Top Consumer Tips for the Pest & Termite Control Service Category:

(1)   Get rid of all wood around your home that is not serving a purpose. Remove all wood debris, and do not store fire wood up against you home’s exterior.

(2)  Clean gutters and eliminate piles of lumber and/or debris where cockroaches can harbor.

(3)  Do not allow pet food to sit out over night.

(4)  When a pest control company provides service, make sure the service includes work outside and inside every time, (there might be some exceptions to this for occupants that may have a sensitivity to certain indoor treatments).  No shortcuts.

(5)  Holes or cracks larger than one-quarter of an inch in your home should be stuffed with steel wool and then sealed with caulk or foam.

(6)  Be aware of pest control companies that recommend only “minimum standard treatments”.  We recommend Comprehensive Termite Treatment plans.

(7)  Look for Termite-Pest Control companies that have “no deductible” on termite repair coverage.

(8)  All pests need water.  Repair any leaks or moisture issues in and around your home.

Tips for Animal Removal & Wildlife Management Service Category:

(1)  Once an animal is removed, the technician should perform an inspection to determine the point of entry and identify other potential points of entry, recommending the best method to prevent unwanted lodgers.

(2)  The entries that one animal makes can be expanded upon and used by other animals that weren’t previously there.   It is important to eliminate these entries with reliable construction techniques.

(3)  When an animal technician is performing exclusion work, make sure that exclusions are as cosmetic as possible, tailoring shapes and colors of construction materials to match your home.  Exclusion work includes such things as sealing your home to prevent wildlife from entering it through gaps in the eaves, siding, chimney, vents or other areas.

(4)  Don’t confuse Animal Control services that handle stray dogs, cats or other “domestic animals” with professional “wild animal” removal and control companies whose specialty is “domestic animals”, you will want to contact your county or local animal control.