FAQ
Our pest control specialists get a lot of questions about insects, rodents, and treatment options when they're out and about.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to most common questions. Can't find an answer? Call us!
General Questions
Pests are a resilient bunch and are adept at hiding and entering a home in places you would never think. A pest management professional will know where to look for pests and make expert recommendations on what it will take to prevent or eliminate pests. Also, a licensed pest professional is the only person who can apply pesticides.
Results will vary according to the type of pest, treatment methods and products used. For example, immediate results can be seen when a wasps nest is removed or treated with a liquid pesticide. However, when using baits for ants, rodents, and termites the process takes longer since the pests have to ingest the product for it to be effective. Your inspector and technician will outline what your expectations for your particular problem should be.
Pests can pose a variety of threats to your family or home including food-borne illnesses which are transmitted to food by contact with rodents, cockroaches, and other insects. Asthmatic allergic reactions to cockroaches is one of many health threats pests can present. Rodents, termites, and other Wood Destorying Insects (WDI) can also threaten your home’s structural integrity.
The Texas ecosystem yields a wide array of pests that can be a nuisance to business and home owners. Some of the most common include various species of ants, German roaches, American roaches, bed bugs, subterranean termites, Norway and roof rats, and the house mouse.
Treatment
Fleas, German roaches, and bedbugs are highly mobile pests and can be carried easily between locations or within an apartment building. Identifying the source of the infestation and taking the proper steps to ensure a re-infestation does not occur can take multiple service visits.
After our certified technician does the routine inspection, our general pest control treatment includes all areas on the inside of the property including the garage and an outside 4 ft perimeter treating most household ants, fire ants, American roaches, spiders, crickets, silverfish, pill bugs, wasps, and most of your household pests.
Regular Service
Some treatment plans need to be monitored more often in order for us to keep the pests away. Charles Pest Control Services strives to educate all our customers on proper treatment schedules meeting specific needs you have or may potentially have.
Our certified technicians will apply all chemicals in a safe manner and educate the customer on any safety precautions if necessary.