How Often Should Pest Control Be Done at Your Home?

Pest control tends to not be a priority for many homeowners until it’s too late. Not all pest control involves pulling out chemicals or extensive work. Some things you can do on a daily basis to prevent pests! Learn how often pest control should be done at your home.

How Often Should Pest Control Be Done at Your Home?

Quarterly

Professional pest control: Quarterly visits seem to be the perfect control period for homes in the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware). At Green Pest Solutions, we use microencapsulated control materials around the foundation of your home. They degrade in approximately 90 days. In addition, it seems 90 days also provides those pesky insects the opportunity they need to reproduce their nesting capability around your property grounds again.

Plus, quarterly professional services allow different pests to be addressed at different times of the year. For example, rodent control is especially important in winter. Did you know the number one cause of accidental electrical fires in the United States today comes from rodents gnawing on electrical wires? We do this critical annual pest inspection free of charge during your winter service period.

Monthly

Check for leaks: Many pests go where they can find a steady supply of water. A leak in your basement or under your sink is a beacon for pests like silverfish.

Look for tiny signs of bugs: Inspect windowsills and hidden areas for things like wings, exoskeletons, and frass (bug waste that often looks like coffee grinds).

Cobweb sweep: Cobwebs are a sign to other spiders that your home is a safe place to live. Go around and clear them monthly to send the message your home isn’t the right place to settle.

Frequently

Food cleanup: Don’t make it too easy for pests to find food sources around your home! Store your food in airtight containers, sweep and vacuum regularly, and don’t forget to clean up after your pet’s food.

Green Pest Solutions Knows How Often You Need Pest Control at Your Home

Our Green Band Protection System is a quarterly preventative service that takes the common sense approach of controlling pests, and the diseases they spread to a new family-friendly level, while still protecting the people, pets, and plants from any ill effects from a pesticide spraying process inside your home.