FAQS

Yes, some insects can develop resistance to pesticides.  For example, there was a study done by Texas Tech University that found that a common insecticide used on pets to treat fleas eventually made the fleas resistant to it.  Researchers are always trying to stay ahead of the curve to ensure the efficacy of their products, and to do their best to ensure their products are safely applied by creating a product label for pest technicians to follow.

Yes, some pests are more active than others during different times of the year.  This can depend on changes in the weather and the overall environment pests need to thrive.

Knowing the life cycles, where bugs like to hide, environmental conditions preferred, and the general behavior of pests can lead to better control of them. 

Yes, the EPA regulates the products used and have standards that give guidance on what can and cannot be used.  We go the extra mile to make sure we are stringently following the product labels and being sensitive to children/pets/etc. Also, if you have sensitivities/concerns, just let us know so we can be sure to do what we can to cater to your needs.  There are even some EPA exempt products available that we can use if you have special sensitivities...just let us know and we will do our best to take care of you.

We do our best to assess the needs of the customer, identify the problem pest, and then come up with an approach that will get the job done efficiently and effectively.

• If you are not seeing insect activity inside the home, then it makes little sense to apply a chemical inside a home unnecessarily. 
• If an exterior treatment is done properly, unless something is brought into the home by the homeowner/pets/etc., there really shouldn’t be a reason to treat inside unless the homeowner is observing interior bug activity.  As an added bonus, if you are not seeing bug activity inside your home, then your quarterly services are more convenient for you because there is no need for you to take off work to come let us inside your home.

Maybe…..Here are some questions you might ask yourself first before calling:  Was the bug moving fast or was it kinda sluggish?  Did you just see one?  How long after the treatment did you see the bug…just a day or two?  Some of the chemicals used are more of a slow-release product that has to be given a few days to work.  Another thing to keep in mind for more perspective is that we do our best to “control” the bugs as a pest control company, however we do not completely vaporize and or guarantee you will never see a bug again after a treatment. 

No matter what, our goal is to provide the best service possible with the tools we have at our disposal and if a re-treat is necessary then we will do it for free to make sure your needs are taken care of.