Knowledge Is Power in the War on Pests

FAQs

Q. Can you really make my home pest-free?

A. Absolutely! Depending on the level of service you choose, we can eliminate existing infestations and prevent insects and rodents from re-entering, for a pest-free environment that is backed by a 100% year-round guarantee. Just call or e-mail us for additional information and pricing.

Q. How long will treatment of my home take?

A. It depends on the type of pest, the size of your home and other factors. A routine initial service for ants, for example, may take less than an hour, while rodent problems may require several service visits.

Q. Why don't over-the-counter sprays seem to get rid of my ant problem?

A. These pesticides will only kill the ants you actually spray, which are only a fraction of the colony. If the colony is not destroyed, ants will continue to return. A trained professional can identify the type of ant, locate the source and apply the necessary treatment.

Q. Do termites only attack older houses?

A. Termites have been found in buildings as early as four days after construction. Any building with any wood in its construction is susceptible to termite infestation.

Q. Are there other wood-destroying insects I need to worry about?

A. Next to termites, beetles are the worst wood-destroying insects to threaten your home. They like all kinds of wood — old and new, hard and soft — and even your furniture. Wood-borers, such as Powderpost Beetles, Old House Borers and Anobiid Beetles, tunnel into the wood of your home to lay their eggs. Hungry larvae then hatch and begin eating everything in sight. Some live as long as 10 years.

Q. If I've never seen any evidence of termites or beetles, does that mean my home is free from wood-destroying pests?

A. Not necessarily. These pests work from the inside out and are extremely difficult to detect. Drywood termites are especially difficult because, with the exception of rarely seen swarmers, the other members of the colony spend their entire lives inside the wood.