Most people know to call in a pest control professional (PCP) for extreme infestations like a bad case of bed bugs or roaches. But not everyone knows the additional services they provide outside of emergencies. PCPs are helpful for a lot more than termite treatments. They offer a broad range of general pest control services to keep your property pest-free year-round. PCPs can inspect your property for potential oversights, apply treatments responsibly and effectively, and implement exclusion strategies that prevent pest problems from ever happening in the first place.
Benefits Of General Pest Control
Without a doubt, insects and animals will be found no matter where you live. However, that doesn’t mean we must let them invade our personal space or business, risking our health or property. Many pests carry dangerous pathogens or cause structural damage that you shouldn’t simply put up with. With frequent, scheduled inspections, a PCP can spot an issue before it gets out of hand. For example, a full-sized termite colony can eat through a foot of wooden 2x4s every six months.
Accommodating other types of pests can endanger your health. For instance, wasps aggressively attack anyone near their nests and can sting multiple times. Along with other stinging insects, they are responsible for around 100 deaths a year, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Fire ants pose a similar physical threat and require special attention.
Rodents are a pervasive problem addressed soundly by general pest control. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), around 21 million U.S. homes are invaded by rodents during the winter.
PCPs, specialize in exclusionary techniques that prevent rats and mice from finding a way into vulnerable buildings. On the other hand, even relatively harmless insects can be a nuisance. For example, earwigs eat garden flowers and can produce a foul odor when disturbed, and silverfish can stain your favorite books.
General pest control is also essential to maintaining a healthy baseline quality of life. Many common California pests contribute to allergies and asthma symptoms, including cockroaches, fleas, spiders, mosquitoes, and bed bugs. Unbeknownst to many, people can develop allergic reactions after previously not having one. Staying on top of pest problems lowers the risk of problematic infestations and results in benefits like increased indoor air quality. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) utilizes preventative and reactive strategies that address the root of the problem and the consequences. Alpha Charlie Exterminators can set you up with a service plan that covers the bases to ensure a year-round pest-free environment.
Professional Pest Control In Fresno, CA
Alpha Charlie Exterminators has your back no matter what pests plague you. We have the tools and knowledge to eliminate common pests and those unique to Fresno and Tulare County. We can take care of everything from roaches and mosquitoes to ants and wasps. Contact us today for more information about our general pest control services that cover your residential and commercial needs, and let us show you why we are the area’s best.
