STL Pest Control

Termites can cause serious damage long before homeowners notice a problem.

STL Pest Control provides professional termite inspections and treatment options designed to protect St. Louis homes from the ground up.

Our termite services may include:

• Thorough inspections for activity and damage
• Liquid termite treatments around the foundation
• Termite baiting and monitoring systems
• Recommendations based on your home and the level of activity

Do not wait for visible damage or a termite swarm. Early detection can make a major difference.

Since 1989, STL Pest Control has helped local homeowners protect their homes with dependable service and straightforward solutions.

Call 314-833-6222 or contact us today to schedule a termite inspection.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

Seeing a giant wasp flying low over your lawn?

Before you panic, it may be a cicada killer.

Cicada killers are large wasps commonly noticed during the summer around sunny lawns, sidewalks, patios and landscaping. Females dig burrows in the soil where they bring cicadas to provide food for their young.

Although their size can be intimidating, cicada killers are solitary wasps and are generally not aggressive toward people. However, their digging can create noticeable soil mounds, and several burrows near a walkway, play area or entrance can become a concern.

Watch for:

• Large black and yellow wasps flying close to the ground
• Small burrow openings in dry or sandy soil
• Loose piles of soil around lawns or landscaping
• Wasps carrying cicadas back to their nests

Not every large wasp is a yellowjacket. Proper identification is important before deciding what to do.

Concerned about stinging insects around your St. Louis property? Call STL Pest Control or contact us today.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

You Found a Tick. Now What?

Finding a tick attached to you, your child or your pet can be unsettling, but removing it correctly is important.

Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist, jerk, crush or burn it. After removal, clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.

Avoid covering the tick with petroleum jelly, nail polish or essential oils. These methods may delay removal.

Afterward:

• Write down the date of the bite
• Take a clear photo of the tick
• Watch the area for a developing rash
• Pay attention to fever, headache, fatigue or muscle aches
• Contact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop

Lone Star tick bites have been associated with illnesses such as ehrlichiosis, STARI and alpha-gal syndrome.

Finding ticks around your lawn, wooded edges or outdoor living areas? STL Pest Control can help reduce tick activity where your family and pets spend time.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

⭐ That white dot may be a warning sign.

The Lone Star tick is one of the most common ticks found around St. Louis. Adult females are easy to recognize by the single white spot on their back, but younger ticks can be much smaller and harder to see.

They are often found in:

• Tall grass and weeds
• Wooded areas and walking trails
• Leaf litter and brush
• Shaded edges of lawns
• Areas frequently visited by deer and other wildlife

Lone Star ticks are aggressive and may bite people and pets. They have also been associated with illnesses such as ehrlichiosis and alpha-gal syndrome, which can cause an allergy to red meat and other mammal products.

After spending time outdoors, check yourself, your children and your pets carefully. Pay close attention around the waist, behind the knees, under the arms, along the hairline and around the ears.

Finding ticks around your property? STL Pest Control can help reduce tick activity in the areas where your family and pets spend time.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

⭐ Another 5-Star Review for STL Pest Control! ⭐

We’re grateful to Dr. Virginia Walker for sharing her experience with our team.

She appreciated the professionalism, clear information, and upfront explanation our technician provided while helping with a pesky mole problem.

At STL Pest Control, we believe homeowners should understand what’s happening on their property, what we recommend, and what the service will cost—without pressure or scare tactics.

Thank you for trusting us and recommending STL Pest Control to others!

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

Seeing Tiny Bugs Around Your Shower or Drain? They May Be Springtails.

Springtails are tiny moisture-loving pests commonly found around bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms, windowsills, and floor drains.

They do not bite or damage your home, but their presence often points to excess moisture nearby.

To help reduce springtail activity:

• Dry wet surfaces after showers
• Repair leaking pipes or fixtures
• Improve ventilation in damp rooms
• Check for moisture around drains, windows, and baseboards

When springtails keep returning, the moisture source and entry points need to be addressed.

Since 1989, STL Pest Control has helped St. Louis homeowners identify pest problems and find practical solutions.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

Big wasps and hornets can look intimidating, but not every large stinging insect around your St. Louis home behaves the same way.

Common species in our area include:

• Cicada killer wasps
• European hornets
• Bald-faced hornets
• Paper wasps
• Yellowjackets

Cicada killers are often the largest, sometimes reaching nearly two inches long. They usually dig into sunny lawns and are generally less aggressive than they look.

Bald-faced hornets and yellowjackets are a different concern. They can become highly defensive when their nest is disturbed, especially during late summer when colonies are at their largest.

Watch for nests:

• Under porch ceilings and rooflines
• Inside wall voids or attics
• Hanging from trees and shrubs
• Underground near lawns and landscaping
• Around sheds, decks and outdoor equipment

Avoid spraying or knocking down an active nest yourself. A disturbed colony can quickly become a safety risk.

STL Pest Control has been helping St. Louis homeowners handle stinging insects safely since 1989.

For an estimate, call 314-833-6222 or contact us today.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

St. Louis recently landed at #18 on the national top 20 list for bed bugs. While that might sound alarming to local homeowners and property managers, it’s important to cut through the panic with the facts. At STL Pest Control, we’ve seen these pests in everything from historic brick bungalows to modern office buildings since 1989.

Here is the truth behind common bed bug myths:

Myth: Bed bugs only live in "dirty" homes.
Fact: Bed bugs don't care about cleanliness. They are hitchhikers that travel on luggage, clothing, and used furniture. They only need a host to survive.

Myth: You can’t see them with the naked eye.
Fact: While they are experts at hiding in mattress seams and headboards, adult bed bugs are visible and look similar to a flat, reddish-brown apple seed.

Myth: They only stay in hotels.
Fact: While hotels are common transit points, they can easily follow you home.

Expert Tip: When traveling, do a 5-minute "sweep." Pull back the sheets and check the mattress seams for tiny rust-colored spots before you unpack.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

For an estimate, call 314-833-6222 or contact us today.

Have you noticed small piles of sawdust near your baseboards or windowsills?

In St. Louis, especially in our historic brick bungalows, these "frass" piles are a major red flag. Unlike termites that eat wood, carpenter ants excavate it to build nests. If you listen closely at night, you might even hear a faint rustling sound inside your walls: a sure sign that a colony has moved in.

Ignoring these signs or attempting DIY sprays often only kills the ants you see on the surface, while the main colony continues to tunnel behind your walls. Our latest blog post breaks down what local homeowners need to know, from identifying winged swarmers to the key differences between carpenter ants and termites. Understanding their behavior is the first step in protecting your property.

Read the full guide on our website: https://stlpestcontrol.com/carpenter-ants-st-louis-guide

Protect your home and your investment with professional, local expertise.

For an estimate, call 314-833-6222 or contact us today.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

Seeing large black ants around your windows, deck, or inside your St. Louis home?

They may be carpenter ants. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood. They tunnel through damp or damaged wood to build their nests, which can weaken parts of a home over time.

Common warning signs include:

• Large ants indoors, especially at night
• Small piles of sawdust-like material
• Rustling sounds inside walls
• Ant activity near windows, rooflines, decks, or moisture-damaged wood

Simply spraying the ants you see may not eliminate the colony. The key is locating the nest, correcting moisture problems, and treating the source.

STL Pest Control has helped St. Louis homeowners solve carpenter ant problems since 1989.

Professional service. Local experience. Straightforward help when you need it.

Contact us today for an inspection.