Tips on how to choose the right pest control firm for the job

The days of "spray-and-pray" termite treatment are over. Today, well-trained and licensed pest control professionals are there to make sure your home and property are protected against voracious termites. To help you choose the right pestcon company for the job, here are some guidelines to follow:

• Understand the problem – inspect your entire property. This way, you will have an idea of the extent of the damage and be able to report it to the pest control technician. Do not leave the problem to them; learn as much as you can about termites so you are on the same page as the pestcon guys.

• Make a background check – ask relatives and friends for recommendations but don’t stop there as not all referral stories end happily for everybody. Before you employ its services, check if the pestcon company is registered with the Fertilizers and Pesticides Authority.

• Set expectations – talk it out with your prospective pestcon professional. Be clear about your expectations so the pestcon technician could tell you straight out whether your requirements could be met. When the technician explains the process, be attentive and ask questions so you know what’s going on. Be wary of groups that quote bargain-basement costs. Cheap service does not necessarily translate to good service.

• Ask about the anti-termite products – these pestcon guys will be using chemicals to flush out termites from your home so you need to take note of the products that they will use. Make sure that the termiticide is environment-friendly, safe on humans and pets, provides long-lasting protection and does not emit nasty odor that can disrupt home and business operations.

• Regard them as partners – you will be counting on the pestcon professional’s expertise to protect your home. As the homeowner, you should know that half the job of eliminating household pests is actually your responsibility – proper hygiene and sanitation help drive pesky pests away. Ask if they are backed up by reliable termiticide/produce suppliers. Pests control professionals are by and large service providers and as such the quality/effectivity of the service they provide are limited by the quality, efficacy and reliability of the products they use.

Find out why experts are saying Sentricon is the biggest thing to happen in the pestcon industry in the last 50 years. Ask your pestcon professional about it. Call (632) 772-5006 or visit www.ssentricon.com today.