Frequently Asked Questions- continued
Q - We have seen a couple of roaches, but we are concerned about a
treatment because our child suffers with Asthma. What do you suggest?
A - Please have your home treated by a Pest
Management Professional. Studies reported by Columbia University, The
New England
Journal of Medicine,
and Howard University have reported a link between cockroaches and
asthma in children. We offer the newest technology
in cockroach
control with a variety of baits, pheromone traps and HEPA-filter
vacuums, which quickly eliminate roach populations with minimal applications
of nonvolatile, low-toxicity products.
Q - Do termites really eat wood?
How much damage can they do?
A - Termites eat the cellulose in wood. They
digest it and return it to the colony in order to feed the other termites.
According to the
US Department
of Agriculture, termites do more damage to homes each year than fire
and storms combined.
Q – When I had your pest
control service many years ago, the technician sprayed inside and outside
my home but now your technician
doesn’t spray? There are also times when an interior treatment
isn’t done, is that normal?
A – Years ago, the technique
used for treatments was a spray because they were the products available.
Now with the advancement of products,
we rarely use liquid treatments. Most pests are controlled by baits,
gels and granules. Our goal is to establish an exterior barrier so we do
not
have to inconvenience you each time to do an interior service. If you
are seeing pests inside, we will be glad to provide an interior treatment
at
no additional cost. Most of our customers are happy with exterior treatments
once that barrier is established.
Q – Why is my technician recommending
me to change my monthly pest control account to a quarterly account?
A – There
are actually two reasons why a PermaTreat representative would recommend
this change in your service schedule. Once your technician
feels that your pest infestation is under control, he will treat the
exterior of your structure every 90 days to reduce the pest population and
provide
a safe and effective barrier. You do not need to be home for this service,
which frees up your schedule while we take care of your home. Our quarterly
program will also save you money.
Q – I’m concerned about
termites causing damage to my home but I have waterfront property and
am concerned about the environment. What
can I do?
A – PermaTreat offers the Advance Baiting System
in cases like yours. We, like you, want to take care of our environment.
The Advance Baiting
System monitors, detects and eliminates colonies that are currently in
your home or that may invade your home in the future. Advance utilizes the
latest
termite research and technology available, is low impact on the environment
and is safe if around children and pets.
Q – I travel a lot for work and am hearing more and more about bed bugs. Is this something I should be concerned about?
A – Bed bugs became relatively scarce during the latter part of the
20th century, but their populations have resurged in recent years. They
are most abundant in rooms where people sleep and conceal themselves in
cracks and crevices around the room and within furniture. Favorite hiding
places include the bed frame, mattress and box spring; however, clutter
around the room offers additional sites for these bugs to hide. Bed bugs
are most active in the middle of the night, but when hungry, they will venture
out during the day to seek a host. Unfortunately, you will be that host
and they do bite. PermaTreat not only offers services to eliminate these
pests but also we offer our customers the opportunity to purchase Aller-zip
Bed Bug Bite Proof Mattress and Box Spring Encasements. Ask our representative
about these products.