EXTERMINATOR WARMINSTER, PA
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If you saw a line of ants on your kitchen counter or spotted a mouse in your pantry, what would you do? Too many homeowners decide to take a trip to the home improvement store to find some kind of DIY pest control method.
The trouble is that most of these DIY treatments are ineffective for several reasons. Some of them just aren't that powerful. Others can't deliver on their promises unless they are used with exacting precision. Still others are designed only for very specific species. If you're wrong about the species that has invaded your house, then that treatment will provide very poor results—if any at all.
While you try to find a control method, your pest problem is getting worse. Many varieties of pests are capable of alarming rates of reproduction. As their numbers multiply, the chances of someone in your household getting sick or structural damage being caused to your home multiply as well.
What can you do? The safest and most effective answer is to schedule professional pest control services.
ABOUT PEST CONTROL
Pest control technicians undergo rigorous training that enables them to accurately identify pest species so that the most effective treatment methods can be used. This means that you can gain the upper hand in an infestation much more quickly than if you tried DIY treatments.
• IS PEST CONTROL SAFE?
Professional exterminators do use powerful chemicals, many of which are not available to the general public. However, when those powerful chemicals are used by a licensed, highly trained professional, there is little reason for concern.
That's because exterminators are adept at correctly identifying pests so that they can choose a targeted, specific treatment. What's more, when they are done applying the products, the technician takes the remainder away with them. This means that you don't have to store them in your house where people might accidentally come into contact with them.
• IS PEST CONTROL SAFE FOR PETS?
It's always best to let your technician know about pets that are on the property before treatments begin. This makes it possible to choose products that are more pet friendly.
Additionally, your exterminator will tell you if it's best to keep your curious pets out of a treated area for an hour or two after it has been serviced.
If the technician will be leaving behind baits or traps for pests, then he will take special care to only use these treatments in places that are inaccessible to pets. Accordingly, pest control can be perfectly safe to use around pets.
• IS PEST CONTROL NECESSARY?
Professional pest control is essential in all homes and businesses because DIY treatments just are not sufficient to handle the job. Plus, it's critical to understand that pests can cause real problems. These range from illnesses like food poisoning and Lyme disease to severe damage to your home that may make it structurally unsound.
If you truly are hoping to live with less stress, then regular pest control inspections are the way to go.
• IS PEST CONTROL WORTH THE MONEY?
Considering that many types of pest infestations can put your family's health and safety at risk, professional pest control is always worth the expense. In addition to keeping your family healthy and active, pest control further ensures that your home is structurally sound and safe to occupy. Compare the thousands of dollars in repairs that are required after a long-standing termite infestation to the cost of an inspection and treatment, and you'll discover that an exterminator is always worth the money.
HOW PEST CONTROL IS DONE
Pest control technicians do extremely detailed work that can take them into the darkest corners of your home. This level of thoroughness is precisely what's needed to protect your family and your property.
• HOW DOES PEST CONTROL WORK?
Pest management professionals can evict a host of pests from tiny ants to huge rats. It isn't necessary for you to have a known infestation to ask for an inspection. If it's been years since you had an exterminator out to your property, feel free to schedule an inspection. You never know what's been lurking beneath your house.
It's the role of the exterminator to get into basements, attics, crawlspaces and other little-visited places to determine if pests are present. Your exterminator may examine the sewer or garbage can or anywhere else that might be a source or attractant for pests. With the inspection complete, the exterminator will meet with you to detail any pests that are present and the best ways to deal with them.
Sometimes, a one-time treatment is all that's required. Other problems may require repeat visits, and it's always wise to sign up for inspections at least once or twice a year.
• WHERE DO EXTERMINATORS SPRAY?
Exterminators may spray both indoors and outside depending upon the type of pests that are being treated and their location. Rest assured that your technician will provide you with instructions if you need to avoid any areas of your home or yard for a couple of hours after treatment. Sprays that are used indoors are formulated specifically for this purpose so that they will not harm people or pets.
PEST CONTROL INSPECTION
The inspection is the first step toward getting appropriate treatment. Thanks to the inspection, the exterminator can identify exactly which uninvited guests are living in and around your house.
• HOW DO EXTERMINATORS INSPECT FOR PESTS?
Be prepared for your exterminator to need to get into all areas of your home and yard. If you have clutter or furniture blocking doors or closets, it makes sense to move these items before the technician arrives.
The exterminator will inspect the house for entry points including doors and windows as well as gaps around pipes and utility lines. Even tiny cracks in the foundation may be an inviting opening for pests. An examination of the yard also is included to see if there are any current issues or circumstances that might invite pests.
Exterminators further perform moisture checks in and around the home because moisture is enormously attractive to a variety of pests. Correcting these problems can be excellent protection against pests.
With the inspection concluded, the exterminator will provide a report and make treatment recommendations.
WHEN SHOULD PEST CONTROL BE CALLED?
If you suspect that pests are in your home or you're concerned because it's been a few years since an exterminator visited your house, then it's time to ask for an inspection.
• HOW OFTEN SHOULD PEST CONTROL BE DONE
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The best time to have an exterminator come to your house is before there's a problem. This is because an inspection can set your mind at ease and provide you with an opportunity to correct any issues that could attract pests to your property.
However, if you think that you have a pest problem, don't lose any time contacting a licensed exterminator. Until the issue is diagnosed and treatments are begun, the situation will only get worse, and it can be hard to know how long the problem has been going on without being noticed. There's a possibility that you have a much larger infestation than you realize.
Once you are established with a pest control company and you're certain that you don't have any major ongoing issues, it's sensible to sign up for a quarterly treatment plan. Typical pest control treatments lose their effectiveness after a few months, making it necessary for the technician to return and reapply the treatments for continued protection. Quarterly visits also give your technician a chance to treat for seasonal pests.
PEST CONTROL TREATMENT
When you know what to expect from treatments, it definitely helps you to plan your day so that your family can get back to enjoying your home.
• HOW LONG DOES PEST CONTROL TAKE?
If this is the first treatment on the property in years, you can expect the exterminator to be on-site for one to two hours. Subsequent quarterly visits may be anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour depending upon the size of your property and the pest control issues involved.
• HOW LONG DO PEST CONTROL TREATMENTS LAST?
How long the effectiveness of a pest treatment lasts depends on the type of pest and particular circumstances, though average pest control treatments generally remain effective for a period of about three months. This is why most licensed pest management professionals recommend a quarterly service program.
• ARE PEST CONTROL TREATMENTS GUARANTEED?
This is one of the best reasons to have a professional exterminator handle your pest control treatments. A reputable company always stands behind their work with a guarantee. If you don't see results after a visit, then your exterminator will continue to re-treat the problem areas at no cost as specified in the warranty.
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