How to go about pest control in single family houses
How to go about pest control in single family houses
Apart from household pests being a nagging nuisance, they can be a source of harmful bacteria. That’s why you need a customized pest control plan from a pest management company. Certified professionals will know which kind of pests thrive in your neighborhood and how to keep them out of your home. After all, you don’t want your family to be harmed by pesky pests. So what will a professional pest management company do for you?
Evaluation
Before pest control starts, the professionals will inspect your home to assess your specific needs. The first thing will be identifying your home’s unique pest pressures. They will also determine the areas in your home, which encourage the infestation of pests. They will come up with findings on which they will base their monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly pest control schedule. This will be a customized pest control plan that’s specific to the needs of your single family home.
Initial service
At the initial visit, the target will be the pests that are already active in your house. If you are working with pest management professionals, they should know what works well against different pests. As an individual, you may not know when to use dust and baits but they do. Expect them to focus on the following areas:
- Kitchen, water heater closets, bathrooms, fireplaces, plumbing penetrations, built-in cabinets, garage, bath trap access, and exterior doors and thresholds. They will also look at and solve the pest problems in the dining room, living areas, bedrooms, attic, and basement.
- Baiting cracks and crevices as well as active pest harborages. They will also remove spider webs.
- Mulched landscape beds, trash storage areas, storage buildings, and pool pumps & filter areas. This takes care of mice and roaches.
Protection
Pest control professionals should be able to return everyone, two or three months to do some additional exterior protection. The focus is on the exterior because this is where most new pest infestations originate. This will involve going around the house beginning with the front door going all the way to the foundation and under the siding. Any pests around sheds, mulch, logs, leaf litter or decorative rocks will be dealt with. Any pest problem inside your home should also be resolved in a similar way. This should include protection against bed bugs. The aim of this is to ensure the pests already eliminated do not creep back into your living space.
Termite control
Termites are perhaps the biggest threat to your home, especially if it’s wooden. You should look for a pest control professional that provides a tailor-made way of protecting you against the menace of termites. The method used should depend on the type of construction used when building your home. After the job, professionals should guarantee that the termites won’t return to wreak havoc in your home.
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So do not take pest control in your single family house into your own hands. Talking to pest control professionals should help you resolve any pest issues you might be having.