There are various methods of extermination and pest control.  These include mechanical, chemical control, biological,and preventative methods. Let’s look at these individually.

Mechanical pest control includes traps (such as a mouse trap), mosquito zappers, ant bait stations, and other physical devices. Mechanical methods of pest control are usually the most environmentally friendly.

Biological pest control, is just what it sounds like, it is a product made from something that is living (bio=life) and includes products derived from plants or other organisms such as bacteria.

Chemical pest control is the use of pesticides in some form. This could be liquid, powder, or gel. Chemical extermination can be organic, if the chemical used came from plants. Examples would be pyrethin, which is from chrysanthemums or neem, which is from the Neem tree. Usually chemical control is from synthetic products.

IPM, Integrated Pest Management, is the coordinated use of pest control methods, including cultural, biological, genetic and chemical methods, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means.

Integrated Pest Management stresses the use of complementary methods of pest control such as the introduction of natural predators. This method of pest control is much more ecologically responsible than relying on chemical methods.

It is important to know that there are various methods of pest control and which method your pest exterminator prefers to use, or normally uses. If you have any special needs, such as allergies, be sure to tell the pest exterminator that you hire so that they choose the best method for your needs.

While you can turn to natural or DIY extermination remedies, there are advantages to hiring a professional exterminator. First, exterminators know what poisons kill or repel the pest but are safe around children. Exterminators may also have humane or bio-safe products that will repel the pest without damaging the environment. This site will feature top professional exterminators in major cities and those that are consistantly good across the nation. We will provide you basic information about each, and then we will provide you with contact information you can use to get more
information directly from the exterminator including pricing information, scheduling information, and product and service information.

Whether you have the occasional pesky spider or a fire ant invasion it’s best to call in a professional exterminator. In many parts of the country it’s necessary to have a routine extermination service to keep the insects under control in and around your home or office.

We will also be providing pest exterminator tips, and articles with “need to know” information to make the right decision when choosing a pest exterminator.

Some tips for evaluating an exterminator include:

Try before you buy. Call around and determine if the
exterminators in your area will give you a free trial visit or at least a free
estimate. If you find more than one that wil give a first time free service, don’t
sign a contract until you have a chance to try the others.

Ask neighbors, friends and family in your area for recommendations. Some exterminator services offer a referral bonus, so you might be doing them a favor.

Get a price for a year of services to reduce the per visit cost. Check the paperwork for free services to treat problems between visits.

Compare companies for what a service call includes and how many services there are per year.
Do they treat inside and outside, or just outside? Do they treat your lawn also, or just the house or office structure?

Check if the same person will be doing the service calls. It’s better to have a person who is familiar with past pest issues. You don’t want a different person everytime coming into your home.

Are their people bonded if they were to accidently break something inside the house, or something else bad happens?

Do they have both natural and organic choices along with chemical pesticides?

How do they schedule visits with you so you will be home? Email or phone or mail?

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Diane