By asking some questions about residential pest control, you can have an easier time determining whether you should call a pest control company to help with your property. Here are some of those questions and answers.

Can't you take care of the pest control yourself?

You can try to take care of the pests yourself. However, when most people try to take care of their own pest control, they end up focusing on the pests they see. This is ineffective because for every pest you see, there are usually many more hiding. A lot of homes also have children and pets, so many of the store-bought pest control products aren't advisable. Taking care of your own pest control can significantly increase the chances of you ending up with pests. Another thing to consider is termites, who can be very destructive and sneaky, and will likely get by any products you are using yourself.

Won't pest control companies just treat the more common pests?

If you were to call out a pest control company and ask them to treat your home and property for pests, then they would use a product geared for the common pests in your region. However, if they have reason to suspect that you may have some lesser common pest issues, or at risk for them, then they may also treat for those pests. For example, if you have seen scorpions in your yard or even in the house, then this may require a different approach. Also, if you have an issue with spiders, then they would pay more attention to those higher areas where spiders tend to be than when they are just spraying for common pests.

Isn't one visit from pest control enough?

A lot of people call pest control out one time, then they figure all the pests are dead. So, they figure they'll just make sure the house is sealed up, and they should be good from then on. However, no matter how well you think you have sealed your house, there will be small places you don't even know about that pests can enter through. Also, there are other ways pests end up coming inside homes. They can be tracked in on pets and even clothing, and they can also be brought in on things like luggage and shopping bags. Having the pest control company come out on an ongoing basis is the best way to prevent infestations.