Insect Proofing Your Home | Charleston, SC
Pest control is mostly prevention. Getting insects out of your house once they’re well established often requires calling in professional exterminators. Keeping bugs out requires vigilance, but is far more pleasant than living with winged, crawling, stinging, biting pests. In addition to a good pest control program from Exclusive Pest Control, there are steps you can take to prevent insects from making your home theirs.
Inside the Home
Although your electric bill might not thank you, one of the best ways to prevent insect intrusion is to keep your lights on. Many bugs thrive in dark spaces, so regularly flooding your rooms with light- even rooms that aren’t used often like the basement can help deter insect invaders. Smells and dampness are prime attractants for many insects as well. Keep food and trash covered and sealed at all times, and be sure to mend any tears in screens. Stop up any holes or gaps that insects can use to slip into your home, including the space around entry doors. Weatherization strips can be quite effective in sealing off potential insect highways.
Around the Home
Cut back brush and keep grass and other foliage well-trimmed close to the home. Bugs love damp, dark, cool places to hide and breed. Offer them as few places as possible to gather. Keep gutters cleared and don’t let leaf litter or brush to pile up around your home. By reducing the number of places bugs can gather and breed, you can keep the population under control.
Outside the Home
Check your property for sources of still, standing water, including old tires, puddles, discarded containers, and old swimming pools. Any standing, stagnant water should be drained as soon as possible. Mosquitos lay their eggs in standing water. Don’t give them a chance. Remove all standing water as soon as possible.
Why Choose Exclusive Pest Control?
EPC is committed to quality pest control. We will provide you and your family with superior care and protection from unwanted pests utilizing state of the art treatment techniques while upholding the highest level of safety standards.
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integrated pest management
The Integrated Pest Management system reduces the negative impacts that may occur on the environment through the use of problem prevention, regular monitoring, correct diagnosis, threshold development, and management methods.
John was very accommodating and went out of his way to satisfy our needs. We intend to keep his service and would highly recommend him to anyone. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
Leo W., Goose Creek, SC
For the job I had for EPC I am very satisfied. He has made a huge difference - Unfortunately this house had a roach infestation before, but now we are taking the step to end this nightmare. When I contacted EPC for pest control John was very fast in response, so yes I would refer him to others, prices are good and the service is good as well. John was on time, we are very happy.
Rhonda M., Goose Creek, SC
My experience with Exclusive Pest Control was excellent. John was very professional and friendly. I would use him again and recommend him to others.
Linda J., Goose Creek, SC
John did an excellent job for a very fair price. Highly recommended.
Ben J., Charleston, SC
Being allergic to most bug sprays, I was skeptical about having our yard sprayed. And living in the low country my entire life, I had accepted the fact that mosquitoes are just part of our environment. John came out and sprayed the yard. It was unbelievable! I was literally able to go outside and read a book in the grass. I am a believer!
Laura Watson
John responded immediately by phone and treated my house the next day. He was very professional and advised me with the next steps to take to keep my home protected. I'm a very pleased customer and would hire him again, if needed.
Kelly T., North Charleston, SC
I have been using Exclusive Pest Control for 3 years. We live on the golf course with the marsh behind us. So we have a LOT of mosquitos! John has been wonderful to work with and guarantees his services. Without doubt, I can call on a whim to say the bugs are attacking and he comes to our rescue! I’ve even sent him a text message the day before I am having an event at my home and he is always quick to arrive.
Lisa Cable, Coldwell Banker United
I would highly recommend John McGee and Exclusive Pest Control. They are very thorough and professional. I get reminders when my maintenance is due, instead of a just bill for it and no one ever showing up. He is the only one that has actually kept the mosquitos away. When I need an extra mosquito spray because of all the rain, they are always available to get right out, none of this we’ll be in your area in two weeks.
Darla Hood, Hawaii Destination Expert