3 signs it’s time to call an exterminator
To some, pest control may seem like a redundant service. However, it is best to avoid DIY methods. It might work temporarily, but seldomly the pests you dispatch aren’t the only ones around. Being diligent and keeping an eye on your property is very important when it comes to pest control. Whether at home or work, you may notice the early warning signs of a pest or rodent infestation. Knowing when to call an exterminator before your pest problem becomes an infestation is essential in keeping your family or business safe and healthy.
This will also help prevent costly damage to your home or business and keep your space clean and sanitary. Often times we hear from customers when it is too late and pest control turns into an emergency situation. Once a pest infestation is established, it will affect your daily life. Here are the top three signs you should look for to know when it’s time to call a pest management professional.
1. The bug spray you bought isn’t working, or even making the problem worse!
You can purchase all sorts of bug sprays at almost any grocery, convenience, or local hardware store. Few people understand what they are spraying in their homes, and how it works (here are some dos and don’ts of pest control and handling pesticides provided by the EPA). Every pest and specific situation calls for different products with different modes of action to solve your pest problems. The majority of these over-the-counter sprays only kill on contact.
Dealing with a pest problem goes far deeper than just applying pesticides to the bugs you see on your kitchen floor. This is where the misconceptions about that “can of Raid” come into play. Store-bought products typically outright kill pests that are exposed directly, and then repel them away from the area, making it seem as though all your problems are solved. Applying the wrong products will push insects around your home, often making the pests scatter to more areas and taking up residence in places that they probably wouldn’t have occupied under typical conditions. The longer you wait to call the exterminator, the worse the problem will become.
2. You can’t figure out where the pests are coming from
You’ve searched high and low, indoors and around the exterior, but you just can’t seem to find where these insects or rodents are coming from! You know if you could just pinpoint how they’re getting inside surely you could keep them out? Easier said than done. Whether you’ve taped up or caulked every crack and crevice you see ants flooding in from, or placed those foam and fabric door sweeps on every door in your house, it just doesn’t seem to be working.
Every home has a bug here and there, but sometimes you just can’t stop some pests from getting inside. Regular service throughout the year will keep pest pressure on your home as low as possible. A professional exterminator should use the Integrated Pest Management Standard for all customers. This means that they set action thresholds to determine when a pest is a problem, constantly monitor and identify what pests are present, work with you on your property to ensure pest prevention measures are taken every step of the way, and evaluate a proper control method for effectiveness and risk. Having regular pest control ensures that current or potential areas of pest entry are identified and rectified, keeping your home or business pest-free, year-round.
3. You just don’t know how to deal with pests
So you have ants, mice, or cockroaches, and you’ve spent hours researching what to do to get a handle on these pests. We hear all kinds of solutions to pest problems in forums and a variety of websites claiming their method works. Pest control isn’t one size fits all in regards to a specific pest. Each property has different circumstances and needs that call for different products and tactics to ensure pests are controlled or eliminated. A good pest professional will make sure you’re comfortable with your service and take the time to discuss treatment options, and what to expect from your service. As well as educate you on the pest you’re dealing with, and what you can do in the future to help from having to deal with all sorts of different pests.
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SMART Exterminators is more than just your local pest control expert, we’re here to help you every step of the way. SMART Exterminators takes a thorough, proven approach to find the source of your pest problems. We use the latest products and methods to solve your pest problems in a timely manner. Whether it’s bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, or mice we have you covered. Let us be your pest control experts! We guarantee a quick response, and ASAP appointment scheduling to get ahead of pesky critters.
