Professional pest control operators (PCOs) will generally provide the home,business property owner with a specific list of preparation activities, “prep,” that their company requires to complete prior to their visit. And because a lack of preparation could make a treatment unsafe or cause reinfestation of the entire home or building, many PCOs will not treat areas that are not prepped to their specifications.Although each company should provide its customers with a specific list of steps, there are some general rules of thumb for prepping for service.DIY Do It Yourself pest control & prevention techniques. This includes controlling and preventing pests such as Bed bugs,cockroaches, ants, mice and rats, termites, spiders, and silverfish. It will also include pest control & pest prevention techniques for pantry pest like meal moths and flour beetles, and gnats like fruit flies, drain flies and fungus gnats.Sometimes it is better to hire a pest control professional than to try to do it yourself. This is particularly true if the pest problem is ongoing, if the infestation has become large, or if the products needed for control are only authorized for use by certified professionals.The Experience of pest control professionalBefore allowing the pest control expert to enter the home, ask to see his or her identification, license, and certification, and check to ensure it is current. Almost every state requires that technicians be certified, and that pest control professional participate in annual training to keep the license current. The Pest control service CompanyIs the company bonded and insured? This can be important to both protect the property and protect against liability. Visit the company’s website. Does it appear professional? Is it knowledgeable? Do its value correspond with the norm?
The pest exterminator, should be knowledgeable enough to answer pest control questions. There may be a question or two that pest control representative does not know off-hand, and, if so, willing to find out . It is better to hear an honest “I don’t know, but I’ll find out,” than to be given a wrong or made-up answer.
When exterminators comes to the door, her uniform and overall appearance should be clean and professional. The truck, equipment, and chemicals should also provide the with a secure feeling of professionalism.
Before calling a pest control company, ask friends and neighbors for referrals. Check with the state pest control association, or visit www.npma.com for a state-by-state list of providers. It is always wise to check any company with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org).
The lowest price is not always the best deal. If a company says it will solve the problem in one service for $X, and the problem still exists after payment for that service, most likely need to start over with another pest control service and end up paying a great deal more than choosing quality over price the first time.
Hiring a pest control company for ongoing service, discuss the options with the pest control service. Will quarterly service take care of the problem? How about monthly service? Perhaps start with monthly, or more frequent, service to eliminate the problem, then drop to a less frequent maintenance schedule once it is solved. Be sure to read the contract carefully, understand all fine print, and ask questions before signing on the line.
Before attempting any service, the pest control exterminator should discuss exactly what the problem is, find out where and what’s going on, and ask probing questions to ensure she fully understands the pest problem. Following that discussion, the pest control technician should inspect the home or building through a professional eye, identify the pest or pests, and set a treatment plan.
In many cases the pest control expert will use chemicals for elimination, but should be willing to discuss the chemicals to use, any possible adverse effects, and any non-chemical options. All chemical containers should be labeled and have a clean, professional appearance. Upon request, the technician should be able to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and specimen label for each chemical used.
After completing service, the pest exterminator should provide a report detailing the service performed, any necessary follow-up action, and any customer advice. The pest control report should also detail the service costs.
At some point during service, the technician should make recommendations for future prevention. Depending on the service being performed, it is possible that this could come before, during, or after service. For example, if the inspection reveals a potential pest harborage area, the technician should inform and recommend immediate clean-up. If a structural issue is found, the technician may wait until the end and recommend maintenance, such as screen replacement or repairing of holes.
Many pest control companies offer guarantees, even if it is as simple as “Guaranteed satisfaction.” Be sure to read the fine print of this as well, know what the responsibilities are and how to invoke the guarantee if needed.
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