How To Choose The Best Pest Control Company

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Pest control takes training and skill. While most people run in the opposite direction of bugs, pest control specialists charge into crawl spaces, basements, and attics in search of unwanted critters. That’s why it’s important to find the right company when you are facing an infestation.

 

Here are some suggestions to help you choose the best pest control company to eliminate your pest problem.

Licensing

Being licensed means that they have permission to offer pest control services and that the employees are specially trained. It also means that their products and equipment have been tested and are regularly inspected. These technicians will apply the right techniques for the right job to eliminate pests and keep your family safe.

 Services

Not all pest control companies are able to fight off your particular kind of pest. The company website should list of all the services they’re qualified to offer.

Consultation

This is mandatory. Every infestation is different, which is why a good company knows they need a personalized approach for each customer. If an exterminator is not willing to tell you what exactly will happen, it’s usually a sign of shady business practices.

Professionalism

The employees should be knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous both on the phone and in person. They should also leave your house clean and be respectful of your property.

Customer reviews

You might need to go to another website, like Google reviews or Facebook, to see if people are satisfied with their work.

Satisfaction guarantee

If a company offers a satisfaction guarantee, you can depend on them delivering quality work. Steer away from companies that have not backed up their services with these two words.

We can help

No matter how intimidating or pervasive your pest problem, you can trust that Amco Ranger knows exactly how to handle it and make sure it doesn’t happen again. Give us a call today if you need help getting rid of pests in your home in Cottleville, St. Peters, O’Fallon, St. Charles, and surrounding communities.

Also find out why DIY pest control can be dangerous for you.

How to Keep Rats Out of the Garage

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Rats chew on literally everything, including cardboard boxes, stored holiday decorations, sports equipment, and electrical wires. They also carry a variety of deadly illnesses that can be lethal to your family. If you have a garage filled with junk, there is a good chance you also have rats.

Identifying a rat problem
If you spot a rat, living or dead, you can be sure there are more. Other signs of rats include finding droppings, nests, and belongings that have been chewed. Keeping rats out of your garage depends on making it a place where they wouldn’t want to live in the first place.

Follow these suggestions to keep your garage free from rat infestations.

Do not store food or water
Rats can smell food, no matter how well it’s packaged. Don’t store food in your garage. Rats also need water to survive. Fix leaks right away, and don’t let water pool on the floor.

Keep the garage tidy
Rats love cluttered environments, because it provides them with warm shelter and lots of hiding spots from predators. De-cluttering your garage and keeping it clean make it unattractive to rats.

Eliminate holes
If rats are in your garage, they likely entered through holes in the walls or garage door. Fill holes with steel wool and then caulk around it. Examine the garage regularly and make sure there aren’t any new holes.

Install a rat deterrent
A rat deterrent is an electronic device that uses ultrasonic sound – which the human ear cannot detect – that is annoying to rats. These devices are good at keeping away future infestations, as well as getting rid of the current rats.

Use poison
Rat poison is a successful method of killing, repelling, and keeping future infestations away. However, there is always the problem of having poison out in the open, which can be deadly to your kids and pets.

We can help
No matter how intimidating or pervasive your pest problem, you can trust that Amco Ranger knows exactly how to handle it and make sure it doesn’t happen again. Give us a call today if you need help getting rid of rats in your home in Cottleville, St. Peters, O’Fallon, St. Charles, and surrounding communities.

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