FAQ's

It depends case-by-case. Certain pests take longer to deal with than others, and certain homes are larger and more complicated to service than others. Some General Pest Treatments can take as little as 20-30 minutes while others like extensive Termite Treatments may take up to 8 hours depending on the severity of the issue and type of treatment that is needed.

If you’re inquiring about pest inspection and/or pest control, chances are you’ve tried to solve the issue yourself. While taking things into your own hands is great in some instances, pest control almost always requires more strategy and attention than you can give it. More often than not, homeowners tend to lack the expertise and time to handle most pest-related situations that are commonly encountered in or around a home or business.

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There are numerous ways that pests can enter a home. Ants, roaches, and even mice can enter through impossibly tiny cracks and crevices as they search for food and shelter.

To lessen the chances of pests intruding into your home, be sure to keep any branches, shrubs, piles of firewood, decorative rocks, and any other aspect of landscaping well-maintained.

For example, if you’ve got a pile of firewood adjacent to your home, be sure to roll around the logs every so often to decrease the chance of pests beginning to form nests in the area, or have them raised off the ground. Properly stacking any piles of firewood would also be beneficial and optimal.

Spiders, ants, and other pests have been known to use trees, shrubs, and parts of gardens as ladders into homes through windows, cracks in brick siding, etc. Before applying any treatment, Termite Pest Control inspects and pinpoints potential problem areas that may need to be tended to, but it is your job to make sure that these areas get the alteration that they need.

There are several temporary solutions that may work for a short period of time, but in our experience, continued pest control is achieved through going above and beyond normal practices.


Amateur applications of over-the-counter, basic pest control products are nearly always ineffective, and take multiple time-consuming attempts. Like any chemical, pesticides need to be used with caution. Our certified technicians will ensure that the job is done right, and according to the law.

HomeFix Pest Control’s first priority is the safety and happiness of our customers, as well as being as environmentally friendly as possible. all technicians have been thoroughly trained on industry safety regulations and guidelines. The products we use are the same products that are used on sensitive areas, such as schools and hospitals. We take pride in providing pet-friendly and kid-friendly pest solutions to our clients.

YES! A preventative plan is the only plan that works for bugs. They are going to return one way or another. It will be up to you to decide whether you want your home protected when they do come. If there is not pesticide preventing them from coming inside, what is stopping them from getting inside your home?

At Onlytermite Pest Control, we have very high standards for our employees. Each of our employees has gone through an in-depth and thorough interview process. We have found that hiring the right professionals takes time, patience, and effort. Along with extensive vetting of potential employees, we also require background checks and industry certifications, such as the.

Our employees are constantly learning and increasing their professional standards, resulting in a solid and uplifting team dynamic. Once hired, our employees are required to go through regular training and testing as an ongoing process throughout their employment.

Our goal is to ensure that we are always communicating with our customers as effectively as possible. In order to achieve this level of satisfying and transparent customer service, each of our technicians are assigned a regular route. They will be familiar with the houses and customers they service, resulting in not only interpersonal relationships but also the ability to understand the specific needs of each individual customer.

Each of our customers will receive a courtesy message the working day before each regular service. Lastly, we put specific service notes on each customer’s account, enabling us to perform the service according to the customer’s specific requests and needs.

We are constantly learning about innovative products and methods that can make our services even better!

Our well-versed and experienced team is likely in your area more often than you would think. Really stressing the importance of transparent dynamics between customers and employees, we are easily reached and would happily provide you with a time frame as far as when we could come by for our initial service & inspection.

Our customers have often mentioned how much they appreciated our hassle-free, one-call scheduling! Please keep in mind, we are only a quick text or phone call away!

First off, it’s important to have a clutter-free and clean home. Be sure to check any areas that could be used as a hideout for ants, mosquitos, cockroaches, spiders, wasps and bees, and mice and rats.

Your home’s countertops should be free of dishes, food, and any appliances where pests can hide. Cover any open food and store it in a safe place. If you have children, ensure their crib/mattress and toys are protected and stored in a safe place as well. Please keep in mind, children tend to put objects in their mouths, often without the parent(s) knowing.

Mopping and scrubbing any tile or hardwood surfaces never hurts, and can help rid of any pest eggs. Same goes for vacuuming; get rid of any pest eggs before your home is serviced to avoid unexpected and additional services after the fact!

Something that’s often not thought of: cleaning under and around any movable appliances, such as microwaves, freezers, refrigerators, storage units, etc. Appliances such as those are known to be a comfortable vacation area for pests. Another tip is to be sure to empty and clean around your indoor garbage can regularly and before service so it doesn’t become a pest hideout.

If you have found proof of intruding pests such as feces, damaged property, or exoskeletons, be sure to fill in your pest exterminator to ensure the area(s) is appropriately examined and evaluated. Be on the lookout for any water leaks or moist areas of your home, as pests have been known to flock to those areas relentlessly. Because all scenarios differ, there may be additional ways to prepare your home for pest control services. That is why it’s important to communicate as effectively as possible with during your free pest inspection.

Usually, it’s safe to clean your home after pest control treatment about 3-5 days after the treatment took place. If part of your treatment included leaving bait around your home, you should be able to clean around them as long as you stay away from the bait.

It’s always a good idea to clean before the exterminator arrives, this way you won’t have to wait too long between cleaning your home.