McVay Affordable Pest Control

11/01/2024

We had fun with some of our technicians in a Halloween golf tournament!
I may or may not have let them win! 😂

10/17/2023

If the spider webs on your porch are not part of your Halloween decorations, we can help!
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Call us at 417-624-7374

05/18/2023

Ant season is here! Call us today at 417-624-7374!

11/08/2022

Let us put your pests to rest

08/26/2022

We want to wish everyone a wonderful back to school!

05/03/2022

It is Ant season! Do you have unwanted ants?
Call our office at 417-624-7374 to schedule an appointment. We would love to earn your business!

07/17/2019

Centipedes and millipedes in your home are usually a good indicator for an underlying moisture problem. Due to the excess rain recently we are frequently seeing them in higher populations throughout the area.

Millipedes do not bite.

Centipedes can bite when provoked, but it is very rare. They would rather run from a dangerous situation than fight.

Does the thought of thousands of little legs scurrying around in the night give you anxiety, or strike fear into the hearts of those in your home?

You should give your "Bug Man" a call.

06/24/2019

While many termite tubes stick out like a sore thumb, others can blend in pretty well. If there's is any doubt at all that you have unwanted inhabitants in your home, please call your preferred pest control company for an inspection.

06/11/2019

TERMITES
Let's talk about one of the most destructive pests you can ever have the misfortune of encountering.
Termites are on the hook for an estimated 5 Billion dollars of discovered damage annually. They're small, easy to miss, and usually operate quietly behind the scenes. Specifically, we want to talk about the Subterranean termite, as it is what you have the chance of encountering in our area.
The subterranean termite is small, measuring only a few millimeters in length. it is commonly distinguished from the flying ant by the presence of a second set of wings, alongside the difference in length, a flying ant's wings are roughly the same size as their body, while a termite has wings spanning about twice their body length. Both species can produce a swarm.
Termites live in large colonies below ground. When members of the colony travel above ground, they produce shelter tubes to shield them from the outside world. These "mud tubes" are an easily distinguishable way to recognize of you have a previous or current issue that needs to be addressed.
The homeowner can utilize a few methods to aid in the prevention of subterranean termites:
Keep the soil around your foundation dry. This means diverting water from the side of the home with the appropriate drainage options available in your area.
Make sure wooden surfaces never come into contact with the soil around your home. build decks on concrete supports, make sure wooden siding or floor supports do not directly come into contact with the soil.
Remove dead wood from the yard.
Never stack firewood against the home.
Elimination of possible foundation moisture issues, along with the reduction of edible organic matter within the vicinity of the home are of the highest priority when trying to prevent the occurrence of a termite infestation.
There are multiple ways to treat an active infestation, including fumigation (Drywood termites), liquid application, and AI bait placement stations.
If you believe you have a current termite infestation, please contact your pest control company of choice to schedule an inspection, and go over treatment and preventative options.
Thanks for reading!

03/08/2019

Its official, ant season is here! In an attempt to keep your home or business safe from an oncoming invasion of the million member militia currently hiding in your yard, we have a few quick tips for the season.

Decaying vegetation such as rotting wood and leaves against the side of a home are an extremely appetizing meal to most species of ants local to the area. Bagging up and removing the vegetation can significantly help with control of an ongoing issue, or help prevent a future incident.

A deep cleaning of the kitchen (wiping down counters, sweeping behind large objects, mopping, emptying trash bins) will help by removing possible food sources that would attract them.

Cutting back limbs outside that may be touching the siding or roof could eliminate a possibly unseen entry point.

As always, if a significant ant issue arises, or in the event you have taken these steps and still have an issue, we recommend you call a professional.

Thank you for reading!

Have a great weekend!

06/28/2018