  I guarantee you it is NOT Aruba!  The problem may be closer than you think and a complete home inspection as well as preventative maintenance may not be far off.

In Chicagoland there is a real professional on call who loves to roll up his sleeves and save wood.  His name is Kurt Spurgeon.  Kurt is the owner of A Complete Pest Solution.  When he and his crew eliminate these pests it is safe, environmentally friendly, and guaranteed.  For a complete solution to those wood eaters call A Complete Pest Solution at (630) 464-1542.