STL Pest Control

If your dog’s been rolling around the yard lately, fleas may be hitchhiking into your St. Louis home: on fur, but also on socks, pant legs, and shoes.

Spring + summer is prime time. And here’s the frustrating part: even with great pet meds, fleas can still be living in carpets, rugs, and furniture. You might notice:
- Your pet scratching more than usual
- Tiny “pepper-like” specks in fur or bedding
- Bites around ankles after walking across the living room

DIY sprays and foggers often miss the real problem: the egg/pupa cycle hidden deep in fibers. That’s why infestations keep “coming back” a week later.

We treat the home the right way, using Integrated Pest Management to break the life cycle: fast, fair, and local.

For an estimate, call 314-833-6222 or contact us today.
STL Pest Control ( serving St. Louis since 1989.)

Yesterday we talked about the difference between termite swarmers and flying ants. Another pest St. Louis homeowners sometimes ask about is **carpenter ants**.

Carpenter ants are different from termites. They do not eat wood the same way termites do, but they can tunnel through wood to build their nests — especially wood that has been softened by moisture.

A few things to watch for:

✅ Large black or dark-colored ants inside the home
✅ Ants showing up near windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, or basements
✅ Small piles of sawdust-like material near wood, trim, or wall voids
✅ Activity around wet or damaged wood
✅ Ant trails near trees, decks, porches, or foundation areas

Seeing carpenter ants does not always mean there is major damage, but it can be a sign that moisture or nesting activity needs attention.

At STL Pest Control, we help St. Louis homeowners identify what they’re seeing, find the source, and recommend the right treatment plan without scare tactics.

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