If you find an ideal company for home pest control in Virginia Beach, you will most likely stay and wait for them to arrive at an agreed date and time. But knowing what these professionals do before, during, and after service can reap dividends in terms of permanently eliminating pests at your home. There is little difference between the first and second visit, but you do not want a second visit, for sure. To guarantee that a second visit is not needed, read below.
Prior to Service
Before the service is made, expect the pest control company to advise you to do some tasks required for the successful completion of the service. Although it depends on the level of infestation, they will ask you to remove items from your home or clean areas where the treatments will be done. Also, pets such as dogs, birds, and fish should be vacated to a safer place, away from the potentially harmful chemicals.
Initial Inspection
The moment the pest control professional arrives (after a short meeting or introduction), entry areas are checked. From windows, doors, pipes, to attics and garages, every part where pests (like rats or insects) normally get into your home will be scrutinized. The initial inspection will be judicious, as the professional will check every nook and cranny where entry is possible.
Yard and Moisture Check
Checking the yard is paramount to finding where pests potentially come from. A yard is also an area where future pests may begin their journey to your home. As with moisture, there will be parts of the home where moisture accumulates. Damp or wet areas are preferred breeding grounds of pests compared to dry areas. Using a moisture meter, the professional will see which parts of your home should be kept dry.
Analysis and Reporting
After inspecting the home and its surroundings, the professional will look over their findings. They will make an analysis of the situation and will begin writing a report. In this report, they will provide the information gathered, including a plan of exterminating the pests using recommended treatment approaches. This part of the professional's job may take some time as they will have to come up with a report that is easy for you to understand.
Discussion and Extermination Procedure
As soon as the professional finishes their report, they will discuss them with you. Everything that is going on in your home regarding the infestation will be talked about part by part. Aside from the extermination process, you will also learn about solutions that you can do on your own to minimize infestation—how your home is built, materials or objects to be removed, pests brought by your pets, etc.—and avoid future ones. Afterwards, the pest control professional may proceed with the treatment. Discussions for future visits may be talked about before or after the treatment.
For a successful pest control service to push through, cooperation between you and the pest control company is ideal. This will ensure that the activities done will remove pests and even reduce the use of pesticides since succeeding visits will be unnecessary. Regarding the use of pesticides, especially if the professional leaves you with some homework for future DIY tasks, it is advisable that you determine which to use. According to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), contacting your local University Extension Service is helpful.
