New Orleans Pest Control Services

Yes. LSU AgCenter says the Formosan termite was established in New Orleans by 1966, and Orleans Parish is among the parishes in the state's 2005 quarantine. It builds nests above and below ground and is the most destructive insect in Louisiana. A swarm points to a nearby colony, possibly next door, so get the building inspected rather than only killing swarmers.

Mostly May and June, with early flights from late April and late ones into July, and a big peak around Mother's Day, according to LSU AgCenter. Formosan swarmers take off at dusk when the evening is warm, humid and calm, and they head for lights, so switch off outdoor lights then. Many winged termites inside the house suggest an active infestation.

Probably American cockroaches, which LSU AgCenter says mostly live in the sewer drainage system and come up at night. They can pass through a 3 millimeter gap, and older homes with worn seals are most exposed. Caulk gaps, clean drains and gutters, and keep woodpiles and thick mulch away from the walls.

Remove or drain anything that holds water, such as tires, buckets and plant saucers, and clear clutter and trash, as the city's Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board advises. The board uses larvicide only where water cannot be removed. Call 311 to report a mosquito problem, and use an EPA-registered repellent outdoors.

Remove food and water. The city says to keep trash cans tightly covered, store pet food and bird seed indoors, skip food scraps in compost and clean grease from grills and feeders. Seal holes in foundations and under steps and porches. Cats cannot control rats, and outdoor feeding can attract more of them.

Plans start at $57. The building and whatever turns up decide the final price, so the free estimate happens first. Phone (512) 561-7451 or file the online request, and tell us what you notice or that you are not sure.

Yes. We inspect wood, foundations, piers and gaps around pipes for termites and other pests, which matters in a city where LSU AgCenter calls Formosan termites the most destructive insect in the state. Agents, buyers and sellers can book the visit through the website.

Yes. Restaurants, hotels, offices and shops can join a plan, and we pay attention to kitchens, courtyards, dumpsters and loading areas where roaches, rats and mosquitoes gather. The materials we choose are eco-friendly, and the estimate costs nothing.