Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of pests generally invade households and businesses?

The muggy weather around here is basically a grand invitation for all sorts of uninvited guests. Termites might just be the sneakiest—they’ll set up shop in your walls and chomp on wooden beams long before you realize you’ve got a problem. Ants like fire ants or carpenter ants can be a real pain too, and roaches always seem to make a surprise appearance whenever the lights go out. Then there are mosquitoes, which are more than just annoying, since they can carry nasties like West Nile. Every so often, you might even come across a black widow or brown recluse tucked away in some dark corner. And if that isn’t enough, rodents, fleas, and ticks bring along their own issues—most of which nobody wants around. It’s like they all drew straws to see who could move in first.

Because if you wait until you see them crawling across your floor, it’s already too late—regular check-ups and a bit of preventative care can save you both money and peace of mind in the long run.

Where are all these pests coming from?

It is sometimes hard to remember that pests are not invading your home or business just to be annoying. Most bugs only come inside when their outside environment becomes less hospitable, such as when the hot summer sun dries out the earth or when heavy rains or cold winter conditions become threatening to their survival. Rats and mice especially seek warmth and comfort in the winter time. They seek refuge as well as food and nesting materials, which are abundance in residential and commercial kitchens. As clean as your home or business is, it is not safe from pests seeking a warm and well stocked refuge.

What are the most common signs of pest infestation?

Unwanted pests living in your home or business may not be noticed right away, but will invariably leave evidence of their presence at some point. Different pests leave different clues, but the most common clues to look for are droppings from mice and rats, wood shaving and holes in your walls from termites, and cockroach nests in secluded areas such as behind cabinets, baseboards and in cracks behind sinks, water heaters or door frames.

Where do bed bugs come from?

Bed bugs are hitchhikers. This means that someone brought them back to your house from an outside source. This can be a visitor or a family member, or even one of your pets back from a visit to the vet. Bed bugs may sound funny when mentioned in the popular bed time parting ritual, but in reality, they are a very real and threatening nuisance to you and your family. If you suspect you have bed bugs (as can be evidenced by tiny, red bites on your body), do not delay and call Select Pest Control Services today. This is not only for your own safety and health, but that of any friend or family member you might visit in the future.

How much does it cost?

Select Pest Control Services is happy to work with you to take care of your pest infestation problem according to your budget. Our pest control specialists believe that no one should have to live with the threat and stress of harboring pests of any kind in their home or business, so our pest control specialists will do our very best to find a way to help you get rid of your pests without breaking the bank.

Is it safe for kids and pets?

Select Pest Control Services only uses products that are safe to humans, pets and the environment, which result in superior pest control results using fewer chemicals.