

Pest Identification Guide




Ant Exterminator Milwaukee:
Ants can become a nuisance real quick. With fast-growing farms, these pests can get infest your home in many ways. While there are simple ways to prevent these bugs from getting in, it is not inevitable. If you spot an ant infestation within your home, contact an exterminator immediately. At Ehlers Pest Control, we don’t just get rid of ants, we keep them from coming back. Contact us today for a free quote.
What Does an Ant Exterminator Do?
Here at Ehlers Pest Control, we ensure that your ant problem will be solved for good, while keeping your family and pets safe, with our environmentally-friendly methods. We work both in homes and commercial buildings to ensure your personal and work life is bug-free. We identify the pests infesting your space, discover the source, and administer our removal procedures to get rid of those unwanted guests.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Store firewood 15 feet or more away from the home
- Avoid placing mulch against the foundation of your home
- Keep your shrubs trimmed and clean
- Keep your home & yard free of damp wood
- Cut tree branches back, away from your home
- Keep your countertops free of spills & crumbs


How to Prevent an Infestation
- Plug any holes within your home
- Plant a garden that they can focus on beside your house
- Use citronella and citrus oil to ward off more ladybugs


Bed Bug Exterminator Wisconsin:
Bed bugs will infest your mattress faster than you can fall asleep. If you do identify bed bugs, do not try to home remedy them away. Contact Ehlers Pest Management immediately and take precautions to not spread the infestation. Precautions may include wrapping the infested furniture, washing any clothes that possibly touched the bugs on the hottest setting and more. If you have discovered a bed bug infestation, call us today to schedule an inspection.
How Does an Exterminator Help?
At Ehlers Pest Management, we offer a custom solution for all bed bug infestations. Contact us today for a free quote and to set up an appointment.
How to Help Prevent an Infestation
- Avoid visiting places and sitting or resting on furniture where bed bugs have recently been found.
- Avoid picking up furniture and other second-hand products from the street or thrift stores
- Launder all clothes & vacuum suitcases after traveling
When in a hotel:
- Keep clothes in your suitcase and use the suitcase stands instead of placing clothing in dresser drawers.
- Keep the suitcase sipped shut when not in use.
- Avoid leaving clothing laying on floors or on bed and furniture; hang in closets, or put back in suitcase.
- Look for small dark spotting on bed sheets and bed frame. This could be fecal matter or blood from past & current bed bugs present.


How to Prevent an Infestation
Boxelders can cause a smelly situation within your home or yard. To prevent a huge spread of them:
- Call a professional to spray any cracks within your home


How to Prevent an Infestation
- Get rid of centipede food source (other insects and spiders)
- Remove moisture from your home
- Remove clutter that may provide them with shelter
- Seal entryways



What Threats Cockroaches Pose:
Cockroaches can be a danger to you, your family, and your pets. Any type of cockroach carries with them bacteria, parasitic worms, and other human pathogens that can cause issues such as allergic reactions, asthma intensity, and other health issues.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Keep your kitchen clean
- Vacuum frequently
- Avoid allowing moisture to build up in any part of your home


How To Detect Crickets:
It is easy to detect crickets within your house because you will either hear chirping sounds, see the crickets, or will most likely notice chewed fabrics, paper, and moldings. If you think you have a cricket infestation, call Ehlers Pest Management today.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Seal windows & dry dog food properly


Flea Exterminator Milwaukee:
Ehlers Pest Management is an effective flea exterminator near Milwaukee and Racine.
What To Do If Bit:
If you get bit by a flea, wash the affected area with antiseptic soap, apply hydrocortisone cream or take medication to reduce inflammation, and apply an ice pack for the itching. If bit, call us immediately for a free quote and inspection appointment.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Vacuum often
- Groom pets regularly & use flea treatments



Fly Infestations Signs:
You may be able to tell if you have a fly infestation before the swarms roll in. If you discover egg clusters within your kitchen or bathroom or other areas in your home, along with white larvae or maggots, those are surefire signs of a fly infestation.
Threats That Flies Carry:
Flies can carry diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, and cholera. They can contaminate food with fecal matter and these diseases. While seeing one or two flies doesn’t pose a big threat with this, flies that breed into hundreds quickly do.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Keep all meat properly sealed
- Ensure no rodents have died within your attic or walls




How to Prevent an Infestation
These little pantry critters can ruin your clothing and burrow in your stored food. To prevent the spread:
- Store pantry items in airtight containers
- Inspect grocery items
- Regularly clean through your pantry & throw out expired foods
- Store bay leaves in your pantry containers



Detecting Rodent Infestations:
Most rodents will leave a trail of their actions. Be on the lookout for small animal droppings, chewed wires, and eaten wood and plastic within your home.
Rodent Exterminator Wisconsin:
Ehlers Pest Management is a call away from ridding you of your rodent issues. If you have a rodent infestation, we’ve got you covered with our fast and affordable inspections and exterminations.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Seal cracks & entryways
- Keep firewood away from your home & trim trees back
- Store pet food securely and properly
- Keep building clean
- Remove nesting materials such as newspaper & cardboard
- Seal garage & patio doors
- Store garbage in a safe place
- Repair loose siding & shingles
- Seal entrances under the porch at least 6 inches under the ground





How to Prevent Spider Infestations:
- Get the perimeter of your house sprayed by a professional
- Vacuum any eggs, webs, or spiders you see
- Seal windows & cracks
- Remove any outdoor harborages



How to Prevent Stinging Insect Infestations
- Carefully inspect potential nesting areas
- Remove all materials bees could use to make a nest
- Keep cracks in your house, garages, and sheds sealed
- Lay cucumber peels around your yard, warding off potential wasps
- Avoid sweet perfumes


Termites In Your Wisconsin Home:
Termites can put quite the damper on your new home. If you see any wood dropping or sawdust-like piles within your home, call an exterminator immediately. Termites can be dangerous to you and your family. They can cause medical issues such as allergies, asthma, cough, migraines, fungal infections, and pink eye. Call Ehlers Pest Management to rid your home of termites immediately.
How to Prevent an Infestation
- Use gutters & downspouts to properly remove rainwater from the perimeter of your home
- Avoid wood & soil touching near your home


How to Prevent Vole Infestations
Tips to prevent vole infestations in your yard:
- Keep grass trimmed
- Avoid using too much mulch in your yard, where they can burrow