general pest control

Even if you don't have an infestation of a particular insect or rodent at your home or business, it's still important to have an expert treat the property regularly. General pest control maintenance is just as important as having someone come out when there's a problem. After all, why wait for an infestation to take action instead of taking a defensive stance earlier on?  

Pest control is essential even when you cannot see signs of an active infestation, and prevention is key. When professionals come to your home or business to take care of insects or rodents, they aren't just thinking about the bugs in the immediate area. They also inspect the property thoroughly to see how the pests may have found their way there in the first place and whether anything particularly attracted them. Once the technician has established a firm understanding of what your building is up against, they will suggest measures to prevent them from returning. That may include filling in holes and cracks, removing standing water, moving firewood, trimming back shrubs and tree branches, and more.

Pest control is a year-round endeavor that requires regular upkeep. Many people think insects die off and rodents retreat during the winter, so service isn't important during the colder months; that couldn't be further from the truth. Although they may be less visible, they're still growing and resting there and re-appear en masse come spring if your treatment plan isn't maintained. For instance, many different mites hide within walls and window frames during the winter, only to emerge once the weather warms. Boxelder bugs spend the winter in wall voids, attics, and basements; beetles love to hide in soffits, siding, and shingles; flies protect themselves from the cold by hiding indoors. The best way to ensure they don't emerge is to have a professional treat the property and work on exclusion. 

People are often tempted to try do-it-yourself methods to eliminate pests. That is inadvisable. Although DIY methods might make a slight difference in invaders on your property, they likely won't handle the problem altogether. That means you're prolonging the infestation, allowing the bugs or rodents more time to contaminate your food, damage your property, and expose you to filth and disease.

Certain pests can breed quickly, so even if you take a few of them out, their population replenishes in no time, furthering the potential harm to your family and belongings. People often figure it's cheaper to put down pesticides on their own, not realizing they'll wind up spending more in the long run by not correctly dealing with the intruders and potentially putting themselves at risk of exposure to harsh chemicals. Many pests have become immune to over-the-counter products.

If you need pest control, you need Tonys Pest Killers. Contact us in the Chicago, Illinois, and Hampton Roads, Virginia, areas for an estimate. We consider the property's location, foliage in the surrounding areas, history of pests on the property, and countless other factors. Then we use that information to build a regimen crafted explicitly for that household or business.