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Ants

Cockroaches

If you see one there are always more. Did you know that only 1-10% of ants leave the colony? Ants are considered a “social insect,” that live in a colony. Ants need each other because they can’t survive by themselves. The worker ants are the ants that leave the nest and some have stingers and may sting-the venom can sometimes cause allergic reactions or sometimes cause anaphylactic shock...more

Cockroaches

If you see one just pretend you didn't see it, call us and we will make sure you never see them again. Don't worry, it will be our little secret. There are around eight different types of cockroaches that reside in GA. Also, roaches live in groups called aggregations and can be anywhere from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch long. They can also live anywhere from 6 months to 2 ½ years. Female roaches usually stay close to the 10-50 eggs they lay depending on the species while male roaches leave their hideout every night looking for food and water...more

Spiders

Cockroaches

Spiders

Unfortunately for us spiders can live anywhere from 1-20 years depending on the species and they may bite us(humans) in self-defense or if they are bothered/threatened. The serious spiders to look out for are black widows and brown recluses. Both are considered dangerous to humans and please take extreme caution if you see one. Even though spiders are generally beneficial because they feed on other insects they tend to be a little scary looking and awful if they crawl on you so we will take care of the other pests and spiders that way you don’t need to keep your pet spiders around...more

Earwigs

Silverfish

Spiders

Earwigs often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and are active at night. They feed on a wide variety of insects and plants. They do damage to flowers and various other crops. They are one of the smaller insect orders...more

Silverfish

Silverfish are usually gray to brown wingless insects and are on average ½ inch long. They get the name silver in their name due to the ‘silvery’ scales they develop as adults. Silverfish are nocturnal and require high humidity to survive. They will eat anything that contains starch from book bindings to sugar, they can also live for an entire year without eating...more

Bees/Wasps

Silverfish

Flying insects like Bees/Wasps can be nice to look at behind glass but when a bee or wasp flies in your face outside we can all relate to the mini-freakout. Bees are essential to our environment because they are pollinators. Pollinators by definition move pollen from one plant to another to causing fertilization. Only fertilized plants can create fruit and seeds.

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Beetles

Millipedes

Beetles front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases which distinguishes them from most other insects. Beetles typically have a particularly hard exoskeleton. Some species are serious agricultural pests. They are found in almost every habitat except the sea or other polar regions...more

Millipedes

Did you know "millipede" comes from a latin word meaning a 1000 feet? Millipedes are a common pest that can ruin plants and your afternoon. They are pretty much harmless to humans but can be and are an unwanted nuisance...more

Rodents

Millipedes

Rodents

Rodents live near areas inhabited by humans and depend on food intended for humans and animals. Rodents are serious public health pests that can transmit diseases like typhoid and Hantavirus as well as carry organisms like bacteria and virus responsible for food poisoning through their urine, feces and hair. They generally live for about a year and that is a year too long in our opinion plus a single rat can eat about 20 to 40 pounds of food per year so let us save you a little money on your grocery budget and take care of those rodents for you...more

Ants

In Georgia there are about 100 species of ants. That is a lot of ants and with all the different types of ants it is important to understand the ant. Ants can be placed into four types of castes in a colony: workers (also called foragers they leave the nest and find food, they also consist of 1-10% of colony) , brood (egg, larvae, pupae), males (die shortly after mating), and females (sterile females stay in the nest to tend to the young). Ants are a food sharing group also called a "social stomach." Worker ants can't swallow solid food so they bring the food back and feed it to the larvae. The larvae then process the food and regurgitate that solid food to feed the workers and queen. Gross right?!

Ants species are divided into two groups; one group has only one queen and the other has multiple queens. Single ruling queens can live for 10 years or longer, whereas in multiple queen colonies the queens only lives for about a year.

Single-queen species consists of Carpenter ants, some fire ants and acrobat ants.

Carpenter ants, there are two common types in Georgia which are the black carpenter ant (pictured to the left) which are most common inland in central and northern Georgia and the florida carpenter ant are most common in southern and southeastern Georgia. They get the name carpenter ant because they like to nest in wood and are often mistaken for termites. They use their sharp mandibles to make paths through the wood for their colony.
Fire Ants, can be black or red and they usually create mounds outside but they can also create nest indoors as well. Fire ants get their name from their nasty bite. It's bad! So if you see a mound of ants and you have a desire to engage the ants, do not. Fire ants are not a domestic ant or they are not from the United States, they are actually from Brazil. Basically they sneaked on some ships in the early 1900's and now we have them. Bummer right?
Acrobat Ants, get their name from the way they hold their thorax(or the big part that looks like their bum) up above their head.

Multiple-queen colonies consist of Argentine ants, odorous house ants, and pharaoh ants.

The German cockroach aka el diablo

How do you identify a German roach? You can identify a German roach (pictured above) by its lighter golden color and with the two black stripes behind its head. Adults are about a 1/2 inch long. Younger German roaches are almost black but you can still identify them with the two black stripes on the back of their head.

Why are German roaches a problem? Unfortunately, these roaches are some of the worst to see because of their multiplying ability and speed. German roaches lay around 40 eggs at a time and they generally hatch around the 2 month period. Also, female roaches will carry their egg capsules with them until 1 to 2 days before you go from 1 roach to 40 more roaches. You can go from a small problem to a large infestation very quickly if untreated, especially when German roaches live from 12-18 months. Also, German roaches can carry different types of bacteria which can cause food poisoning, asthma attacks, and rashes. Basically, they are unsanitary creatures that crawl over everything and spread lots of germs. Don't worry, we agree they are nasty!

Where do you find German roaches? They are generally found in kitchens but they can also hide in furniture and appliances which is terrible if you buy furniture or appliances from a warehouse or from someone else. It is important to do a thorough inspection when possible to ensure that no roaches are included in your purchase.

How to identify German roach droppings? You can identify their droppings as a small black dot like a single black dot from a pen on a piece of paper. German roach droppings will most likely be found in drawers, kitchen cabinets and on top of doors.

What does a German roach treatment look like with Attila Pest Control? After an inspection of the property Attila Pest Control will spray your home with the necessary products to ensure results. We setup up a monthly visit schedule until the German roaches are gone and we mean gone! Every situation and every home is different, but we generally charge between $350.00-$650.00 depending on the severity of the German roaches, for a residential treatment. You pay this amount upfront and we come out monthly until the German roaches are completely gone. Our method for eliminating German roaches is tried and true, so you can rest easy knowing that once we start the treatment we will be with you until they are completely gone.

How to prevent German roaches? Do your best to keep food off the floor (especially in the kitchen), clean regularly, don't put bags full of trash in your garage, and inspect purchases like furniture for German roaches before bringing them into your living space.

Other CockRoaches in Georgia

American Cockroach

Identification: The American cockroach is generally 1 1/2 inches long and will have two light spots on the back of its head. They also have wings but are not good at powered flight so they result in gliding.

Lifespan: American cockroaches will go from an egg to an adult in 4-15 months and can life for 12-18 months.

Habitat: They live in moist dark areas like sewers, storm drains and plumbing chases.

Smokybrown Cockroach

Identification: They get the name "Smokybrown," from their dark brown color. Smokybrown cockroaches are generally 1 1/4 inches long and have wings. Unlike the American Cockroach, they are excellent fliers.

Lifespan: Smokybrown Cockroaches will go from an egg to an adult in about 4-13 months and adults generally live for about 12 months.

Habitat: Smokybrown Cockroaches generally live outdoors in trees but move into homes during spring and fall months.

Brownbanded Cockroach

Identification: Brownbanded Cockroaches get their name from the two lighter bands by the base of their wings and the top of their abdomen and their light brown color. They are generally 1/2 an inch long.

Lifespan: Brownbanded Cockroaches will go from an egg to an adult in 3-4 months and adults generally live for 12 months.

Habitat: They prefer dryer conditions, which makes homes the most suitable. They will also eat anything from trash to nylon. They are not very common in Georgia.

Oriental Cockroach

Identification: Oriental Cockroaches are generally 1 inch long and are a consistent dark brown/black color.

Lifespan: Oriental Cockroaches go from an egg to an adult in 6-12 months. Adults Oriental Cockroaches can live from 12 to 16 months.

Habitat: Oriental Cockroaches are also known as "water bugs" or "black bettles." They like to live around water so storm drains, retaining walls, crawlspaces or basements are common areas to find them.

Common spiders in georgia

Brown Recluse

Identification: a light to dark brown color hence the name "Brown Recluse".

Habitat: Brown recluses are normally found outside in wood piles, piles of debris or bushes. They can also be found under couches, closets, crawl spaces, attics, baseboards, cabinets, and shoe bins inside of homes.

Danger Factor: Very Dangerous! A brown recluse will usually only bite a human if it feels threatened. A bite from a brown recluse is very painful and it will leave an open wound. If you are bitten by a brown recluse it is important to see a medical professional right away.

Black Widow

Identification: Black widows are identifiable because of the signature red hourglass that they have on their bellies. So if you see a black spider please don't pick it up to look!

Habitat: Black widows generally live in piles of debris or overgrown bushes but they can also be found in shoes, boxes, closets, attics, crawl spaces, and eaves.

Danger Factor: Very Dangerous! Black widows are extremely dangerous. Especially females, if they are protecting their eggs they can be aggressive. If you are bitten be sure to get to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Black and Yellow Spider

Identification: the name kind of gives it away but the spider is black and yellow, with a little red on the belly.

Habitat: Black and Yellow spiders love to build huge webs to catch prey so you can find them anywhere outside. Homes that are backed up to trees or big bushes will usually see Black and Yellow spiders between the end of July to the middle of October.

Danger Factor: None. A bite from a Black and Yellow spider may cause a bump and rash but nothing serious.

Orb Weaver

Identification: Orb Weavers get their name from the type of web they build that looks like a circle, hence the name "Orb Weaver". They also have a bigger thorax than most spiders.

Habitat: Orb Weavers generally build nest higher off the ground in trees or around gutters.

Danger Factor: None.

Wolf Spider

Identification: Wolf Spiders get the name wolf from the hair follicles that cover their body. They can be mistaken for brown recluses but Wolf Spiders are generally darker and hairier.

Habitat: they can be found anywhere outside from wood piles to piles of mulch. They can find their way inside homes and take refuge in cabinets, your garage, closet, crawl space, and shoe bins.

Danger Factor: None, but if they did bite you it wouldn't feel good.