There have been several news reports recently of individuals putting themselves and others in harms way in an effort to avoid a spider. One man recently set a gas pump on fire because he saw a spider. You can view the video here. Sadly, a women jumped out of her moving vehicle to get away from a spider, leaving her 9 year old son in the car. The car then crashed into a school bus and the boy was injured. You can read that report here.

Anytime you hire a company to come into your home you should do some research first. You want to make sure the company you hire is qualified, reputable and knowledgeable. At American Pest Control, we want you to be assured that you are making the right choice so we have done the leg work for you! Below is a list of 12 things to consider before hiring a pest control professional and how American Pest Control stacks up.

When someone tells you there is a bug in your house:

No one wants pests in their home, but some pests are more than just a nuisance. There are many pests and rodents that carry diseases that are harmful to you and your family. The following is a compilation of the top five most harmful household pests, starting at number five and counting down to the number one most harmful. Knowing the dangers is important, but prevention and treatment is even more important.