You’ve just returned home from a family vacation only to find that termites have taken up residence in your garage while you were away. If you leave the termites to their own devices, they’ll feast away until little remains of your garage.
It’s time to call a pest control service and enlist the help of a professional. But with the dangers posed by toxic pesticides, you don’t want to call just anyone for the job. What should you look for when choosing a pest control service?
Some things to look for in a pesticide service include:
1.) Registered with your state’s pesticide regulatory agency
Before you even contact a prospective pest control company, check to make sure they’re registered with your state’s pesticide regulatory agency. This will allow you to verify their licensure to practice pest control in your state.
2.) Comprehensive approach to pest management
Look for companies that adopt a more comprehensive approach to pest management and don’t just limit their intervention options to spraying pesticides. This approach, known as Integrated Pest Management, ensures that only the most appropriate interventions are used according to the type of infestation that threatens your home, with as little use of pesticide as possible.
Look for a company that avoids spraying inside your home whenever possible. Seek a pesticide service that applies as little deterrent product as possible and, when able, employs alternative interventions, or even natural methods, that pose less of a threat to your family’s health.
3.) Check the qualifications of the team members performing the service
Each pesticide provider should employ a licensed commercial pesticide applicator. Make sure the team coming to your home holds all licenses and certifications required and understands the unique challenges posed by common household pests in your state. The more your pesticide control provider understands about how the infestation occurred in the first place, the better they can determine an appropriate treatment strategy.
4.) Concern for your family’s safety
In addition to avoiding as much use of pesticides as possible, what other steps will the company take to ensure your family’s safety?
Do they inquire as to any health conditions, such as asthma, that could cause your family members to experience a negative reaction to the pesticides? Do they discuss with you a variety of treatment options to assess your level of comfort? Do they take care to spot treat indoors only when necessary? Do they provide your family with a list of guidelines to follow to ensure continued protection from any applied pesticides? Finally, and most importantly, do they take the time to answer your questions and listen to your concerns regarding the use of pesticides in your home?
5.) Access to quality references
What do other people say about the company’s service? Do they provide a list of references and testimonials to confirm their work quality? If you know friends or family members who have used their services in the past, talk to them before you reach out to the company.
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