Frequently Asked Questions

Exclusion includes inspecting attics, walls, and crawlspaces to locate entry points and nesting areas, then sealing those gaps with structural repairs. Trapping removes existing rodents while sealing prevents new ones from entering. This protects insulation and wiring from damage that trapping alone doesn't address.

Heat treatments reach bed bugs hiding in furniture seams, baseboards, and electrical outlets where sprays can't penetrate effectively. Combining both methods addresses visible infestations with chemicals while heat kills eggs and hidden populations in one treatment cycle. This approach works for complete eradication rather than multiple chemical-only visits.

Barrier treatments create a treated zone around the foundation, door frames, and window edges where pests contact product before entering. This stops ants, roaches, spiders, and occasional invaders at entry points rather than waiting until they're inside. Reapplication every 30 to 90 days maintains protection as rain and sun break down the barrier.

Female carpenter bees bore half-inch holes into fascia, soffits, and exposed wood to create nesting galleries for laying eggs. Unlike termites, they don't eat wood but tunnel through it, weakening structural components over time. Treating active holes and applying preventative coatings stops new boring and protects untreated surfaces.

Flies and gnats breed in organic buildup inside drain lines where moisture and decomposing material provide ideal conditions. Treating drains eliminates larvae before adults emerge, reducing populations at the source. Surface sprays alone don't address breeding sites, so activity returns within days without drain treatment.

Brown recluse prefer dark, undisturbed areas like closets, attics, crawlspaces, and garage corners where webs appear irregular rather than organized. Sightings increase when moving stored items or during seasonal temperature changes that push them into living spaces. Identifying the violin-shaped marking on their back confirms the species during inspection.

One-time cleanouts address active infestations with intensive treatment to eliminate current populations of ants, roaches, or bed bugs. Maintenance plans use scheduled barrier treatments and monitoring to prevent infestations before they start. Cleanouts solve immediate problems while maintenance plans reduce long-term pest pressure in humid climates.

Mosquitoes rest in shaded, damp foliage during daylight hours between feeding periods. Trimming limbs reduces shade and allows sunlight to dry moisture where mosquitoes harbor. This habitat modification combined with treatments around standing water zones and lawn edges lowers populations more effectively than spraying alone.

Inspections cover attics, crawlspaces, wall voids, and exterior areas to locate droppings, gnaw marks, nesting material, and entry points. Technicians identify the rodent species, assess damage to insulation or wiring, and map access routes. This information determines trapping locations and which gaps need sealing to prevent return activity.

Commercial kitchens need monthly service to maintain health code compliance and address constant pest pressure from food sources, moisture, and deliveries. Monthly visits include monitoring stations, drain treatments, and exterior barrier maintenance. This frequency catches issues before health inspections and prevents infestations that disrupt operations or trigger violations.

Occasional invaders include crickets, millipedes, earwigs, silverfish, and slugs that enter homes seasonally during heavy rains or temperature shifts. They don't infest like roaches or ants but appear in large numbers around doors, garages, and basements. Exterior barrier treatments stop them before entry rather than treating inside after they've already invaded.