Have you watched a line of ants march across your kitchen floor? Found spider webs in the corner of your closet? Have you discovered worms in the bottom of your bag of flour? Have you ever swept mouse droppings from the corner of your living room? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be time to contact an exterminator service.
What is an Exterminator Service?
An exterminator service is a company that specializes in eliminating pests from businesses and homes. They use many chemical methods (rodenticides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, etc.) and natural strategies (exclusion, barriers, traps, natural predators, etc.) to remove or prevent infestations.
What Do Exterminators Do?
The duties of an exterminator include any or all of the following:
- Determining the nature of the pest infestation
- Developing a treatment plan
- Applying insecticides, pesticides, rodenticides, and other treatments
- Placing, maintaining, and monitoring traps
- Helping pest-proof a building(s)
- Cleaning areas contaminated by pests
- Keeping a record of treatments and their effectiveness
- Following all relevant regulations for the use of chemical treatments
How Can An Exterminator Service Help You?
An exterminator service helps clients by identifying, eliminating, and preventing pest infestations. They help with:
- Pest removal: An exterminator service utilizes many methods (both chemical and natural) to eliminate and remove pests from your property.
- Preventive services: They help prevent further infestations by identifying entry points, advising on habitat modification, and recommending sanitation practices.
- Protection: An exterminator service protects the value of homes and businesses and safeguards your health.
What To Expect When An Exterminator Visits
A visit from an exterminator typically lasts for a few hours and generally involves:
- An inspection: The exterminator surveys your home/business to identify the pest and the scope of the infestation. They check doors, windows, basements, attics, etc.
- Discussion of findings: The exterminator shares their finding and discusses possible treatment plans.
- Treatment: The exterminator then uses their chosen method(s) to eliminate the pests discovered on your property (traps, sprays, gels, baits, etc.).
- Advice: The exterminator offers suggestions/tips regarding the prevention of re-infestation (fixing screens, cleaning, sealing cracks, proper garbage disposal, etc.)
Are you experiencing a pest infestation at your business or home? Do you need assistance dealing with these pesky visitors? Are you looking for expert advice on pest management methods? Contact the exterminators at One Man and a Lady Bug. We can help you deal with ants, cockroaches, wasps, mice, and more.
