Does your Langhorne home, office, or commercial building feel clean, healthy, and safe? If you're having problems with mice, ants, bed bugs, or other pests, then your answer may be "no."
The good news is that a solution to all your pest problems is closer than you think. A licensed pest control provider has the skills and equipment necessary to quickly end pest troubles.
People often ask this when they see a pest in their home or business. Is the problem serious enough to call an exterminator?
Many pests work underground and behind the scenes, staying out of sight. A few visible pests may indicate a much larger problem. A professional inspection is the only way to accurately assess the issue.
You might also need a pest professional if your DIY pest control attempts have been ineffective. Home remedies and store-bought treatments may only work for early-stage infestations. A more serious problem requires a stronger response.
If people on your property are being stung or bitten, you definitely need an exterminator.
Professional pest control services handle common local pests, including mammals like mice and rats, and insects like wasps, ants, termites, carpenter ants, and cockroaches.
If you see a pest indoors, a local pest control provider is likely equipped to handle it. Exterminators know that different pests require different approaches. A thorough inspection is crucial for proper identification.
Once the exterminator identifies the infesting pests, they can use traps, sprays, fumigation, baits, poisons, and other methods to ensure complete eradication.
Pests seek food or nesting sites indoors. Many are happy to eat human food. Indoor locations offer safe places to sleep and breed.
Most pests are small and don't need much space to nest. Some, like ants, live in large colonies, so small nests can grow quickly.
Some pests enter buildings to escape extreme temperatures. Insects and spiders can't regulate their temperature and may seek shelter indoors in hot or cold weather.
Damage varies by pest. Some cause more damage outdoors, while others are very destructive indoors.
Wood, especially damaged or unpainted wood, is vulnerable to pests. Some eat it, while others excavate it for nests. This damage can occur undetected in basements and crawl spaces for years.
Regular pest inspections can prevent extensive building damage.
Sometimes, pests are obvious (e.g., ants in a kitchen, mice in a warehouse). Other signs are subtler.
For example, small piles of sandy soil near concrete may indicate pavement ants. Round holes in wood suggest carpenter bee activity.
Wasps build large, visible nests, while rats leave droppings. Unfamiliar odors, stains, and damage to fabric or paper also indicate a need for pest control.
It's wise to request help from an exterminator at the first sign of a potential infestation. Early action can limit property damage and simplify eradication.
Unfortunately, obvious signs often indicate a long-standing infestation. Extensive damage may have already occurred, so don't delay calling.
Pest control providers eliminate pests of all types. Treatment begins with a property inspection to identify the species present.
Next, the exterminator recommends Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, including pest elimination, nest removal, general cleanup, and sealing entry points in the building's exterior.
The two most important reasons to use a local pest control service are health and safety.
Even small pests can pose a health threat. Houseflies can carry over a million bacteria, potentially causing diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and cholera.
Fleas can spread typhus and bubonic plague. Mosquitoes transmit malaria, yellow fever, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus. Cockroaches can cause salmonella, staphylococcus, and streptococcus by contaminating food. Rodents can cause respiratory illnesses, typhus, leptospirosis, and rat-bite fever.
Consumers often seek "natural" pest control to avoid potentially dangerous chemicals. However, many "natural" methods are ineffective.
When used by trained professionals, commercial-grade chemicals, baits, and equipment are safe. EPA-registered products "will not harm people, including children, pregnant women, non-target species, or the environment."
Professional-strength pest control is often the only way to ensure complete pest removal.
A primary function of professional pest control is preventing pest entry by identifying and eliminating access points, typically on the building's exterior.
Common entry points include crooked window frames, damaged door screens, and foundation cracks. Exterminators fill, cover, or seal these openings to prevent pest access.
Hiring an exterminator saves time. Most people lack the experience to effectively identify and control pests, leading to trial-and-error treatments that allow the problem to worsen.
It's more efficient to call an experienced exterminator.
Pest control services typically guarantee their work. A warranty covers you for a specific period, ensuring the exterminator will return if the problem recurs.
Some people avoid exterminators due to perceived high costs. However, the cost of multiple ineffective products and the increasing property damage from a worsening infestation can exceed the cost of professional services.
Don't waste time and money on DIY treatments. Hire a licensed pest control service that guarantees their work.
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