Introducing Clark’s Pest Defense Card – Your Ultimate Pest Prevention Companion!

Discover the convenience of Clark’s Pest Defense Card, now available for free online! This versatile card provides a wealth of features to empower you in the battle against pests:

• Insights into Clark’s Anticimex SMART Pest Monitoring System
• Keychain hangers highlighting common ticks in Clark’s service area
• Measuring tool displaying the smallest gaps rodents need to access structures
• Visuals and descriptions to differentiate flying ants from flying termites

Simply fill out the form, and you'll receive your FREE comprehensive pest defense card. Armed with knowledge about pests and engaging in year-long pest control with Clark’s can effectively prevent home infestations.

Understanding the Threat of Rodents in Your Home

Recognizing the presence of rodents in your home is crucial. Once inside, these creatures can wreak havoc by damaging insulation, chewing wires, and even posing fire risks. Attic insulation, a favorite nesting material for rodents, can impact your home’s heating and cooling efficiency. Damaged wiring is a significant hazard, potentially leading to house fires.

Attics often store valuable items such as heirlooms, decorations, and clothing. Rodents can cause substantial damage to these irreplaceable or costly belongings, often going unnoticed until it’s too late.

Tips to Keep Mice and Rats Out of Your Home:

• Remove items providing hiding spots for mice.
• Trim plants and trees that touch or hang over the structure.
• Inspect and replace damaged entry door bottoms.
• Check utility penetrations through exterior walls and seal openings.
• Examine window and vent screens for holes and gaps.
• Seal gaps in siding, especially at corners.
• Seal any openings larger than a dime around the home.

Ticks in the Carolinas

North and South Carolina host four common tick species: American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, black-legged (deer) ticks, and lone star ticks. Spring and summer pose the highest risk of tick bites, with infestations on the rise.

1. American Dog Tick:
   • Description: Typically reddish-brown with gray and silver markings.
   • Diseases: Tularemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
2. Brown Dog Tick:
   • Description: Reddish-brown, changing to blue-gray when fully fed.
   • Diseases: Known for transmitting Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
3. Black-legged (Deer) Tick:
   • Description: Identified by black legs, pale body color, and tear-drop shape.
   • Diseases: Carries Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and Powassan disease.
4. Lone Star Tick:
   • Description: Named for the single white spot on adult females’ backs.
   • Diseases: Linked to diseases like Ehrlichiosis, Tularemia, STARI, and alpha-gal allergy.

DIY vs. Professional Pest Control

While DIY pest control may seem tempting, it can pose hazards. Unprepared attempts might cause physical harm, property damage, or even fires. Trust the trained professionals at Clark’s with years of experience in the field.

How Clark’s Can Help

Clark’s offers solutions for various pest issues in Carolina homes, including Anticimex SMART technology – an intelligent and eco-friendly pest monitoring system. If activity is detected, SMART communicates with Clark’s offices for swift action by our Pest Service Professionals.

Benefits include:

• 24/7 home monitoring with SMART technology.
• Pest removal and setup by service professionals.
• Environmentally safe solutions.

Empower yourself with Clark’s Pest Defense Card and take proactive steps towards a pest-free home!