Pest Control Services Knowledge Base
Pest Control Marketing Services? I remember reading an article about a marketing service that hires local college kids to contact local businesses that maybe in need of pest control services. They charged on a per contract basis meaning they would agree to get your $ XXXX amount of monthly business in exchange for a flat rate. I have looked online and cannot find any service like this. I find lots of pay per lead type of program but nothing that handles the complete sales process and hands over the contracts. I would really like to know if anyone can tell me who offers this service?.
what poison do pest control services use? Hi I'm trying to find out what poison the pest control people use when spraying houses? We have a flea problem and don't have the money at the moment to pay someone so we want to do it ourselves
How much do pest / mice control services like Terminix or Orkin cost? Do they work? After cleaning under my stove I saw a slew of mouse droppings which was the first indication we had a big problem. We live near a field and I bought these humane mice traps and have caught 3 mice in a period of 3 days. However, I think the problem is much bigger than I anticipated. I am thinking about a service but how much does it cost? Would it be safe for my two dogs and family? Do these services actually work in getting rid of mice?
Do you hire a pest control service for your home? I just moved to Roseville, CA, and bought my first home. I always figured if I had an insect problem, that I could handle it myself. Some have told me that using a pest control service is a good idea. Do you? What do you think?
Is my lanlord responsible for pest control services?? Two years ago we moved into this house. It was invested w/ spiders, ants, roaches and a few mice. Our lanlord never sprayed. We've been trying to get rid of the problem since. The ants are understandable and under controll, but the spiders arent. We have black widows and lots of other spiders as well. We have two cats and a three months old baby now. I killed 8 spiders in the last three days alone. The house needs a pest control service. Is my lanlord resposible for paying the pest control service? Two years ago we moved into this house. It was invested w/ spiders, ants, roaches and a few mice. Our lanlord never sprayed. We've been trying to get rid of the problem since. The ants are understandable and under controll, but the spiders arent. We have black widows and lots of other spiders as well. We have two cats and a three months old baby now. I killed 8 spiders in the last three days alone. The house needs a pest control service. Is my lanlord resposible for paying the pest control service? And our lanlord is family.
I need pest control service for my home, how much does this cost? I just bought a home and plan on moving in about a week. When I dropped by the house today I noticed that there a lot of spiders and some ants through out the house. I want to get the house sprayed before I start moving my stuff in, Can someone give me an idea on how much pest control service costs and what company provides good service. Thanks for your reply
Are property managers obligated to provide outside pest control services regularly? My dog has the most horrible flea infestation I have ever seen. It is obviously from outside in my apartment complex where the "dog walk" is. There are no fleas in the house, only the ones that she brings home on her. When asked, the property management team said that they "DO" spray for fleas and insects outside, but would not be able to continue spraying because they used up "their 2007 budget" for pest control. I thought this was a joke, but they were serious. Now, my dog is left with scabs and fleas all over her body...with no way out. Is there anything that the team is obligated to do. This is almost bordering on animal cruelty. For those of you that are assuming I don't take preventative measures towards fleas on my dog and are jumping down my throat making ignorant statements that I am blaming this on other people: My dog is on Frontline 60+lb treatment, every month to the day. She is also bathed regularly using flea preventative shampoos and coat moisturizer. Her hygiene is excellent. We take care of her like a queen. When there is an INFESTATION, however, it's just that...it infests her body. I understand that it is my responsibility people. And have taken such. Everyone is misinterpreting the question and forging their own "placate the asker" scenario. I'm not at the tribunals so relax. It's a question of rights and property managers. She has had Advantixx, Frontline, Gels, Sprays...we've set off bombs in the house, we've taken away all her bedding and blankets.
Can I ignore a pest control bill if they just have my name and address? I have a unpaid bill from a pest control service that I feel I should not pay. They did a horrible job and are now charging $150 even though I had to call another company. The exterminator left before I could pay him. The only information they have is my Name, cell phone number, and apartment address. What can they do if I don't pay? Can I just ignore them?
Pest control? I am looking to get services of any pest control company in california. I am only aware of companies which take a year contract but I am looking for one time service. Is anyone aware of any company which does that? Also, if you have any experience with them, please share that as well.
Anyone used Abell's Pest Control services or anything like that? Hello. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. We used zodiac spray on all the animals except out newest kitten at first but just tonight we noticed the kitten had tons of adult fleas which we immediately cleaned off and killed the eggs with Dawn soap and then the zodiac spray. She's completely clean of them now but obviously the problem is not solved. We checked the animals we sprayed and the two dogs had fleas in their genital areas. We wiped them down but the flea eggs are obviously still throughout the home. We are a low income family and have been searching through the internet for ways we can fix this flea problem. We came across many home remedies which we will try but like anyone else we would like professional help. We found a few and Abell seemed to be the best. But; we're not sure of the price or anything and we are wondering if anyone else has used their services. We're going to get a free estimate sometime soon (hopefully) but we're not sure how that will come out. Does anyone have any other suggestions on top of this? We've read that extermination can cost anymore from 30-200$ for fleas. Does anyone know a cheaper professional place or if Abell will be too much. We can pay around 100-150$ if we're lucky, but we don't expect it to cost that much since we caught it early and we live in a small apartment. If anyone can help us out it will be greatly appreciated.
Starting up a Pest Control buisness in UK? Hi there I am looking to set up a small company with myself and a good friend. It will offer pest control services. Im looking for advice on starting, registering and find out what tax I have to pay etc.
Professional Pest Control, still have issues? Hey there. I have a professional Pest Control service. They come once a quarter. However, I often see ants and other bugs in the house. Is this normal? or should I find a new service?
Are landlords required to provide exterminators/pest control services for tenants in Yonkers, NY? In my current apartment, we've had a few mice. I just saw a mouse on my stove and I can't live like that! We also have cockroaches in the bathroom and kitchen. The landlord of my old apartment had an exterminator visit the building every few months. My current landlord does not. Is he required to provide this service? (It's a 4 story building with about 8 apartments) Also, we moved in 2 years ago and still don't have screens in several windows. Is any of this legal?
Do I have to clear pest control services with my homeowners association for my town home? I am new to owning a town home and actually have yet to even move in. I am arranging to move to FL from across the country and have not yet familiarized myself with the homeowners association. My soon to be home is overrun with bugs and unfortunately termites. Generally speaking, do I have to get a permit or a clearance from the homeowners association to get rid of these bugs? And are they going to make me use a specific company? I have already put a call into them but they take upwards of a week to return my calls and I would like to get some quotes soon. I know I have to get permission for a lot of things, just wondering if this is included since it may involve outdoor work, or even tenting.
Service Pro Pest Control In Florida. Is this a good business to get into for summer? I am looking into being an independent contractor for a Pest Control Company called Service Pro in Florida. Has anyone worked with this company before and can vouche for it or against it? I am still some what on the fence with this company and I would like to know what other people say about this company? Any help would be appreciated.
best pest control service in chennai? I am looking for pest control services for my residence in Chennai. Kindly let me know if any of you know of a good service provider for the same. TY
best pest control service for ants? I have a small ants in my house, first I notice them in kitchen and I put all sweet food in refrigerator, but it didn't help, I clean and use ant killer spray, anyway they coming, now it getting worst I see them in every place in my house, so this is really big problem, please help me choose the best pest control, I live in WA state, we have some here Alpha, Eden, Orkin...., I just want to choose the best witch really help me. Thank you
Ideas for Pest Control Service? I need some ideas to promot a pest control service. Some of the ideas i have are: Sales Kit, Referral discount card, and Door knob hanger.... can you suggest something new and creative ?
Professional pest control tech. secrets ? I plan to get a professonal pest control service Asap, but I need some answers now a real head start.. I am already,Cleaning Everything. What about, traps, baits, and gels? I know most professonal roach kill products are not available to the public, so what's the next best thing ? What about a,"Do It your self "pest control shop? I live in, Orlando Florida, in a moble home.. I have lived here 43 years, so I am use to our unique,ok, weird weather. The cock roaches are so resilliant this year, more then past years that I have seen.. Is there a powder, as well as the boric acid, and something to flush them out with ? I heard about the baits I can make,the boric acid, flour, bacon drippings.what's the "formula" for this, how much of each ? I need to do the edges of the cealing too. What about, Bioganic products ? I can't tent, I am too close to my neighbors, like a sardine can, well, almost.. Help....
How much can I expect termite control to cost? And are there other services I should get from a pest control service??? Like including other pests, yearly sprayings, etc. I know there is no way to know for sure how much it will cost and that it depends on a lot of factors, but I just want a general idea. I live in North Carolina, House is 1200 square feet, and lot is wooded, about 1/3 acre.
Pest control,cost? Does anyone knows about how much would it cost to have a pest control for an apartment? Any good pest control service?
Pest Control Service for Bed Bug Extermination - Tenant/landlord's choice? I rent in an apartment complex.My apartment has bed bugs and I want to get rid of them before I move out next month. My landlord said I can only employ one pest control service who they have an agreement with. But, another equally good pest control service is charging me much less. I could not find anything regarding this issue in the lease agreement. Can I use the cheaper pest control service since I have to pay for the extermination treatment? HI Cowgrl Thank you for responding. I live in Washington State. The apartment complex is insisting I use the expensive Pest Control Service who they have a contract with.
Why is Commercial Pest Control more effective than Domestic Pest Control? ? Fumigation used to result in hundreds of dead cockroaches leeching out of the cracks and dropping to the floor .. new pesticides are useless i haven't come across one dead body. I have used a wide range of products to rid myself of german roaches, have hired and payed for hundreds of dollars of domestic pest control services and can honestly say that my coffee cup catches more roaches than all of them combined. Restaurant friends, who had success with their own pest erradications, suggested I hire a company who erradicates pests to industry standards ..ie..for restaurants, motels, and some very well known resorts etc. I figured if it was good enough for them it was going to work for me. The company in question travelled from another city and took aprox 3 hrs to fumigate my house interior/exterior and workshed, it was very expensive but i didn't care so long as the treatment worked. Sadly..I still had roaches!! I've lost faith in all exterminators since then they simply Don't Work!.. and i refuse to pay for services i have NOT received. Are they using different strengths of chemical for domestic areas than they do in Commercial Areas?
Success stories anyone, re: pest control? Does anyone please have any success stories regarding using a pest control service, considering they have a guarantee supposedly? I am scheduled for service this coming Saturday and havent been able to sleep there (been staying with a friend) due to friggin disgusting roaches, tried sprays and advice on other stuff and it hasnt worked for me. I moved in two weeks ago, contacted leaving landlord voicemail, she never responded. So please, they are going to be charging me like 95 down and 80 ev. 2 months and I dont want to waste time or my money if this isn't even going to be a success.
Are pest control contracts or monthly service plans really necessary? Almost all pest control companies requires contract nowadays or have a "service plan," are they really necessary? I mean do they spray just enough to last so many months? This is for a typical very clean house. Ants find there way through window cracks to eat my croissant. Plus is there a difference of effectiveness between the powder and liquid spray the professionals use? What is the reasoning for putting bait in the house?
do I need a professional pest control service for my not-so-old townhouse? Hello.. I live in a 5 year old townhouse(Toll brothers) . away from water, away from big trees. very small yard on the back. I got this visit from a local pest control guy ( MOXIE ) and I fell for his talk and signed up for an annual contract.. but now i am wondering.. i don't have any visible pest problems - other than the occasional ants i see in the kitchen. Do i really need a professional pest control service? are there any invisible pests lurking behind my walls?
Do I need a pest control service for my situation? I move to a townhouse for almost three months. Recently, I found at least 10 spiders in my house. I don't know where did they come from. I am thinking maybe there are still spiders in my home. Does any one have this situation? Do I need to use pest control? If I use pest control, do I need to do outdoor too?? Do i need to do it every two or three months? or it can be solved once??? or what kind of spray or stuff I can get and do it by myself? Thanks for sharing.....
Home Pest Control Help? Does anyone know if over the counter pest control's work as well as hiring a professional exterminator? We have lots of spiders in our house, especially the basement. I wanted to know if anyone had success with products you can buy at Home Depot or Lowes instead of me spending $200 + $45/mo for a pest control service. Personal experience & website references would be a big help. Thanks.
Renter/Homeowner responsibility for pest control? We've lived in our house for almost exactly a year now. For the last month our home has been OVERRUN with black ants! I'm talking all over the carpets, the counters, dishwasher, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage...everywhere!! We don't ever leave food out and we clean all rooms regularly, these ants aren't fining anything...but they won't go away!! I've sprayed all around the house, the window sills, the baseboards, EVERYWHERE!!! In addition to this we get spiders often and black widows every now and then. Is our landlord responsible for the cost of a professional pest control service? I don't believe the house was sprayed when we moved in, as I found and killed several black widows in and around the house before we moved in furniture. If you know, please tell me where I can look online at renters/homeowners rights and responsibilities, specifically on this issue. Thanks! Oh ya, we in in California, Kern Co.
what is the average cost of pest control for a one bedroom apartment? I live in Tallahassee, Florida. The rent is $520 a month and "includes pest control". We have not received this service and we have requested it for two months now. I want the landlord to repay me for the service I have not received but do not know how much it costs for a one bedroom apartment...
Pest (Ant) Control? Dear All, we have a tremendous ant problem in our house. Have you encountered any effective solutions (either pest control products or services) that decisively reduced the infestation? The situation is so severe that I can see ants crawling on everything...( at least 5 on each table) and sometimes I would find ants crawling on my skill and my neck without realizing...help...
How do I get rid of Spiders outside? Hello, I am in my first home of my own :) I am trying to save money so I do not want to use pest control services very often. So I bought a sprayer and some Spectracide Triazacide (sp?) concentrated insect spray. I applied per the instructions around the outside of my house. I am not sure if it worked for other insects, but the Spiders are still everywhere. I live in Missouri and they are bad here, including Brown Recluse spiders. They are really bad on my decks, they get in my garage, and they are in these bushes I have outside. I spreyed all of this, but it did not kill the spiders. What is a good outdoor spray to use that will kill and keep spiders away? Spiders in my yard do not bother me. They don't scare me, and I know they can be good. But they bother me in my garage, and when they cover my front porch. MO, where I live, has a ton of Brown Recluse spiders, these are not fun to be bit by...
where can I find a do it yourself pest control? I have a roach problem and spent 300.00 dollars to all Pro ao service my house and I have seen them twice and the first time they told me to clean certain areas. I need something that I can do myself
Experienced answers only: How to get rid of cock roaches? Please do not respond just to get points.I need experienced cock roach conquerors to answer this question. Please do not respond just to get answer points. I have tried boric acid, foggers, pest control services. I still have cockroaches.
insect pest? Hi, Im from London UK. There is a very small amount of insect/fly pest in my house, but i cant seem to identify it. Can anyone advise me how I can get it identified? (without paying for these pest control services) Many thanks Hi...thanks to your suggestion, i did a bit looking around I think its a Clothes moth....i really dont know how to get rid off it, especially with a 4 month old baby at home
How to get rid of bugs? We just moved into a new apartment last week and every single day we're finding 10-15 bugs! Between ants, spiders, and millipedes. I am TERRIFIED of bugs. The complex does not provide pest control services and will not let us use our own pest control service or bug bombs or any other poison kind of thing (it's a community that allows dogs so they don't want them getting sick I guess). Any other suggestions? I'm going CRAZY here!
Why is it "illegal" for pest control companies to exterminate dangerous spiders? I signed up for service with a pest control company mainly because I wanted to eliminate a spider infestation (brown recluse included). After I had already signed a year contract, they told me that it was llegal for them to specifically kill spiders. I am terrified of the things, as I have been bitten before, and I have 2 small kids who are not afraid to pick up bugs. I have tried killing them myself, but the store-bought chemicals never really work, and I can't use them in most places on the main floor because of the kids. Why do they claim it's illegal to exterminate them? How can I get rid of them successfully (and safely)? Thank you for your answers. I have looked into it from as many different web sources as I can find, and have found that they basically lied to me. So tomorrow they will be getting a call from one POed (possibly former) customer. Yep, it is Terminix.
What is Boric acid and how dose it work ? Is there a non toxic powder or one that can be made? that will kill roaches ? How can I break the breeding cycle ? I prefure answers from Floridians, or any state simular to, Centrel Florida's climet.. Palmeto bugs, wolf spiders, too.. I need dry treatments, none toxic as well as toxic ideas here, I have pets, cats.... I Can not afford a profesional pest control service. I also live in a moble home. No jokers, natural pest control techs. farmers, poor folks like me.. I have lived here in Florida 43 years, I have Never seen these pests as bad as I have seen them this year. Help....
How hard is it to re-do a basement? Im thinking of re-doing my parents basement, i just wanna know how a big a project i have in front of me. Obviously it'll need new carpeting, and paint but what are some unforeseen duties that may pop up? Also, i get real freaked out about bugs and stuff, so if i hired a pest control service to come in and do a little checking and spraying, would that be of any good to me or just a waste of money?
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