While it would be nice if pests were only active during a couple of months of the year, this isn’t really the case. In a place like Southern California, where the weather is more temperate year-round, pests are even more likely to be a problem throughout the year. The concern is that pests can cause a lot of damage and even pose health risks if they get into your Los Angeles County home.
Of course, not all pests are as harmful as others, and some are mostly considered a nuisance. But, the truth is that even nuisance pests can be invasive and disgusting to have around.
Then, there are the more problematic pests such as rodents, cockroaches, and termites that can bring with them many, many issues. They can spread diseases such as salmonellosis, hantavirus, and dysentery, and they can also ruin personal belongings and the structural elements of your home.
Pests will come indoors in search of shelter and food, and while certain animals are more active at different points in the year, pest concerns never really go away.
Can You Handle Pest Problems On Your Own?
Many property owners attempt to handle pest problems on their own using a case-by-case model. This means that they only take steps to control pests once they notice them around the property, but this approach has many downsides.
To start with, only addressing pests once they’re already inside means they could be posing health risks or doing property damage long before you even see them. Many pests aren’t that noticeable at first, and species such as termites can cause damage for months before you ever see any signs. Plus, even pests you might think you’d see right away, such as rodents, can be living around the property and reproducing before you see them because of their ability to hide and nest in out-of-the-way areas.
By addressing pest problems as they come up, pests aren’t being prevented. Instead, they are just being removed. This means it can feel like a never-ending process and a fight to keep your home pest-free.
The Advantages Of Professional Pest Control
Professional pest services are much safer because they provide year-round pest prevention as well as removal. And, with HomeShield Pest Control, you can count on truly comprehensive services that include a five-step process. This is how we protect your home:
- We start by inspecting the interior of the house and treating entry points and other problem areas.
- Next, we treat the exterior of the home and create a barrier so that pests can’t get inside. At every point in this process, we are also removing old spider webs and other pest debris.
- Then, we inspect and treat your garage and check for infestations in these spaces.
- After that, we apply any necessary treatment around your yard.
- Lastly, we address the perimeter of the property to protect it from pests coming from other yards.
Get Started With Reliable Pest Control Today
If you’re tired of finding pests around your home, don’t worry. Just let the experts at HomeShield Pest Control assist you. With our in-depth home pest control treatment plans and follow-up services, pest worries will be a thing of the past for you and your family.
Reach out today to book an inspection or request a free quote.