Ridding Your Home of Unwanted Pests

by Kevin Smith Author

Is there anything worse than pests invading and sharing your home with you? It doesn’t matter what kind of pest. Whether it’s something as small as an ant or something larger like a mouse or rat, pests are unwelcome and bothersome. And they can be very destructive to the foundation or other structures of your home. Sure, you can try using methods like traps or other deterrents you can buy commercially. But that’s not necessarily getting rid of the problem. The best way to rid your home of uninvited pests is to hire professionals who have the expertise and means to get to the root of the problem and solve it once and for all.

Who to Call

Here are some tips to finding a company to do pest control in Middletown, NY:

Look for someone who has been around awhile or has years of experience
Some companies offer a free inspection. See if there are any conditions associated with that inspection and make sure you understand them.
Some companies may also offer routine service plans. Ask about what they offer and what it includes.
Don’t hire someone based solely on price. The least expensive may not always be the most cost-effective, especially if they must keep coming back to solve the problem and they’re charging you each time.
Look for someone who guarantees their work; after all, they may have to come out a couple times or so to completely solve the problem, so make sure they’re not going to keep charging you every time they come out.
Ask for references of people they’ve done work for in the past. Make sure they’re in good standing with your local Better Business Bureau and other sites where reviews are placed.
If you have pets, it’s extremely important that they understand they must use methods and/or chemicals that will be pet safe. Along this same line is the fact that some people may be allergic or sensitive to any chemicals being used. The technician should be able to provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and specimen label for each chemical used.
If they’re using chemicals, they may have to be licensed. Ask to see the license before they start spraying.
Make sure they’re insured and ask for a copy of their general liability policy.

After the Service

Make sure you get a receipt for your payment and that the receipt or other paperwork states what service was performed, whether there’s any follow-up service or action that needs to be taken and advice for you that may be helpful in preventing such problems in the future, etc. It should also itemize the costs for you.

Doing a little research before hiring a company to do pest control in Middletown, NY, will bode well for you in the long-run. You’re more likely to have success in ridding your home of pests and will be happier knowing you’re hired a responsible, knowledgeable company.