What does Pest Inspection mean?
SMART Exterminators LLC is licensed and insured for both residential and commercial pest control in the State of Ohio, one of the most important aspects of choosing your pest management professional. Experts are required by law to have the correct certifications and licensure to legally service properties. A thorough inspection is crucial to effective pest control. Without a comprehensive inspection of the interior and exterior of your property, it’s impossible to know what needs to be done to offer a complete and valuable service. Conducive conditions provide the environments that pests thrive in. Regular pest inspections can uncover pest problems early on.
A good inspection is a part of a good prevention plan. SMART Exterminators inspection process protects your investments. Regular pest inspections can catch growing populations and stop them in their tracks with a treatment and control plan specific to your needs. Your home’s (and businesses) insurance policy rarely covers pest and rodent damage. We offer you financial protection through regular, thorough inspections of your property. The big issue when dealing with pests is when you see one, there’s a high likelihood they’ve already taken up residence in your home.
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What can you expect from pest inspections?
Having SMART Exterminators on your team allows you to have more awareness of what’s happening on your property. Having your professional become familiar with all areas of your property means you get the protection you need.
Evaluation of structural damage
We thoroughly inspect indoors and outdoors and look for repairs that need to be made to keep bugs and rodents out of your home. You’ll receive a report with instructions for treatment and damage repair. We look high and low for damage to structures that can support pest and rodent activity.
Checking for conducive conditions
Conducive conditions are structural or environmental conditions that can lead to pest infestations by providing pests with food, water, or shelter. We inspect areas that have a high chance of having these conditions that pest and rodent populations thrive in. That old pile of leaves up against your home is a perfect place for pests and rodents to hide, and they may make their way into your home. Does your deck have damage to the lattice? It can provide a way for local wildlife to gain access under your house.
Main conducive conditions include
- Heavy foliage
- Soil to wood contact
- Damp wood or moisture damage
- Poor ventilation
- Standing water
Eliminating these conditions can reduce the chances of having a pest problem down the road. As well as reduce the number of pests around a structure. Pest control treatments will be far more effective when these conditions aren’t present.
Looking for evidence
We will be looking for evidence of past and present pest activity, and other conditions that support their activity. The most effective pest spotting tool is a pair of experienced eyes. Every pest infestation leaves behind some kind of evidence. This can range from :
- Visual damage
- Strange orders
- Stains
- Nests
- Droppings
