How does a homeowner know what pest control options are best for them? Although the family budget plays a huge part in this decision, there are some other factors to keep in mind.
Pest Tolerance is the ability to stand your ground or bolt out the door when seeing your uninvited newly found pest resident. There are those that can kindly usher it outside and be at peace, then there are those who are weaponizing themselves with the trusty spatula, rolled up magazine and spray bottle cleaning product backed by 6 rolls of paper towels ready to impose some serious ill will.
Although neither skill set is wrong, they just are what they are. If you are a tolerant person, a low-frequency service with free courtesy services in between would be a viable option for you. For the “no mercy here” mindset, every other monthly service may work for you, supported by courtesy services in between charged visits.
Low tolerance might due to sensitive environment scenarios and from a medical standpoint, you require a botanical, inspection focused, low toxicity service. These types of services are better for every other month or even monthly depending on exterior environmental conditions.
Speaking of environmental conditions, this is perhaps truly the most deciding factor for a program at a residence. Having a home that backs up to waterways, hillsides, open land, easements or neighbors with less than ideal conditions happening are best suited for a monthly or every other month program.
The last deciding factor depends on structural conditions. Roof design (terra cotta or tile shingles, where roof angles intersect), damaged foundation and eave vents, gaps under the garage doors, and normal and extreme foundation gaps are all factors to consider when deciding on the frequency of service. A pest professional providing a quarterly service in these conditions is setting everyone up for a losing situation.
If your spatula is wearing down, you’re running out of magazines or you just have more questions contact Nottingham Pest Control at 925-732-2310 today. We are here to help be your pest control solutions provider.