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When is it Time to Call a Professional Exterminator?

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Dealing with ridding your home of a pesky spider or cockroach in your home is normal. Handling a small infestation on occasion is simple with retail remedies such as sprays and traps. However, what if you begin to notice an increase in roach sightings or notice small rashes or itchiness during the night as you sleep? When is it time to consider the aid of a professional exterminator? Here are three signs that it may be time to consider getting the help of a professional to protect your home from pests.

The Elderly, Children or Pets are Present in Your Home

Many do-it-yourself remedies and retail treatments for pests such as roaches can pose a danger to family pets, children and the elderly. Small children that crawl on carpeting and floors and pets that are constantly curious about smells are more prone to being exposed to dangerous chemicals. Elderly members of your family with lower immune systems may experience respiratory issues when certain pest control remedies are used in the home or not applied properly. In this case, the use of a professional roach exterminator is highly recommended.

You Notice Pests Other Than Roaches, Ants or Spiders

If you begin to notice small tears in shelved food products or droppings on the floor, this may be a sign of a rodent infestation. The general rule thumb where there is one, there are many, as these creatures can propagate in your home. This often leads to an uncontrollable infestation and exposure to disease and germs they commonly carry.

You Suspect Bed Bugs 

Bed bugs are typically brought into a home undetected via a person’s clothing, luggage exposed to infested areas, or used items such as a sofa or comforter. Bed bugs commonly hide in tiny spaces such as the ribbing on a mattress or a headboard and crawl on floors, walls, and even ceilings. While these bugs are not known to carry disease, they are known to bite the skin of a human typically at night when a person is sleeping. The most common symptom of a bed bug bite is excessive itching and red marks on the skin reminiscent of flea bites. When this occurs, a professional bed bug exterminator is needed.

Why Choose Us? 

The professionals at Exclusive Pest Control are highly trained to assess your home and create a pest control maintenance plan that can be scheduled to suit your needs. Contact us today for an appointment!

Effective Mosquito Control Using Pesticides in Misting Systems

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Mosquito control using pesticides is one of the most effective ways of protecting your family from flying pests. Effective pest control means using various methods that are both safe and friendly to the environment. Exclusive Pest uses systems like Mist Away to effectively maintain a safe environment for your family.

Mosquito Control

Effective mosquito control means tackling the problem from multiple angles. It’s important to maintain any vegetation on and around your property to reduce the number of places mosquitoes have to hide and breed. We will advise that you remove any standing water sources that can also provide breeding grounds for these biting pests. The use of safe, natural pesticides in a misting system has been approved by the FDA because the mist dissipates without posing a threat to humans or animals. Professional installation and maintenance help ensure that the chemicals do not reach vulnerable water sources, making a misting system safe and effective.

Pest Control

Pest control is about more than extermination. By reducing mosquito-friendly features on your property and employing other effective techniques, we can reduce the population of mosquitoes and other pests and help create a more pleasant, safer environment for your family. The last thing you want while enjoying your outdoor spaces is to be attacked by bloodthirsty, disease-carrying parasites. Not only do mosquitoes carry diseases that are dangerous to humans, but they’re also known to spread heartworm and other diseases to our family pets. Effective, safe, professional pest control can save you and your family a lot of heartache.

Using Pesticides

Many homeowners are rightfully concerned about using pesticides, especially around children and animals. The pesticides used in misting systems like Mist Away are regulated so that only enough chemical is used to effectively control mosquitoes. In addition, only safe, well-regulated chemicals are used in our systems. Pyrethrin is commonly found in pet shampoos and other insect-control applications. It is derived from a variety of chrysanthemum. The extract is highly refined and added to a synergist that increases its effectiveness. By releasing it at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most commonly active, it is most effective. The chemical degrades and dissipates in sunlight, making it safe for use around pets and children. Permethrin is the synthetic version of pyrethrin. It’s commonly used where there is a higher population of mosquitoes since it doesn’t dissipate as easily or quickly. It’s often used in areas where it’s less desirable to have the mister running at dusk and dawn, like in entertainment and restaurant venues.

No matter which safe, effective chemicals are chosen, it’s best to consult professionals when it comes to mosquito control.

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