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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our most frequently asked questions to learn more about our services, treatments, and
how we help protect homes and businesses from pests.

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Your Pest Control Questions Answered

Browse our most frequently asked questions to learn more about our services, treatments, and how we
help protect homes and businesses from pests.

General Questions:

Yes, our technicians are knowledgeable and, in most circumstances, can give free estimates over the phone!

We are certified by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. We are licensed and insured and also a member of the MSPCA (MD State Pest Control Association) and NPMA (National Pest Management Association).

Yes, we use products that are child and pet-friendly.

We proudly serve Harford, Cecil and Baltimore Counties as well as small parts of Pennsylvania.

Yes, we do! You may contact us at 410-939-2847 to discuss these discounts.

Educational Questions:

Although not required, we do recommend monthly or quarterly recurring treatments for year-round pest relief.

You can prepare by putting all cats and dogs away and clearing any spaces that you would like to have treated.

Different pests, levels of infestation and different size dwellings require different treatment plans. All of these things factor into the cost of a treatment. Our prices are competitive and we offer recurring service plans but do not require them. Call and talk to our experts today to discuss your best option!

We are a locally owned business and have a fast turnaround time. Depending on the availability of the customer, we typically respond to the need within 24-48 hours; however, for emergency services, it can sometimes be sooner.

This can vary depending on the pest; you may see relief immediately, within 24 hours, or, at the maximum, within a week.

Most of our products have little to no noticeable smell.

No, We do not require contracts; however, long-term pest relief is best achieved through regular maintenance.

Common signs include mud tubes along your home's foundation, basement walls, or wooden framing, swarming termites inside the home, and evidence of termites or larvae in the soil or mulch surrounding the structure.

You can reduce the risk of termite activity by avoiding wood mulch around your foundation, keeping firewood away from your home, ensuring crawl spaces are properly ventilated, correcting drainage issues around the property, and avoiding disturbance of soil that has been treated with termiticide.

You may notice increased ant activity immediately after treatment. This is normal as the product drives ants out of their hiding places before eliminating the colony. Activity should gradually decrease over time.

You may continue to see carpenter bees around treated areas for a short time. As they come into contact with the treatment, their activity will decline until the infestation is eliminated.

Exclusion is the best defense. Mice can squeeze through openings as small as the diameter of a pencil. Seal gaps around the foundation and exterior doors, keep garage doors closed whenever possible, and place traps along walls in garages or other high-traffic areas. Our technicians can also inspect your property and identify potential entry points.

Good sanitation helps discourage cockroaches by removing food sources such as crumbs and pet food. However, seeing one roach often indicates a larger hidden infestation. Professional treatment and follow-up visits are typically necessary to eliminate the entire colony.

After professional treatment, keep countertops and floors clean, store food properly, and keep pet food in sealed containers whenever possible. Removing food sources helps prevent ants from returning.

Professional treatment is most effective when combined with proper preparation. Treat your pets for fleas, thoroughly vacuum your home with extra attention to pet sleeping areas, dispose of the vacuum contents outside, and wash or replace pet bedding before treatment.

Our yellow jacket treatments are designed to eliminate the nest using a thorough approach. You may still notice a few yellow jackets around the area during the first several days, but activity will steadily decline until they are gone.

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