EXTERMINATOR DOYLESTOWN PA
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Pest control businesses get a lot of questions about the specific types of materials and treatment methods exterminators use to clear a home of pests. Having a pest infestation can be an unsettling experience, but do not be quick to turn to DYI solutions, as many of them will be ineffective at best and dangerous at worst. Hiring a professional exterminator for your Doylestown area home or office will ensure protection from dangerous pests while helping to protect against expensive property damage.
HOW MUCH IS A PEST CONTROL SERVICE?
The price to hire an exterminator can vary depending on the target species and size of the structure. A free inspection can take all the guess work out of every step of the process and provide the client with a full picture of the infestation’s treatment including cost, warranty, and expectations of the exterminator and aftermath of treatment.
IS IT WORTH IT TO HIRE AN EXTERMINATOR?
In most cases, it is very prudent to hire a professional pest control provider with a good record to inspect your Doylestown property and determine the challenges present and solutions that are available. Very often, the cost of over the counter products end up being as much or more than the service exterminators provide.
WHAT DOES AN EXTERMINATOR DO?
Exterminators are frontline essential workers who protect the public from pest inflicted illnesses and educate the public and businesses on proper sanitation and the elimination of conducive conditions, which can contribute to increased pest activity. In the simplest of terms, exterminators are trained to identify and safely eradicate an infestation while educating customers on how to prevent another from emerging in the future.
WHY IS PEST CONTROL SO EXPENSIVE?
The cost of pest control is driven by multiple factors which include insurance and licensing requirements, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). It takes years of training to for an exterminator to acquire a broad level proficiency that translates into effective service in the field. Since pest control providers are dealing with mother nature, it can be an ever-evolving process when it comes to solving the numerous and widely varied pest challenges involved. Typically, the cost of pest control is very cost effective when the benefits and protection of living in a pest free home are considered.
CAN I DO PEST CONTROL BY MYSELF?
In certain limited circumstances, DIY pest control can be safe and effective. However, in most cases, hiring a professional exterminator is the recommended course of action. This will ultimately save time and money, along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the work was done safely and correctly.
DO BUGS COME OUT AFTER SPRAYING?
Very often, professional-grade pest control products will cause the target species to become lethargic and act strangely. It is not uncommon for people to see dead or dying bugs. In such cases, insects are not coming out from hiding for the sake of coming out, but rather the reaction to the treatment.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU STAY OUT OF THE HOUSE AFTER EXTERMINATOR?
In some cases, the challenges can be addressed by just treating the outside of the home only. However, if this is not the case with the target species, and treatment must occur inside the property, in almost all cases it is not necessary to leave the structure at all. The materials used today are formulated to work on insects and arachnids that weigh a gram or less, and pose no risk by exposure to people or pets once dry.
IS EXTERMINATOR SPRAY SAFE?
Materials made available and used by licensed exterminators are tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is also another reason to be cautious when it comes to so-called organic pest control products, since they do not undergo EPA testing. As such, no one can be sure what the effects of such products may be. Just because something is organic does not mean it is not toxic.
HOW LONG DOES PEST CONTROL SPRAY LAST?
On average, a spray placement will last 60-90 days. This depends on the formulation, exposure to sunlight, and humidity of the area. There are some materials that can last longer if they are in a dry void.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR AN EXTERMINATOR?
Clutter can make the exterminator’s job very difficult. What is needed in an average house, is access to the baseboards in all areas of the house requiring treatment, along the exterior perimeter, and in and around crawlspaces. For example, emptying an area in a closet to provide access to an attic may be needed. Likewise, clearing counters and cabinets may be required to treat certain kitchen or pantry pests.
HOW DO YOU CLEAN YOUR HOUSE AFTER PEST CONTROL?
Cleaning in the home can be done as normal, however, if the baseboards are sprayed, it is best not to use hot soapy water on them for a period of time after the spray. This should be at least 14-30 days, as this will completely remove the material and make it ineffective.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU EXTERMINATE?
This depends on your lifestyle and the target pests involved. For instance, termites typically are treated only once, and the treatment can remain active for up to twenty years. A roach infestation may take multiple applications and inspections over a period of time. Frequency should be determined by what is best for you and the elimination/control of the target species.
DOES PEST CONTROL SPRAY WORK?
Professional-grade pest control sprays can prove effective nearly 100% of the time, if applied by a trained exterminator according to label direction. It is all but physically impossible for them not to work as designed if the above criteria are met.
WHY IS PEST CONTROL NECESSARY?
Pest control is necessary to ensure public health and to prevent destruction to their structures. Termites do more damage to structures per year than all natural disasters combined. Rodents and certain stinging insects are capable of spreading many serious and life-threatening diseases.
ARE PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS HARMFUL?
To the bugs they sure are. For people and pets or anything that weighs more than one gram in bodyweight, EPA-approved pest control products are entirely safe. It is important that a professional exterminator apply these materials as they are knowledgeable as to the proper dosage and application.
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON METHOD OF PEST CONTROL?
Crack and crevice application of pest eliminating materials through a compressed air sprayer on a pinpoint setting is the most common method of pest control along with baseboard spraying on the inside, and along the outside perimeter of the home. However, there can be other means of pest control such as baiting, fogging, and mechanical means of eliminating pests.
Pest control businesses get a lot of questions about the specific types of materials and treatment methods exterminators use to clear a home of pests.
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