| Certification and licensing
Not all pest control services are the same. Choosing one should be as careful a process as finding a good auto mechanic, plumber or other professional.
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| Estimates for pest removal
Whether your pest problems are large or small, it's a good idea to receive an estimate before actually contracting with a pest control service. Depending on the company, they may provide an estimate for free, or at a minimal charge.
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| Exterior prevention
Sometimes the best way to keep pests out of your home is to ensure that they never get in in the first place. Termites can be prevented from entering by underground treatment methods keeping them far away from the structure.
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| Interior prevention
The best way to get rid of pests in your home is never to let them in. Each year, termites alone cause more than a billion dollars in damages to buildings in the U.S. A thorough termite program can prevent this by creating a barrier that termites can't penetrate.
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| Pest control methods
For many years, humans have sprayed and put out baits to control insects and other pests that infest crops, lawns, gardens and homes. More recently, the trend has been moving away from the wholesale application of poisons and toward more natural methods.
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| Safety of treatment
Much has changed in the pest control industry over the past few decades. Wholesale spraying that kills both harmful and beneficial insects has been largely replaced by specific sprays and baits that control pests without a harmful effect on the environment.
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