The Bullet Ant

Parponera Clavata

aka "Bullet Ant"

Thought you had an ant problem? Try living in the Amazonian Forest and having to deal with Bullet Ants. If your living in Nicaragua, Honduras, Paraguay or Costa Rica you know just what kind of ant I am talking about. The Bullet Ant is also known as the 24hour Ant which describes the lasting pain after a sting. A sting from the Bullet Ant can leave its victim weak, swollen and wiped out. In question to whether or not a Bullet Ant can kill a human is most likely only if the victim has an allergic reaction to the bite  or not.

Be Warned

The Bullet Ant will never attack unless provoked. They will first release a strong odor to serve as a warning before it will attack. While they are intimidating they will warn you first, don't say I didn't tell you so.

Tribe Rituals

Some native tribes use the Bullet Ants in initiation ceremonies for bringing young men into adulthood. The elders of the tribe first gather many of the ants and sedate them with a drug to make them drowsy long enough to place them into large woven mitts. Next, the young males must wear the mitts filled with the angry waking Bullet Ants for 10 minutes. They must endure the continuing pain of the bites for at least the next 24hours.  This ritual is done a total of 20 times in order to bring the young men into adulthood. Good thing we do not have Bullet ants here in the states!

Just Plain Ants

While you probably don't have a problem with angry Bullet Ants on your hands you may have a pesky plain ant problem taking over your kitchen, and if that is the case you need a Professional to help you with that. Call Black Knight Pest Control and ask about our Ant Control Service. We have a plan that will work for you!

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Termite Inspection

Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Report

Need a Termite Inspection scheduled for your property?

Whether your are selling your home or just a concerned home owner Black Knight Termite and Pest Control can help. All you need to do is pick up the phone and call Black Knight Termite and Pest Control to set up your appointment. A Termite Inspection usually averages to take about an hour unless it is a bigger size of home then it will take a little longer. You have the option of getting a Complete Report or a Limited. A Complete Report would be an inspection of the entire home while a Limited Report would be limited to an area instructed by the home owner or agent for the Professional Inspector to inspect. Black Knight will email, fax or mail your copy of the inspection to you with a typical turn around time of 2-3 days depending on the day the inspection was preformed and the amount of findings that are listed.

Many home owners are required to have a Termite Inspection done on their property if they are in the process of selling their home. In this situation this is usually required to not only have a Complete Inspection done but to also provide the Clearance for the property. Stating that the property is now Free of evidence of active infestation or infection in the visible and accessible areas.

What if you have Termites or Dryrot?

Black Knight Termite can help with that too. At Black Knight we have a fully licensed crew of reliable workers that take pride in their work. Once your Termite Inspection is complete and you would like to go forward with the work that is needed give Black Knight Termite a call to schedule and we will work with the time frame you are requesting.

How much does it cost to have an inspection done on my home?

If you are requesting that a complete report be done for your home that is for sale the report is $75.00 if you pay the day of the inspection or you also have the option of billing to escrow which would cost $85.00. If you are a concerned home owner and your home is NOT for sale then your inspection is FREE. A limited report is also FREE of cost. In some cases you may have already had an inspection done on your home by another company but would like a second opinion, if that is the case we will do our own inspection for FREE, we just ask that you provide a copy of the report done by the other firm. If there is work that needs to be done on your property and you hire Black Knight Termite to do the work for you then we will wave the inspection fee.

Are you in the process of a Refinance / VA Refinance?

Black Knight Termite will do an inspection for your property as well as any added guest rooms or sheds that may be required. Just let us know when you are scheduling your appointment.

How do I make an appointment?

There are a few different ways that you can go about scheduling an appointment. You can fill out the form on our website, comment to us on Facebook or yelp, or call us directly at 951.694.8100. No matter what way your choose to schedule we just ask that you provide as much information as possible such as; the property address, any gate access, who will be meeting the inspector at the property, the best point of contact with a phone number and an email address of where we can send the report to once it is complete. If you are a the owner of the home and need it sent to your agent please provide any information on them as well as any escrow information that you may have.

What cities do you service?

At Black Knight Termite and Pests Control we service most of Riverside Country. We service Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Hemet, Menifee, San Jacinto, Falbrook, Poway, Escondido, Canyon Lake, Anza, Vista, San Marcos, Oceanside and the list goes on.

More Questions?

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The Brown Widow

Brown Widow Spider

We all know about the black widow spider but did you know that there is also a brown widow spider?  Brown widow spiders can be found in Southern California  and actually out number the black widow spider. They are brown, tan and gray covered in a spotted pattern. Like the black widow spider they have a yellowish or bright orange hourglass marking on the underside of their abdomen. There are dark bands that wrap around their legs, with their front legs longer than the others. Black widows are usually a little larger than the brown widow, and the brown widow spider's bite is also less venomous. You can find brown widows hiding in and around our home in places such as; solid / plastic patio furniture, wood fences and plastic playground equipment. They are not limited to these areas so be sure to keep an eye out.

Think you have a brown widow spider problem? Send Black Knight Termite and Pest Control to help you out with the problem. 951.694.8100. A Pest Control Service may be just what you need. Some one to take care of them and the webs they leave behind, not to mention their eggs!

The House Fly

House Fly

The house fly is the most common fly with an expected life span of less than a month.  They typically stay within 1-2 miles from where they were born, and the batches of eggs are usually in groups of 100 or more. Flies are only able to feed on liquids but can turn a solid into a liquid. A single house fly can carry over 100 different diseases for this reason along with the annoying factor we do not want them flying around us, or our homes. There are some things that can be done in your home to help keep them away.

• Darken the house, close blinds, flies are attracted to light
• Keep pet food covered as much as possible
• Shut windows
• Repair torn blinds
• Cover trash can
• Keep kitchen counter tops clean
• Throw away rotten food/ fruit, flies can lay eggs on spoiled fruit
• Spray them with Windex, this will dampen their wings and make it easier for you to swat

If you find that all your attempts are failing give Black Knight Pest Control a call and we have several things that we can do to help you with your house fly invasion. A quote is always free so call today and stop the buzzing !

Black Knight Pest Control 951.694.8100