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Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Dee, and I hate pests. I have struggled with many pests in my home, but contrary to popular misconception, these pests have been bigger than mice or cockroaches or ants. Rather, I have had squirrels in the attic and various marsupials living under my porch. This blog is devoted to getting rid of the larger animals. It contains everything I have learned about removing and deterring these creatures. If you hate pests but want to focus on the larger pests, you have come to the right place. Please explore my blog and enjoy!

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What to Look For in a Pest Control Company

by Katrina Alvarez

Pests can interrupt your everyday life if not properly managed and eliminated. It is suitable to hire a pest control service to eliminate pests in your household. There are benefits of hiring a professional as opposed trying to manage pests on your own. Pest control professionals have access to pest control products that may not be available in local retail shops. They have the know-how on different types of pests and how to effectively eliminate them.

To be effectively managed, many pests require specialized equipment, pesticides and well trained personnel. When looking for a pest control service, there are important factors to consider. These include the following.

Pest Control License

Find a company that holds a pest control license from the state. This is important as licenses authorize pest controllers to use certain type of pesticides. A licensed controller can have up to three authorizations. They are;

  1. Use of pesticides formulated for the control of rodents, birds and pests such as roaches, ants, fleas, mites, bedbugs, flies, wasps and mosquitoes.
  2. Use of pesticides formulated for the control of pest animals such as foxes in and around residential and commercial buildings in urban areas.
  3. Use of pesticides in form of fumigants for specialized pest control, such as fumigation of machinery, furniture and clothing for quarantine purposes.

A company that has a pest control license will have access to specialized equipment and highly effective pesticides to manage your pest problem.

Type of Service Offered

A good pest control company should offer both domestic and commercial pest control services. Most companies will offer free inspection for pests then give you a reasonable quote while others charge for inspection services. Look for a company which gives you a detailed account of the type of pest products that will be used and areas where the treatment will be done.

It should also inform you on the safety of the products they are going to use and any precautions that should be taken such as protecting children and pets. Remember to always look beyond the cost. Expensive does not always mean high quality service. Some companies offer satisfactory and effective pest control services at cheaper rates than other less efficient ones.

Duration of Treatment

Pests can multiply at an alarming rate making the process of elimination longer. Some pests like bedbugs require more than one treatment for effective control due to constant resistance to pesticides. You need a company that will offer guarantee and return services as many times as possible until the pest situation is completely managed. Avoid companies that offer calendar treatment plans, maybe on a monthly or quarterly basis. This is because you may or may not need treatment at the scheduled time. The company may not come to your aid in case you need emergency treatments that do not coincide with their calendar.

Once you have the right pest control company, keep in touch with the company to ensure that you are getting the services as agreed throughout the treatment period. During and after the treatment process, ensure you take necessary measures and precautions such as cleaning food sources and areas that harbor pests to prevent future infestation. Contact a company like Statewide Pest Control to learn more.

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