Baiting pests involves dressing a pest control product to make it more attractive to the target species. This draws them out to either eat it or share it with their respective colonies. Baiting is one of the more effective methods because many species notice spray and dust products and avoid them. Keep in mind, however, that baiting is a slow process that requires time to be truly effective. It’s fairly safe to use within the home, as baiting products generally contain 5% or less of the active pest control ingredients. This amount is only enough to cause harm to targeted pests.

We most commonly use traps when targeting rodents or other small mammals. Snap traps and glue traps are some of the most common. We use hanging glue traps for flying insects such as flies and gnats. Glue traps are usually bright in color or shiny and reflective, attracting many of these smaller nuisances. Additionally, beetle traps are very effective against small roaches, beetles, and similar pests. Some animals, such as certain rodent species, often require unique traps built specifically for them.

Areas such as plumbing under the sink, space behind large appliances such as dishwashers, and even along window sills are preferred locations for many pests. Narrow cracks and crevices form within these small nooks and crannies. We typically treat these areas with sprays and dusts to temporarily deter most pests. We use injection tubes to seal off cracks. Ingredients within the injector solution encourage common pests to avoid these areas.

Exterior power sprays are one of our more common treatments, in which we apply pest control solution spray along the perimeter of your home. This creates a protective barrier that many pests, both large and small, do their best to avoid. Power sprays are excellent, long-term pest solutions that many exterminators provide. Although safe, interior sprays may have an undesirable smell, preventing you from using treated rooms within your home for a short period. Using exterior sprays as an early precautionary measure prevents you from having to resort to this route indoors.

Pests that damage internal structures of homes, such as termites, often require in-wall treatments. Technicians deposit sprays around plumbing, cabling, and other vulnerable structures. Doing so prevents termites and other pests from causing nearby damage. Repeated use and full coverage discourage pests from entering your walls in the first place.

Some areas within your yard are more likely to attract bugs than others. This is especially true with uneven terrain or poor drainage. When water pools, it attracts pests such as mosquitoes. They lay their eggs on or near the water, causing an eventual increase in the nearby population. These situations require regular and ongoing treatments throughout the year.