The Duties Of A Pest Control Company
Pests such as cockroaches, mice, silverfish, ants, fleas, bedbugs, and termites like to take up residence in our homes because of the availability of food, water, warmth and shelter. These are the same reasons we like our homes too, but we should not have to share our homes with these pests.
Pest control companies deal with the eradication and control of these pests everyday, in homes of all different sizes, shapes and ages. Attention to detail is the mantra of all pest control companies, because much of their work is the detection and eradication of very small creatures who rely on their vast numbers to become effective in what they do. Termites, for example, can number in the millions in just one colony under and in your home.
So when the technician from the pest company begins his day, he first has to check his vehicle to be sure that it is well-stocked with the necessary chemicals with which he will be able to combat the various creatures he will encounter that day.
Then he will check his schedule, just to be sure that he is not omitting anyone, as well as checking the route to their homes and the times of the appointments for the day. The scheduled appointments are usually set in relatively close proximity to each other, grouped by zip codes in order to maximize efficiency and to ensure that everyone gets covered.
There also needs to be provision made for emergency situations as well, such as the call that comes in where yellow jackets are discovered to be nesting in a wall of a building and there is danger of a swarm so there is an immediate need for fast action.
One very important consideration is the management of pets and children, as they both like to come and meet the "pest man" but they must be kept out of the way while the treatments are being applied. If the treatment is outdoors, they must be kept inside until the treatment dries. This can take anywhere from one to two hours. If the treatment is indoors, the technician can advise parents as to the procedure of keeping them away from treatment areas.
Even though every effort is made by pest control companies to make the technician's day as efficient as possible, there are certain conditions that can be difficult even so. There may be ladders to climb, crawl spaces to transverse, roofs that need to be breached, as well as exposure to stinging insects, rodents, and possible wild animals.
Of course, the technicians are thoroughly trained for these eventualities, but the reality is sometimes more difficult than supposed.
Some pests will require more than one treatment, so the technician may have to visit again for additional treatments until the pests are eradicated. The job of educating the homeowner is just as important as the treatment for the pests, because when the homeowner understands the purpose of the treatment, then the entire process goes much more smoothly.
Pest control companies deal with the eradication and control of these pests everyday, in homes of all different sizes, shapes and ages. Attention to detail is the mantra of all pest control companies, because much of their work is the detection and eradication of very small creatures who rely on their vast numbers to become effective in what they do. Termites, for example, can number in the millions in just one colony under and in your home.
So when the technician from the pest company begins his day, he first has to check his vehicle to be sure that it is well-stocked with the necessary chemicals with which he will be able to combat the various creatures he will encounter that day.
Then he will check his schedule, just to be sure that he is not omitting anyone, as well as checking the route to their homes and the times of the appointments for the day. The scheduled appointments are usually set in relatively close proximity to each other, grouped by zip codes in order to maximize efficiency and to ensure that everyone gets covered.
There also needs to be provision made for emergency situations as well, such as the call that comes in where yellow jackets are discovered to be nesting in a wall of a building and there is danger of a swarm so there is an immediate need for fast action.
One very important consideration is the management of pets and children, as they both like to come and meet the "pest man" but they must be kept out of the way while the treatments are being applied. If the treatment is outdoors, they must be kept inside until the treatment dries. This can take anywhere from one to two hours. If the treatment is indoors, the technician can advise parents as to the procedure of keeping them away from treatment areas.
Even though every effort is made by pest control companies to make the technician's day as efficient as possible, there are certain conditions that can be difficult even so. There may be ladders to climb, crawl spaces to transverse, roofs that need to be breached, as well as exposure to stinging insects, rodents, and possible wild animals.
Of course, the technicians are thoroughly trained for these eventualities, but the reality is sometimes more difficult than supposed.
Some pests will require more than one treatment, so the technician may have to visit again for additional treatments until the pests are eradicated. The job of educating the homeowner is just as important as the treatment for the pests, because when the homeowner understands the purpose of the treatment, then the entire process goes much more smoothly.