Emergency Help: What to Do Right Now
Step-by-step first moves for the problems that can't wait — what to shut off, what's unsafe, and what the likely cause is before a pro arrives.
Termite Swarm in the House: What to Do Right Now
A cloud of small winged insects at a window or light, often followed by piles of shed wings, is the classic sign of a termite swarm. In Georgia, swarms start in February and peak from March through May (UGA Extension). One species swarms from late July into early October, and the rare Formosan termite swarms at night in late May and June.
See the first steps →Yellowjacket or Wasp Nest: What to Do Right Now
Yellowjackets streaming in and out of a hole in the lawn, a gap in siding or an attic vent usually means an active nest. UGA notes that wasp and yellowjacket populations peak in fall and that colonies can reach several hundred workers by September, which is why so many Atlanta-area nests get noticed late in the season.
See the first steps →Rats or Mice in the House or Attic: What to Do Now
Scratching in the attic or walls at night, droppings in a cabinet, or gnawed food packaging usually means rats or mice have found a way in. Searches for rodent help around Atlanta tend to climb from October through February, the months when rodents typically move indoors.
See the first steps →Found Bed Bugs? What to Do Right Now
Finding a bed bug, or rusty spots and shed skins along mattress seams, is upsetting, but it isn't a medical emergency. The CDC says bed bugs aren't known to spread disease, and bites can take up to 14 days to appear, so new bites don't always mean a new problem.
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