How Long Does Pest Control
Take?
It depends case-by-case. Certain pests take longer to deal
with than others, and certain homes are larger and more
complicated to service than others. Some treatments may
only take 30 minutes while others may take up to 8 hours
depending on the severity and type of treatment that is
needed.
How Long Does it Take For
Pest Control to Work?
In most cases, you can expect to see a significant and
noticeable reduction in pest activity within one to two
days. The exact timeframe depends on the pest we’re
dealing with along with the choice of materials necessary
to provide the best long-term results. In some cases, you
will actually see a slight increase in pest activity right
after our initial treatment. This is a good sign! This
means the pesticides are working. We have disrupted their
normal breeding and feeding habits, and are looking for a
new place to live – the only difference now is that
pesticide is all over them. They are not going to last
long. Give it a week or two to die down, but give us a
call if they persist past that time – we may need to give
them another round.
Is Pest Control Really
Necessary?
If you’re inquiring about pest inspection and/or pest
control, chances are you’ve tried to solve the issue
yourself. While taking things into your own hands is great
in some instances, pest control almost always requires
more strategy and attention than you can give it. More
often than not, homeowners tend to lack the expertise and
time to handle most pest-related situations that are
commonly encountered in or around a home or business. If
you’d like to nip your pest control problem in the bud
right now, call us today at 919-231-3292
How Are Pests Getting in
My Home?
There are numerous ways that pests can enter a home. Ants,
roaches, and even mice can enter through impossibly tiny
cracks and crevices as they search for food and shelter.
To lessen the chances of pests intruding into your home,
be sure to keep any branches, shrubs, piles of firewood,
decorative rocks, and any other aspect of landscaping
well-maintained. For example, if you’ve got a pile of
firewood adjacent to your home, be sure to roll around the
logs every so often to decrease the chance of pests
beginning to form nests in the area, or have them raised
off the ground. Properly stacking any piles of firewood
would also be beneficial and optimal. Spiders, ants, and
other pests have been known to use trees, shrubs, and
parts of gardens as ladders into homes through windows,
cracks in brick siding, etc. Before applying any
treatment, Stomp Pest Control inspects and pinpoints
potential problem areas that may need to be tended to, but
it is your job to make sure that these areas get the
alteration that they need.
Can I Get Rid of Pests on
My Own?
There are several temporary solutions that may work for a
short period of time, but in our experience, continued
pest control is achieved through going above and beyond
normal practices. To learn more, check out the Stomp Pest
Extermination and Inspection Difference. Amateur
applications of over-the-counter, basic pest control
products are nearly always ineffective, and take multiple
time-consuming attempts. Like any chemical, pesticides
need to be used with caution. Our certified technicians
will ensure that the job is done right, and according to
the law.
Is Pest Control Safe for
Kids and Pets?
Stomp Pest Control’s first priority is the safety and
happiness of our customers, as well as being as
environmentally friendly as possible. All of our materials
are EPA approved and biodegradable and all technicians
have been thoroughly trained on industry safety
regulations and guidelines. The products we use are the
same products that are used on sensitive areas, such as
schools and hospitals. We take pride in providing
pet-friendly and kid-friendly pest solutions to our
clients.
How Long Should Pest
Control Last?
The strongest products on the market last 60-90 days.
After that, they biodegrade and become a part of the
natural environment; otherwise, they wouldn’t be
registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The weather also affects the efficacy of our treatments –
but not as much as you’d think. Next time it rains, look
at the base of your home; chances are, it’s still dry.
This means the barrier spray is still going strong. And
for our yard treatment, the granules we use are water
activated, so the rain is actually beneficial. But, at
times, the products do wear off before we come out next,
so this is where a free re-service will come in handy.
Is Preventative Pest
Control Necessary for My Home and Business?
YES! A preventative plan is the only plan that works for
bugs. They are going to return one way or another. It will
be up to you to decide whether you want your home
protected when they do come. If there is not pesticide
preventing them from coming inside, what is stopping them
from getting inside your home? Offering coverage again
numerous pests native to Cary, Raleigh, and surrounding
areas, be sure to ask us any questions related to
maintaining a pest-free home for years to come. We love
answering questions and will help any way we’re able to.
How Quickly Can Your Pest
Control Team Come to My Home or Business?
Our well-versed and experienced team is likely in your
area more often than you would think. Really stressing the
importance of transparent dynamics between customers and
employees, we are easily reached and would happily provide
you with a time frame as far as when we could come by for
our initial inspection and evaluation. Our customers have
often mentioned how much they appreciated our hassle-free,
one-call scheduling and emergency, same-day service.
Please keep in mind, we are only a quick phone call away.
When Can I Clean After
Pest Control?
Usually, it’s safe to clean your home after pest control
treatment about 3-5 days after the treatment took place.
If part of your treatment included leaving bait around
your home, you should be able to clean around them as long
as you stay away from the bait. It’s always a good idea to
clean before the exterminator arrives, this way you won’t
have to wait too long between cleaning your home.