327 Lake Village Drive Madison, MS 39110

(601) 573-8404

Call us now

Mon - Sat: 24hrs / day

Closed Sunday

FAQ Shelf with Leather Sofa and Cozy Interior. 3d Render

July 11th Pest Control and Extermination FAQs: Synergy Jackson Pest Control

Scabies Rash and Scabies Bites: A Medical or Pest Control Issue?

Scabies are tiny mites, not visible to the human eye, that burrow under the skin causing extreme itching and uncomfortable rashes.  Scabies pass easily between humans either through direct skin-to-skin contact or by shared bedding, furniture and clothing.

Treatment of scabies usually involves a topical treatment such as aloe vera, capsaicin creams, and non-steroidals.  To prevent a recurrence of scabies it is essential to wash all bedding and clothing completely.  Scabies is considered to be a medical condition not solved by pest control measures.

What To Do About Chiggers and Chigger Bites?

Chiggers are tiny mites that are also known as red bugs in Mississippi.  Even with their bright colors, their minuscule size of 1/150 inch makes them difficult to see.  Chiggers are found in areas that are moist with dense shrubs and thickets.  Chiggers do not suck blood but feed on skin cells of humans and animals.

Chigger bites show up as reddish welts that include intense itching.  Chigger bites should be cleaned thoroughly.  After that hydrocortisone lotion can help with the itching.  To get rid of chiggers around your home, treat the entire area including lawn and landscape with insecticides.  Insecticides applied with a mistblower as well as granular insecticides are an excellent one-two punch to get rid of chiggers.

Best Rat Exterminator In Mississippi?

Rodents, including rats and mice, are very common household pests in Mississippi.  Rats carry and can transmit to humans a number of serious diseases.  Find the best rat exterminator in Mississippi is important to make sure rats are completely eliminated from your home.

Rat exterminators often use a variety of methods in combination to get rid of rats.  These can include rat traps, rat glue boards and rat poisons.  Rat poisons should only be used by pest professional and must always be placed in locked child-proof containers to prevent accidental poisonings.  

Best Bed Bug Treatments and Bed Bug Treatment Costs?

Waking up with bed bug bites can be terrifying.  Getting rid of bed bugs quickly is essential, as bed bugs can quickly reproduce.  A small bed bug infestation can quickly grow out of control.  Bed bug treatments include heat treatments, bed bug traps, insecticides, and insect growth regulators.  

To insure a successful bed bug treatment, preparation is the key.  Your bed bug extermination company should provide you with a list of steps to prepare for your bed bug treatment.  Bed bug treatments can range from hundreds up to thousands of dollars.  Often follow up bed bug treatments are needed to get rid of bed bugs permanently.

What Are Hornets and How To Get Rid Of Hornets?

Hornets are a type of wasp that are similar in appearance to yellow jackets but larger.  Hornets can grow up to 2 inches in size.  Hornet are both aggressive and dangerous with stings that can cause serious allergic reactions in humans.  

To get rid of hornets, first identify and remove all hornet nests around the home.  After removing the nests, liquid and dust insecticides can help kill any remaining hornets.  Due to their aggressive nature, hornet extermination is usually best left to pest control professionals.

Synergy² Pest Control Jackson MS

If you’re looking for the right team to handle the issue for you, Synergy² is here to help. We provide trusted services throughout the area, so contact us for the best pest control services around.

Feel free to read more about us and decide if Synergy² is the right company for you.  We have over 270 Five-Star Google reviews for pest control service in the Jackson metro area (Jackson/Madison/Brandon/Ridgeland). Check out our newest location reviews for pest control service in Jackson, MS here at Synergy² Jackson Pest Control!

Barry Pitts, Synergy² Owner

Barry Pitts, Synergy² Owner

Pharmacist and Synergy² Pest owner, Barry Pitts, is a long-time Madison, MS resident with a passion for applying advanced scientific pest principles to pest control services in the Jackson metro area.  Combining exceptional customer service with cutting-edge pest control technology allows Synergy² to provide residents of the Jackson metro area with the highest levels of pest control available today.

Share this post

Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on linkedin
Share on print
Share on email
Scroll to Top
Scroll to Top Call Now Button