Pest infestation is one of the biggest nightmares a property manager can encounter. Here are 7 signs to help you spot and prevent a pest infestation on your property!

1. PEST INFESTATION
7 SIGNS
YOU MAY HAVE A

2. Here are ten things to ask residents to keep an eye on in properties
you manage. If they spot these signs, be sure to do a complete
inspection to avoid or treat a possible pest infestation.

3. 1. Lines of ants near baseboards or on windowsills could be
a sign of an ant infestation.

4. 2. Pets scratching themselves or bites on lower legs might
mean fleas are present.

5. 3. Nests in eaves or wasps near trash bins are a sure sign that
stinging insects need to be addressed.

6. 4. Scratching or running sounds in walls and ceilings, shredded
paper, or droppings could mean you have a rodent problem.

7. 5. Bite marks after sleeping, or reddish marks on bedding are
a sign of a bed bug outbreak.

8. 6. Roaches will usually be seen scattering when lights
are turned on.

9. 7. Shed skins, fecal spots or holes in carpeting might be
a sign of carpet beetles.

10. 8. Tiny moths in food or clothing storage areas should prompt
an immediate investigation for clothes moths.

11. 9. More than a few buzzing and biting mosquitoes might
warrant an investigation.

12. 10. Insect wings, mud tubes, or tiny pellets near wood sources
or in woodpiles might mean termites have moved in.

13. Learn more innovative business practices to save money, time
and effort in our Infestation 101: A Property Manager’s Guide
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