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Pest Library

Safe. Effective. Local Pest Control Solutions.

At Home Guard IPM, we believe informed homeowners are empowered homeowners. That’s why we’ve created this Pest Library—a quick-reference guide to the most common pests found in Centerburg, Mount Vernon, Sunbury, Johnstown, Marengo, and surrounding areas.

 

From fleas and ants to mice and wasps, each profile explains what the pest is, why it may be a problem, and how our targeted treatments help you take back control. Click on any pest below to learn more and see how we handle it.

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Ants

Ants often invade kitchens, pantries, and entryways in search of food and water.

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Mice

Mice sneak into homes through tiny cracks, looking for warmth and food.

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Cockroaches

Cockroaches thrive in warm, dark, and damp environments like kitchens and basements.

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Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes breed in standing water and bite at dawn and dusk.

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Ticks

Ticks hide in tall grass and wooded areas and can spread Lyme disease.

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Spiders

Spiders often build webs in basements, garages, and corners of quiet rooms.

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Rats

Rats are larger than mice and often nest in crawl spaces or garages.

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Wasps

Wasps are aggressive stingers and often nest under eaves and decks.

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Fleas

Fleas often enter homes on pets and quickly infest carpets and furniture.

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