So what’s the best solution for pests in the home? Hiring a professional pest control company. But as the saying goes, good help is hard to find these days. So how can you find some good, quality pest control help? Read on to find out.
Use the internet to your advantage
No matter where you are in this country, Google can help you out with its local search. The search giant has prioritized local results over the last couple of years, which means this service works pretty well. Merely look for pest control companies near Bakersfield and you should get plenty of results.
But don’t just use the web to find names. Once you’ve settled on a few candidates, Google each company individually. Are there any press clippings online for that company? Do they have any online reviews available? Any piece of information could provide valuable insight.
Contact potential companies and discuss your problem
Whatever your specific problem is (roaches, ants, rodents), you should discuss it directly with potential pest control companies. In general, any professional exterminator should be able to deal with your pest problem, but by being specific, you can learn about this company’s methods for dealing with that problem. Additionally, you can get a more accurate quote by providing details.
It’s also important to ask about guarantees or follow-up appointments. What happens if the problem isn’t solved after a single visit? Will there be a charge for follow-ups? Is there a guarantee provided with service? Ask these things now, so you’re not scrambling for answers after the fact.
You could consider a more humane solution
In the Bakersfield area, pests will always be a concern – you can’t have a strong agricultural economy without quite a few pests running around. So you might consider adopting Integrated Pest Management solutions. IPM tries to find the least harmful way to deal with a pest issue first, and only escalates the treatment as needed.
What does this mean in practice? Here’s an example: if you have a few harmless spiders in your house, you let them live instead of removing them. They won’t hurt you and they’ll continue to catch insects in their webs. That acts as a natural deterrent against other insect problems.