Here's why you should hire a professional. From Southwest Missouri to Southeast Missouri Bug Zero is here to protect the ones you love!
 

Information regarding termite swarmers tend to emphasize them with wings (left photo).  However, many times only wings are left behind, alerting homeowners that they've had a swarm (middle photo).  Likewise, if you see what appears to be a chubby ant with no wings, it could be a swarmer that has already dropped its wings (right photo).  In either case, save some samples and call Bug Zero to confirm exactly what pest you are dealing with.

Ants are the #1 reason our phone rings.  Every year, beginning at the earliest hint that winter is losing its grip, we start to receive requests for help with ant control.  Residential Clients on InsectaShield® service, and commercial Clients on a maintenance schedule receive ant prevention from Bug Zero before problems begin.  Starting on February first, our technicians begin making ant prevention applications.  Even though the material used is among the most expensive we carry, we’ve found the results to be worth it.  Clients on any of our maintenance plans who receive this service feature rarely experience any ant activity whatsoever. 

Recent weather conditions triggered emergence of termite swarmers.  

Click the link below to see local news coverage. 

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-swarming-termites-spring-damage-to-homes-bug-zero-20130401,0,5753298.story

This is the time of year when some people question the need for pest control service.  Some seem to reason that all pests are inactive when it is cold out.

Consider the following key points:

• Some pests, such as wasps or boxelder bugs, do become inactive in cold weather.  However, pests such as mice, ants, spiders, roaches, and others remain active in cold weather.  We have seen ants foraging on snow.
• Bug Zero’s preventative maintenance programs are designed to stay a step ahead of pests.  We anticipate pest activity and take steps to protect your property before the pests develop.
• By definition, preventive maintenance means that we must take action while there is no known pest activity.  Those who wait until a problem surfaces must endure the inconvenience or embarrassment of live pests followed by dying pests.
• Clients who schedule service only to correct problems must be charged a higher rate.
• Snow acts as insulation for pests over-wintering beneath it.   They are not aware of the extreme cold we have.
• Whatever cold snaps we experience are typically short lived.  Nearly every month of the year has a few days when temperatures reach at least 50 degrees.  The material applied today will remain effective to intercept pests that become active on warmer days.
• Bug Zero’s Physical Inspection is possibly the most valuable service we offer all year.  It is included at no additional fee for Residential clients during winter service.   If our inspection reveals one moisture problem, one disconnected duct, etc, you save more money than you invested for an entire year.
• Immediately following our Physical Inspection cycle, we begin ant prevention.  Clients on a maintenance schedule rarely see ants.  Customers who wait until they have ants to call often experience delayed results and the need for repeat applications.
• Clients on a recurring maintenance program get priority response times during our busiest seasons.
• Spring is not far off.
• Mom was right.  An ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.