Pest Control Inspections
General Inspection
Description: A comprehensive evaluation of your property to assess the extent of pest activity. This inspection involves checking for visible signs of pests such as droppings, nests, or damage. It also includes examining potential entry points and conditions that may encourage infestations, such as moisture or food sources.
General pest inspection, comprehensive pest evaluation, property pest assessment.
Visual Inspection
Description: A visual inspection is a straightforward, surface-level examination aimed at identifying obvious signs of pests. This method focuses on areas such as baseboards, corners, and under sinks. It's a quick way to spot visible issues and is often used for routine checks.
Surface pest inspection, visible pest signs, quick pest check.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Description: Uses infrared cameras to detect heat signatures from pests hiding behind walls or in other concealed areas. This non-invasive technology helps locate pest activity without causing damage to the property. It’s particularly useful for detecting termites and other wood-damaging insects.
Infrared pest detection, thermal imaging pest inspection, non-invasive pest detection.
Moisture Inspection
Description: Focuses on identifying high-moisture areas that can attract pests like termites, mold, and mildew. Inspectors use moisture meters and other tools to measure humidity levels and locate leaks or water damage that may contribute to pest problems.
Keywords: Moisture level inspection, pest moisture assessment, humidity and pest control.
Rodent Inspection
Description: Targets signs of rodent activity such as droppings, gnaw marks, and nests. Inspectors check for entry points, nesting sites, and potential food sources. This inspection often involves setting traps and bait stations to monitor and control rodent populations.
Keywords: Rodent activity inspection, rodent control check, mouse and rat inspection.
Termite Inspection
Description: Specializes in detecting termite activity by examining wood damage, mud tubes, and swarmers. This inspection often involves drilling small holes to inspect the wood for damage and using specialized tools to identify hidden infestations.
Termite detection, wood damage inspection, termite activity check.
Bed Bug Inspection
Description: Involves a thorough examination of bedding, furniture, and other potential hiding spots for bed bugs. Inspectors look for signs like blood spots, fecal matter, and molted skins. This inspection may include the use of bed bug detection dogs for a more comprehensive check.
Keywords: Bed bug detection, mattress inspection, bed bug signs.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Description: Conducted before purchasing a property to identify any existing or potential pest issues. This inspection helps buyers understand the condition of the property and avoid unexpected pest problems after purchase.
Pre-purchase pest inspection, property pest assessment, home buying pest check.
Post-Treatment Inspection
Description: Ensures that the pest control treatments have been effective. Inspectors check treated areas to confirm that pests have been eradicated and evaluate the need for additional treatments or preventive measures.
Keywords: Post-treatment pest inspection, treatment effectiveness check, pest control follow-up.
Follow-Up Inspection
Description: Regular inspections performed after an initial treatment to monitor for any new pest activity and prevent future infestations. This proactive approach helps maintain pest-free conditions and address any emerging issues.
Pest control follow-up, ongoing pest inspection, regular pest check.
Termatrac Inspection
Description: Utilizes Termatrac's advanced radar technology to detect termite movement and activity behind walls and other hidden areas. This inspection method provides precise information without damaging the property and helps in planning targeted treatments.
Keywords: Termatrac radar inspection, advanced termite detection, non-invasive termite tracking.
Roach Inspection
Description: Focuses on identifying signs of cockroach infestations, including droppings, egg cases, and dead roaches. Inspectors examine potential hiding spots like cracks, crevices, and behind appliances. Effective roach inspections help in formulating targeted treatment strategies.
Roach detection, cockroach inspection, pest control for roaches.
Wildlife Inspection
Description: Covers a broad range of wildlife, including squirrels, bats, and raccoons. Inspectors look for signs of wildlife activity such as droppings, nests, and damage to property. The inspection helps identify entry points and potential nesting sites.
Keywords: Wildlife pest inspection, squirrel control check, bat and raccoon detection.
Squirrel Inspection
Description: Targets signs of squirrel activity, such as gnawed wires, nests in attics, and droppings. Inspectors check for entry points, typically focusing on rooflines and vents where squirrels might enter.
Squirrel pest inspection, squirrel activity check, attic squirrel control.
Bat Inspection
Description: Identifies signs of bat infestations, including guano (droppings), urine stains, and bat activity noise. Inspectors check entry points like roof gaps and vents and look for evidence of roosting.
Bat detection, bat infestation check, bat guano inspection.
Raccoon Inspection
Description: Focuses on signs of raccoon activity such as overturned garbage, raccoon tracks, and damage to property. Inspectors check for entry points like damaged vents and chimneys and assess the extent of the damage caused.
Raccoon control check, raccoon inspection, wildlife damage assessment.
Pest Control FAQs
What should I expect during a general pest inspection?
During a general pest inspection, our technician will assess your property for visible signs of pests, potential entry points, and conditions that might attract pests. We'll examine key areas like basements, attics, and crawl spaces to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
How does thermal imaging help in pest control?
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect heat signatures from pests hidden behind walls or in other concealed areas. This non-invasive method helps locate pest activity without causing damage and allows for targeted treatment.
Why is moisture inspection important for pest control?
Moisture inspection identifies high-moisture areas that can attract pests like termites and mold. By addressing moisture issues, we can prevent conditions that lead to pest infestations and protect your property from damage.
What happens during a rodent inspection?
A rodent inspection involves checking for signs of rodent activity, such as droppings, gnaw marks, and nests. We’ll also identify potential entry points and food sources, and set traps or bait stations to monitor and control rodent populations.
How can I tell if I have a termite problem?
Signs of a termite problem include wood damage, mud tubes, and termite swarmers (winged insects). A termite inspection will help identify these signs and assess the extent of the infestation.
What does a bed bug inspection involve?
A bed bug inspection includes a thorough check of bedding, furniture, and other potential hiding spots. We look for signs like blood spots, fecal matter, and molted skins. In some cases, we may use detection dogs for a more comprehensive assessment.
Why should I get a pre-purchase pest inspection?
A pre-purchase pest inspection helps identify any existing or potential pest issues before buying a property. This allows you to make an informed decision and avoid unexpected pest problems after purchase.
What is involved in a Termatrac inspection?
A Termatrac inspection uses radar technology to detect termite movement and activity behind walls and other hidden areas. This advanced method provides precise information without damaging the property and helps in planning targeted treatments.
How do you handle roach infestations?
During a roach inspection, we identify signs of infestation such as droppings and egg cases. We then use targeted treatments and monitoring to eliminate the infestation and prevent future issues.
What should I do if I suspect wildlife in my property?
If you suspect wildlife, such as squirrels, bats, or raccoons, contact us for a wildlife inspection. We’ll assess the situation, identify entry points and damage, and provide a comprehensive plan for removal and prevention.
