The number of pests in an area varies from season to season. They are often controlled by changing the environment.

For example, keeping wood piles away from the house can prevent rodents from entering. Getting rid of weeds and trimming back shrubs that touch the home can keep insects from looking for ways in. Contact Facility Pest Control now!

Commercial pest control is a vital service for restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes and other businesses that need to maintain an inviting and sanitary work environment. Pests like roaches, ants and flies can quickly cause problems that are costly for your business. In addition to the financial costs of extermination, they can also damage your reputation. A pest problem in your place of business can make people question the safety and cleanliness of your establishment. Taking care of a pest infestation as quickly as possible can help prevent this damage and keep your customers happy.

Unlike residential properties, most businesses need quick turnarounds to get back to their daily operations after pest extermination services. This is because businesses have to accommodate clients and employees that require them to operate on a schedule that does not allow for extended closures. Pest control specialists understand this need and offer services that are quicker than most residential treatments, resulting in minimal interruptions to your business.

Many of the same pests that affect residential property can also impact commercial spaces, from bed bugs that invade hotels to cockroaches and ants in office buildings. Many of these pests can also present health and safety concerns, such as roaches that spread bacteria in kitchens or rodents that chew through important electrical wiring, potentially causing an electric fire.

A commercial property management plan is a critical component for preserving the integrity and reputable nature of a business. This plan is a set of guidelines that specifies all pest-related issues and how they will be addressed, including ongoing monitoring and treatment for pest prevention.

Commercial pest control professionals often use a more targeted approach for treating businesses than their residential counterparts, targeting specific entry points into a building and limiting the amount of chemicals that are applied. They can also offer green options to businesses that are concerned about the environmental impact of pest control products. These eco-friendly solutions use methods that are safer for the environment and the workers at a business. This allows for a more sustainable and effective method of keeping pests away from a business, while still providing the protection it needs to thrive.

Residential Pest Control

Homeowners typically hire pest control services because they have a current infestation or wish to prevent an infestation in the future. In addition to contaminating food, pests like mice and rats can spread diseases, while cockroaches and rodents can cause damage that leads to expensive repair bills. Pests can also make asthma and allergies worse in children and adults. Safe pest control requires that residents follow guidelines for cleaning, storing food and reporting building maintenance issues to property owners or managers.

Pests are more likely to appear in residential areas than in commercial spaces, because homes have more fabric and many more hiding places for pests than open offices or retail shops. The most common pests that infest homes include ants, roaches, spiders, crickets and bed bugs. Many of these pests hide in nooks and crannies and can remain undetected for a while until they reach a large number.

A reputable pest control company will perform an in-depth inspection and develop a treatment plan that addresses the specific needs of your home. Treatment options may include baits, crack and crevice spraying, and other targeted solutions. Before hiring a pest control company, ask about their qualifications and training. Look for a company that follows green pest control principles, which means they use fewer chemicals overall and minimize risks to people, pets and wildlife.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is another effective pest control method that targets and fixes the causes of pest problems. Instead of routinely spraying chemical pesticides, IPM programs aim to suppress pest populations below economic injury levels by adjusting environmental conditions and making structural changes that prevent pests from entering buildings.

Taking preventative steps at home is the best way to keep pests away from your house. This can include keeping food in tightly closed containers, removing piles of trash and sweeping up fallen leaves or other debris. It’s also important to repair any cracks or holes in the walls and foundation of your home. For further guidance, read our blog on pest control for residents. Additionally, consider signing up for a Home Protection Plan from Accurate Pest Control, which covers all general insects and rodents throughout the year, plus an annual termite inspection (termite treatment plans are sold separately). For more information, call the office today!

Lawn Care

A lush, green lawn is the ultimate outdoor beauty that can boost the value of your home. However, it takes a lot of work to keep a lawn healthy and looking its best. It requires regular treatments that involve fertilization, weed control, soil health and turf disease management. Professionals provide the expert knowledge needed to make your lawn thrive while adding curb appeal to your property.

If you are looking for a lawn care company to maintain your property, look for one with a licensed pest control operator. They should be able to provide you with a list of the ingredients in their products and advise you when it’s safe for children and pets to resume playing on your property after treatment.

In addition to pesticides, there are many other products available to manage pests, including insect growth regulators (IGRs) that prevent the emergence of adult insects and rodenticides to kill rodents. There are also organic fungicides and herbicides that help control unwanted plants without damaging beneficial ones.

A good lawn starts with proper watering, which is why an efficient sprinkler system is so important. An irrigation system ensures that every inch of your yard gets the amount of water it needs, helping you avoid common problems like brown spots or overwatering-induced diseases. Other vital lawn maintenance techniques include aeration, dethatching and mowing. Aeration helps loosen thatch, allowing for deeper water penetration and preventing fungus. Dethatching removes dead grass and roots, allowing for better water and nutrient absorption. And mowing correctly promotes grass health and can even help reduce weeds by keeping them smaller.

Weeds are often a sign that your lawn’s overall health is suffering. While a few weeds may be tolerable, an overgrowth can signal that your lawn is lacking in nutrients and moisture. A combination of improved lawn care practices and a pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicide can help you get your weed problem under control.

Other natural ways to keep your yard unattractive to pests and fungi are by using mulches made of wood chips, bark or leaves and by not bagging grass clippings or raking leaves. This not only reduces landfill waste but also lowers your reliance on commercial fertilizers and pesticides.

Pest Prevention

Pests are organisms that cause harm to humans or property. They include small mammals like rats and mice, insects such as cockroaches, ants and termites, flying insects such as flies, wasps and bees, and other organisms such as birds, fish, worms, snails, mites and caterpillars. Their presence can result in physical contamination of food products and packaging by rodent droppings or insect parts, tainting with disease causing microorganisms, loss of product quality (e.g., spoilage), and economic damage.

Pest control includes preventive measures such as scouting, exclusion, repulsion and sterilisation programs. Pest control may also involve the use of chemicals or biological controls such as predators, parasites, pathogens and sterile males. Other methods of control include trapping, baits, swatting and physical removal or destruction.

The goal of pest prevention is to keep a pest from becoming a problem, thereby avoiding the need for costly control. It involves removing food, water and shelter that attracts the pest and cleaning up trash and debris that provides hiding places for them. It also means fixing leaky pipes, repairing cracks and crevices in walls, and keeping garbage cans closed tightly and storing food in containers with tight-fitting lids. It also involves removing piles of leaves or other materials that can provide pests with a sheltered environment.

Preventive measures are most effective when used together. Preventive actions should be done regularly and consistently. Control should be initiated only when the pest population reaches a level that causes unacceptable harm. Control techniques should be chosen to minimize the risk of exposure to people and animals and the environment. They should also be cost-effective, aiming to reduce the number of pests and their damage to acceptable levels as quickly as possible. When pesticides are used, they should be carefully applied and kept away from food, water and soil to avoid contaminating these areas. They should also be kept out of reach of children and pets. Pest repellants are often an inexpensive alternative to pesticides, and they work by mimicking a predator or using spices and other scents that deter pests.