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How to Choose the Right Pest Control Company

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  1. Proper Licensing  and Actual Years on the Job Any company worth calling must carry a valid state license and real insurance. No license means no accountability. If they spill chemicals or break something, you pay for it. Experience counts even more than the paperwork. A crew that’s been tackling local homes for a decade already knows which ants show up in spring, where scorpions hide, and how our crazy Texas heat changes everything. 2. Modern, Safe Methods That Work Long-Term Some companies still spray like they’re trying to kill everything on the planet, including your dog’s sense of smell. The good ones use smart, targeted treatments instead of chemical warfare. They seal entry points, set precise baits, and monitor so pests don’t come right back. They also use products that are tough on bugs but gentle on kids, pets, and pregnant moms. 3. Clear Pricing Up Front and Guarantees Nothing stings worse than a low quote that triples once they’re inside your house. The...

DIY Pest Control vs. Professional Treatment: What Actually Works? 

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  Cost: The Math Rarely Stays Simple    Twelve dollars for a can of spray feels like a victory lap. Two hundred  for a pro visit   feels like getting  robbed. Until you add it up. Three trips to the store, four  different products , two months of fighting the same ants, and suddenly  you’ve  spent more than the pro would have charged on day one. Funny how “saving money” can become the most expensive  option .    Effectiveness: Retail Products vs. The Real Stuff    The stuff on the shelf at the big box store kills whatever crawls across your counter. It rarely reaches the colony living behind your walls or under your slab. Ever notice how the ants disappear for a week and then return as if nothing happened?  That’s  not bad luck.  That’s  biology winning. Pros bring products you  literally cannot  buy, plus the experience to find the source and end the cycle. When  homeowners finally ...

DIY Pest Control vs. Professional Treatment: What Actually Works

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  Effectiveness That Actually Sticks   You grab the $12 spray from the store, blast the trail, wipe the counters, and feel like a hero for about ten days. Then they’re back, marching in the exact same line. Sound familiar? That’s because you killed the workers, not the queen or the eggs tucked deep inside your walls.  Professionals don’t guess. They inspect, identify the species, and hit the nest directly with products you can’t even buy. One treatment and the trail disappears for good.   Safety You Can Sleep With   Ever fogged your house and then worried you didn’t air it out long enough?  Techs train for years on exactly how to apply the strongest products without putting your family or pets at risk. They use gels, baits, and low-toxicity options placed where only pests find them. Kids keep playing, dogs keep napping, and you stop holding your breath every time someone walks barefoot in the kitchen.  Cost That Makes Sense When You Do the Math ...