How to Know When to Hire an Exterminator

No one wants to see pests crawling around their home. As soon as you spot a pest, you want to get rid of it. While you can often take care of pests on your own, there are times when you will need the help of a professional. Here are some signs it is time to call an exterminator:

The same pests keep returning to your home

If you see a single pest, that doesn’t mean you have an infestation on your hands. However, it is a red flag if you notice the same pests keep coming back. If you have tried everything and you can’t get rid of the pests in your home, it might be time to consult an exterminator for help.

Gnaw marks or holes around your home

Some pests will leave holes or gnaw marks on walls, door frames and wooden furniture. Such pests include termites, carpenter ants, rats and mice. In addition to leaving holes, termites and carpenter ant can compromise the structure of your home. While rats and mice may cause less significant damage, they are carriers of various diseases. Therefore, it would be wise to call an exterminator as soon as you see holes or gnaw marks in the wood in your home.

Droppings and debris

Even if you don’t see the pests, they tend to leave droppings and debris behind. Rats and mice, for example, avoid detection by coming out at night when you are asleep. But you may find their droppings in corners, cupboards or other areas where food is kept. An exterminator will be able to get these rodents out of hiding to remove them from your home.

Parts of insect bodies

You will find that most insects have a short lifespan. So, often you will find their remains around your house. If you find parts of insects frequently and in large quantities, this is a sign that you have an infestation and you need to call an exterminator.

Are you searching for a Vancouver exterminator?

Early detection is the key to ridding yourself of a pest infestation. Do not wait until the situation becomes unbearable to seek professional help. If you are looking for effective pest control in Vancouver and surrounding areas, call us at Pest Detective. We provided exterminator services in BC’s Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky and Okanagan.

Our Vancouver exterminators will do a thorough inspection and extermination to protect you, your loved ones, and your property from dangerous or bothersome pests like rodents, insects, and other wildlife. Not only do we provide residential pest control, but we provide commercial pest control services as well. We visit homes and offices to offer environmentally friendly and non-toxic exterminator services.

To protect your privacy, unmarked vehicles are available upon request and we can respond to your calls or emails 24 hours a day. With a team of professional, university-trained exterminators, Pest Detective is the pest control company Vancouver has trusted since 1986.

We provide more than just a one-time solution – we follow up with you to make sure the pests don’t come back. Depending on your needs, we can make monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly trips to your property and do whatever needs to be done to keep the pests away.

So, what are you waiting for? If you are ready to rid your property of a pest infestation and prevent further invasion, call us today to request a free estimate for our exterminator services.