Every home is at risk for pest infestations. Pests want the things that your home has to offer: shelter, food, and water. They will continually try and find a way to get inside your house. The process of keeping pests out of your home requires you to be proactive. Staying on top of home maintenance tasks can provide some protection against pests. Keeping your house tidy and free from food waste is another way to minimize how attractive it looks to hungry pests. Unfortunately, it is still possible to get a pest infestation even if you are diligent with home maintenance and consistent with your cleaning efforts. You need to couple your prevention efforts with professional pest control services in order to provide your home with the highest level of protection. There are a number of different options when it comes to pest control services. How do you decide which type of pest control services your home needs? Getting the answer to this question will require you to first answer a few other questions.
Do you have a current pest infestation?
If you have a current pest infestation that will dictate what type of pest control services your home needs. An active infestation requires treatment aimed at eradication as opposed to treatment designed for prevention. Preventative termite treatment typically involves spraying a barrier of insecticide around the outside perimeter of your home. This barrier deters pests from passing over it and into your house. For an active infestation you need treatment that is applied inside your home at the source of the infestation. The pest pro will apply treatment in areas where pests are most likely to infest to ensure that the pests come in contact with the insecticide.
Have you had problems with pests in the past?
Your past experience with pests can determine what type of pest control services your home needs. If your home once had a termite infestation then termite prevention should be part of your plan. General pest control usually includes protection against pests like cockroaches, spiders, and crawling insects. Other pests like rodents, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes may only be treated as part of a customized treatment program. If there is a particular type of pest that has caused you problems in the past then seek out pest control services that will help prevent that pest from being an issue in the future.
What pests are common in your area?
A local pest control professional will be familiar with the pests that commonly cause problems for homeowners in the area. It is a good idea to set up pest control services for the most common pests in your area. These pests are the most likely to cause problems in your home.
Figuring out what type of pest control services you need is a process that requires collaboration between you and a pest control professional. You can get started on the process by exploring the treatment plans available from San Joaquin Pest Control in Visalia. Once you understand what is available you can call to discuss what is right for your home and get a free quote.
