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6 Mistakes people make when choosing Pest Control Company

maanoj6 — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:35:23 +0000

1. Choosing the cheapest Pest Control Company :

By selecting a mom & pop Pest Control Company round the corner, who gives you pest control service at lower cost, you are risking your LIFE and your family’s health. In 2012, in Mumbai city, cousins lost their lies after their house was treated by a pest control company with unauthorized, dangerous chemicals. The story did the rounds in newspapers for many days. Its unfortunate that people opt for the cheapest pest control service provider without thinking how dearly it can cost them.

When you choose your Pest control Company, as what chemicals they use . If you get vague or evasive answers, do not opt for service provider. Pest Control companies should be able to tell you that they use Chemicals that are approved by WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) for “domestic use”. This means that the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION(WHO) has approved that these chemicals are safe to use around the house. They should have a license from Agriculture Department to stock their chemicals.

2.Not asking company Policy if problem occurs again in-between services :

Ask what company policy is, if pests show up between two scheduled treatments. Most responsible Companies will tell you that they will provide you free follow-up treatment if you face a problem between treatments. (Even the best treatments cannot prevent the pests from coming from your neighbouring flat or building to you house).

3.Not Choosing the right package :

Ask what pests are covered by the treatment package you are opting for. Just as you can’t cure a cold with medicines for loose motions, Specific pests require specific treatments. If you opt for a treatment that does not deal with the problem you are facing, your problem will continue irrespective of the number of treatments you conduct. For example if you get a general treatment package when you are having a rat problem, the chemicals will target cockroaches, silverfish and ants, and the methodology used is very different , so while you may ensure that your house is free of these pests, it may not stop the rats from enjoying your hospitality. Get a treatment that deals with your specific problem.

4.Not checking for convenient service timings :

If you are a working person and you cannot take the day off to get your house treated regularly, ask your pest control company if they provide service on weekends and after office hours on week days. This can save you many casual leaves.

5. Not considering how responsive the company is, Not Considering if they are functioning systematically:

Call the Pest Control Company and see how soon your call is answered. If someone doesn’t come on the phone soon, chances are, you’ll find it difficult to get them to service your house on time. Ask how the company will keep track of your next treatment or whether you will have to keep track and call them to schedule each treatment. Some companies have advanced software that tracks clients services because it ensures that they function systematically and are more likely to offer you better service.

6. Not asking for multiple year packages:

Ask if there are discounts on multiple year package. Many companies offer discounts to customer who sign contracts for more than a year at a time. This saves you the hassle of renewing your contract before the pests infest your home again and ensures that you get timely service and a discount!

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6 Mistakes School Authorities Make When deciding Pest Control Services and How to avoid them

maanoj6 — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:32 +0000

Mistake #1: Thinking Pest Control Services are not important in Schools:

Schools today cannot function as mere temples of knowledge. Schools authorities have to pay attention to Developing the school as a preferred institution and keep a keen eye on the finances and profits as in any other business. The last thingy any school wants is to have its name splashed over all the newspapers for the wrong reasons.

Parents trust that the school will look after their children and ensure their safety at all times while the children are on the school premises.Pests can seriously harm children’s health in multiple ways. Please read the section “interesting Facts” to find out more. Cockroaches are known to trigger severe allergies in many people. They also carry several diseases that they transmit to humans (dysentery, typhoid and poliomyelitis, as well as gastroenteritis). They are also an established trigger of asthma attacks.

Human can contract diseases like Leptospirosis, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Eosinophilic Meningitis, Rickettsialpox by coming into contact with rats of their droppings. Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya are caused by mosquito bites and of these, the dengue mosquitoes bite in the day clean, you should have them in your premises. The dengue –carrying mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. This means that flower pots, garbage cans, aquariums, unused swimming pools, ponds, tires and other piles are potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes, especially after the rains fill them with water.

The killer mosquito’s favored breeding spots include concrete roofing, gutters, water tanks, swimming pools, ponds, drains, ornamental vases and figurines, plants that hold water, empty containers and shells.

Mistake #2 : Taking the Cheapest Service Available :

By selecting a mom & pop pest control company round the corner, who gives you pest control service at a lower cost, you are risking your life and your students health and their lives. In 2012, in Mumbai, two cousins lost their lives after their house was treated by a pest control company with unauthorized dangerous chemicals. The story did the rounds in newspapers for many days. Its unfortunate that people opt for the cheapest Pest control service provider without thinking how dearly it can cost them.

Mistake #3 : Not Choosing the right package :

Ask what pests are covered by the treatment package you are opting for. Just as you can’t cure a cold with medicines for loose ,motions, if you opt for treatment that does not deal with the problem your are facing, your problem will continue irrespective of the number of treatments you conduct. For example if you get a general treatment package when you are having a rat problem, the chemicals will target cockroaches, silverfish and ants, and the methodology used in very different, so while you may ensure that your school is free of these pests, it may non-stop the rats from enjoying your hospitality. Get the right treatment for your specific situation.

Mistake #4 : Not Checking for convenient service timings :

As a school, you will prefer to have treatments carried out of Sundays. Many Pest Control Companies do not offer services over the weekend. Ask your pest control if they provide service on weekends and after school hours on week days. This can save you lot of trouble in terms of disrupted classes.

Mistake #5 : Not checking whether the company has the required man power :

Many one man show companies make a cheap bid and then hire staff after they have received the contract amount. This means learn by the mistakes they make on your property. They will not present the kind of Professional picture that will justify your giving the contract to them.

Mistake #6 : Not asking if they have the required licenses :

All Pest Control Companies need a license from the agricultural department to store their chemicals. This helps to maintain a check that they are using chemicals that are safe around humans and not using any harmful agricultural pesticides in schools and offices as those are only supposed to be used in farm and fields.

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5 Mistakes Company Make While Choosing Pest Control Services and How to avoid them

maanoj6 — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:50:36 +0000

5 Mistakes Company Make While Choosing Pest Control Services and How to avoid them

1 : Thinking Pest Control is not important in an Office :

Did you know Pests could be affecting your Employee’s Productivity?

Cockroaches are known to trigger severe allergies in many people. They also carry several diseases that they transmit to humans (dysentery, typhoid poliomyelitis, as well as gastroenteritis).They are also an established trigger of asthma attacks. Human can contract diseases like Leptospirosis, Hantavirus Plumonary Syndrome(HPS), Murine Typhus, Rat-Bite fever(RBF), Salmonella enteric Serovar Typhimurium, Eosinophillic Meningitis, Rickettsialpox by coming into contact with rats or their droppings.

Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya are caused by mosquito bites and of these, the dengue mosquitoes bite in the day time. Dengue mosquitoes like clean places to breed, so even if your office is clean, you could have them in your office. Imagine the number of productive man-hours lost when your employees are sick and take leave. Calculate the cost of work you lose when they are absent and you’ll realize pests are costing you too much money!

2 : Going in for the cheapest Service Provider :

We understand that you are answerable and accountable for the way your office funds are spent. There is great pressure to choose the person who bids the lowest amount. But many small pest control companies do not use “safe” chemicals. In 2012, in Mumbai city, two cousins lost their lives after their house was treated by a so called Pest Control company with unauthorized, dangerous chemicals. The story did rounds in newspaper for many days. The last thing you want is for employee to fall sick or even something untoward to happen to them while they are at work just because some Pest Control Company use the wrong chemicals.

3 : Not checking whether the Company has the required man power :

Many One-Man-show companies make a cheap bid and then hire staff after they have received the contract amount. This means the people servicing your office will be inexperienced and untrained. They will learn by the mistakes they make on your property. They will not present the kind of Professional picture that will justify your giving the contract to them.

4 : Not asking if they have the required licenses :

All Pest control companies need a license from the agricultural department to store their chemicals. This helps to maintain a check that they are using chemicals that are safe around humans and not using any harmful agricultural pesticides in home and offices as those are only supposed to be used in farms and fields.

5: Not getting the office checked regularly for termite infestations :

In offices, pest problems tend to be detected rather late and action is taken even later still. By this time, termites(Khatmal) can cause considerable damage. It is a researched fact that termites eat non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read the section interesting facts to find out more about how much harm pests can cause. You don’t want your important documents and legal papers being eating by termites(Khatmal). Worse still, they can cause so much damage that you may have to replace all your furniture

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Mistakes Society Committees Makes While Choosing a Pest Control Company

maanoj6 — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:38:24 +0000

5 Common Mistakes Society Committees Makes While Choosing a Pest Control Company and How to Avoid Them

Mistake #1: Choosing the Cheapest Bidder:

Many companies do not use standard, safe PEST CONTROL chemicals. This puts your society member’s health and life at risk. In 2012 in Mumbai two cousins lost their lives after their house was treated by a Pest Control company with dangerous chemicals. The story did the rounds in newspaper for many days. It’s unfortunate that people opt for the cheap Pest Control Services without thinking how dearly it can cost them.

Mistake #2: Not Checking whether the Company has the required man power:

Many One-man Show Companies make a cheap bid and then hire staff after have received the contract amount. This means the people servicing your society are not trained professionals. They will learn by the mistakes they make on your property.

Mistake #3 :Not Checking whether the Pest Control Company has the proper Infrastructure:

Most Society Committees do not check to see whether the Pest Control Company has the required permits and equipment for carrying out a proper treatment. There is very specialized equipment required for fumigation. The Pest Control Company should also have a permit from the Agriculture Department to stock its chemicals. This permit ensures there are check and balances on the chemicals used.

Mistake #4: Not checking whether the company has studied your society and your specific problems before bidding

Some companies will just submit a standard bid depending on the area to be covered and the number of flats in your society or based on some other such standard criteria. This means you will get some treatment that is the same for all societies and doesn’t take into account your unique and specific problems. Each society is different and some areas in your society may need more attention than others. If the Pest Control Company studies your society properly before they submit their bid, they will have taken into account any special requirements and factored it into costs, so the treatment is likely to be more effective.

Mistake #5 : Not getting References from other Societies/Clients of the Pest Control Company

Most committees do not find out what other clients of the Pest control Companies are saying about them. Checking testimonials and reference helps to ensure that you will get professional standard that all Companies promise at the start but few are able to deliver. You should ask for references and numbers of similar size societies or bigger societies in your area and call to check the service company provides before you place your order.

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7 Questions You Should Ask Before You Choose a Pest Control Company

maanoj6 — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:58:59 +0000

7 Critical Questions You Should Ask Before You Choose a Pest Control Company

You’ve invested a very big chunk of your life’s savings in a beautiful home. Then you saved and
saved and did it up so it suits your tastes and made it as close to your dream home as your finances
would permit.
Ideal.
Bliss.
Happily ever after?
Not Quite.
If you’ve come this far, you also realize that after you have done up your house, you face a big
responsibility to MAINTAIN it. This involves fixing what’s broken and ensuring that preventive
measures are taken to see that things don’t break and that they continue to work efficiently.
I’m sure you have maintenance contracts to cover your fridge, television, water purifier, Air
conditioners and so on…
What about your house – The furniture in it?
An insurance policy will ensure that you can claim some amount in the event of a calamity, but does
that ensure you a house free from pests?
Have you ever experienced the embarrassment of having a cockroach run into plain view in front of
your guests? Do you want to experience it?
Have you ever suffered mice in the house eating away your fruit and grain, contaminating everything
they touch?
What about Bed bugs disturbing your sleep or termites eating away at the biggest investment of your
life, slowly turning it to dust?
If someone forced their way into your house, poisoned your food, wounded your children and pets,
and ruined your furniture beyond repair, would you just sit by and think that you should do something
about it, but put it off for later?
Absolutely not.
You would pick up whatever you had in your hand and do everything possible to save your home and
property from this plunder.

Pests do the same thing in your home. They force their way in. They contaminate your food. They bite
your children and pests and very often transmit dangerous diseases. They slowly eat your furniture
and turn all the wood in your house to dust.
How come you procrastinate when it comes to hiring a pest control company?
Now you may think that you could handle the pest control of your house by yourself. You may well be
able to, but you do not have the expertise to match that of people who deal with pest infestations on a
daily basis.
• You will have to go through a process of trial and error in choosing the right pesticides to target
specific pests.
• Then you have to ensure that the pesticides are stored in a manner where they do not lose
effectiveness and do not fall into your children’s hands.
• Next you have to figure out where to spray, apply or place your pesticide so it will be most effective.
• Now you must balance the right dosage to maximize effectiveness while minimizing toxicity to your
family.
• You have to ensure that you maintain a fixed schedule so you are ahead of that particular pest’s
breeding cycle and do not risk re-infestation.
You have to learn and do all this while also maintaining your home (there are other areas that need
attention) and your job.
That’s a tall order for anybody, but it’s not impossible.
However, if you are like me and like to keep your mind and time free for other pursuits rather than
being tied up with just the house, you’ll find it much easier to hire a pest control company and enter
into a contract with them to keep your house pest free.
Pest Control Companies typically service many clients and have a varied client profile (restaurants,
offices, residences). They therefore have much more expertise in dealing with pests.
They know how to identify species and determine the pesticides that would be most effective in
treating those specific species of pests.
They know typical locations in your house for specific pest habitations (mice nests, termite colonies,
cockroach dwellings etc.). So they know where to use their pesticides to maximize their effect.
They know what chemicals to use, how much to use and how and where to store them.
They know at what frequency treatments are required to eliminate chances of re-infestation.

I would choose a pest control company for my house any day. I don’t have the time or know-how
required to keep my home pest free. I’d rather use the time on my hands to do more interesting
things.
So how do you find the right fit? How do you identify a pest control company that will give you full
value for your money?
When looking for a pest control company to treat your home, lookout for the following features in your
contract:
• What pests does the treatment cover?
There is generally one package that covers ants and roaches, a totally different treatment for termites
and another one for mice / rodents another one for bedbugs… you get the picture. Make sure that
treatment you are signing up for covers your problem.
• The number of treatments offered in the contract period.
It’s generally 4 treatments in one year for normal household pests like ants and cockroaches.
Treatments for rodents, termites, bed bugs may vary.
• Does the company offer free treatments between two scheduled treatments in case there is a
recurrence of the problem?
Many companies offer a facility where you can have your home treated for free if your problem recurs
before the next scheduled treatment is due.
• Are the chemicals used safe for children and pets?
Some companies require that children and pets should not be allowed into the treated area for a
stipulated time after the treatment. Some companies claim their treatments do not require this kind of
evacuation.
• What do they require you to do to maximize the effect of the chemicals?
It is important you ask this question. Some companies require that you do not swab the house for 24
or 48 hours after it has been sprayed so the pesticides have time to work before they are wiped. You
may even have to avoid washing certain areas especially if a gel has been applied. Ask your service
provider these questions so you get the most out of the treatment.
• What do their customers say?
Ask for references and Check with a couple of customers whose property they have serviced to
ensure that the treatment is effective and that the treatment schedule is adhered to.
• What guarantee do they offer?
Especially for termite treatment, ask what period they guarantee that you will not have a re-infestation.
No re-infestation guarantees after termite treatment can range from

1 to 3 years. However, most experts will hazard a guarantee only after they have inspected your
property and taken all factors like surrounding area, amount of wood, humidity etc. into consideration.
• Price
Though this is a big factor to consider, it isn’t the only one. For example, a company that charges you
2000 but does not offer any guarantees is not as good as a company that charges you 2250 and
gives you a 1 Year guarantee. If you have small children or pets, their safety is paramount. You will
insist on a treatment that is not detrimental to their health, no matter what the cost.
Depending on your situation at any given time, the importance of these factors will vary. If you have
only adults in your home and no pets, the fact that a particular treatment is child and pet friendly may
not affect your decision much. If you have a current infestation, the service provider’s expertise in that
particular area will be very important to you.
When you ask the questions listed in this article, you receive a lot of important information. Armed
with this information, you are in a much better position to ensure that your pest control company gives
you the most value for your money – satisfactorily ridding you of your problem and preventing it from
occurring again.
Then you can sit back and relax. Enjoy the pleasures of your pest-free, clean home.

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Why You should do Pest Control?

maanoj6 — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:28:31 +0000

Why You should do Pest Control?

Why is Pest Control Important – Fundamentals of pest control / Pest control – the basics The management of a species (pest) as they are harmful to human’s health and his property. You need to contemplate about pest control when your home is infested with pests like cockroaches or ants. Pest control is Different ways to get rid of pest – Some operators use repellents while others use fumigants and freezing methods. One has to asses the situation as to which course of action is most appropriate to decide on the method to be used.

Pest management is called for either removal of pest from areas where human beings are around or to manage pests effectively so that pest population is minimized where the health and safety of the people is taken care. Pest management means largely dealing with all the pests and there are various types of pests starting from ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, spiders, termites, fleas etc and it goes till bees, wasps and even animals like mice and rats for which people have to consult and call extermination company.

People who work in such field normally call exterminators. Exterminators bring their special equipment, treatment chemical with them to deal with the problem while they do adopt required preventive measures. While addressing pest issue is their primary motive, but preventing pest from future infestation is equally important task for them.

Companies having bigger infrastructure hire exterminator as a full-time member of their staff. The incidence of pests in their premises is so often. Especially companies engaged in making food items and the ones who have food processing plant. Existence of pests can be anywhere, it can be your home or yard or working place, that too at any time.

Pests can easily multiply themselves in no time and can become big headache from a small problem. One should put the best efforts to avoid this problem as soon as possible. This is because some time it goes out of control without even come to your notice. When you fall in such situation
wherein you cannot manage pests yourself, immediate action is required; needless to say you need pest control experts.

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What is pest control?

maanoj6 — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:27:41 +0000

What is Pest Control?

What is pest control?

Pests are normally detrimental to a human’s health. Some pests carry diseases and can harm human when they
come into contact. Bugs, rodents and even birds can be considered as pests.

Some pest come to your home, scares you & your family members, leave droppings in food & other necessities,
they are mainly rats and bats. Pest control has more demand in agriculture and normally handled in a different
way there than a household pest control. For homes, pest control can be as simple as cleaning up your home and
especially places where pest eats, such as garbage and standing water.

Pest control is also to maintain greenery. One of the non chemical solutions to keep away the pest at home is
sugar traps. Ants avoid vinegar and cucumbers, putting such items near points where ants enter will certainly
avoid their entries. Regular hot water wash to your bedding will keep away the mites. Wooden components and
furniture should be dry which ensure termites and earwigs won’t plague your home. There are many websites
that gives non-chemical and natural alternatives for keeping pest away from home.

Natural methods can be treated for cockroaches or “water bugs”. Bottle of spray carrying soapy water can keep
the pests at bay. Borax spray or traps can be used to keep the cockroaches away. You need to be careful about
children when handling chemicals, if any.

Of course, if infestation has become a serious issue you have to contact experts. Pest control experts can trap
and capture critter that is harming you. They address the problem keeping your home and belongings intact.
Poisoned traps, spray methods are used to kill any pests residing your home. Sweet bait to bring the pests into
the trap and then poison to kill the pest can also be used. You have to just throw the trap away.

Fumigation is one method used to address even the worst problem. It releases a poisonous gas that kills any
pests over a period of time. Please stay away from home for one or two days, have air everything out and ensure
it’s safe for children. Purchase repellents from nearby shop and apply to the perimeter of your home. It will act
as guard to keep bugs and other rodents away and make sure that pests won’t come back.

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18 Facts About Cockroaches You Never Knew !!!

maanoj6 — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:26:25 +0000

18 Things about Cockroaches You Never Knew About !

Facts about Cockroaches – Most of us have faced this situation in our lives at some point time or another – Cockroaches in the house!! Some of us have even faced the mortification of the pests coming out and being obviously visible in front of guests and visitors leaving you frustrated and embarrassed. And the most scary fact which most of us don’t know is that cockroaches transmit more than 33 diseases, most common known is Asthma in children.

The problem is, an average homemaker is not armed with enough knowledge to deal with the problem effectively. This article will change that.
Here are some interesting & creepy, facts about cockroaches.

Cockroaches can live without their heads for a week. They die of thirst because their mouths have been cut off and they cannot drink!
The cockroach’s brain is in its entire body.
Cockroaches can survive without food for one month.
Cockroaches have white colored blood.
A typical cockroach has six legs with at least 18 knees.
A female cockroach mates once in a lifetime and remains pregnant for the rest of her life.
Cockroaches spend 75 % of their time resting.
Cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes. The best a human can do is 9 minutes.
Cockroaches breathe through their sides.
Cockroaches can run at a speed of up to 3 miles an hour, the walking speed of an average human.
Cockroaches have been found to be one of the chief asthma triggering allergens found in homes
Cockroaches originated about 280 million years ago.
The largest ever cockroach was discovered in South America. It is 6 inches long and has a one foot wing span
Cockroaches mainly forage for food at night.
Cockroaches have been found to be the triggers for over thirty diseases in humans.
This last fact alone makes them a very dangerous pest especially if you have children. Cockroaches are known to bite human babies.
In order to get rid of these pests, you can take many small precautions around the house that will not only remove a current infestation but also help to prevent future ones.
Since cockroaches come out mainly at night, you need to be especially particular and not leave
foodstuff open through the night. This includes leftovers, dinner remains in plates, pots and pans and even pet food. Preferably rinse out all emptied dinner plates and dishes and fill them with water if you intend to wash them the next day. This Are the Facts about cockroaches,10 interesting facts about cockroaches, about cockroaches, fun facts about cockroaches

Remember that cockroaches are attracted to greasy surfaces. Make sure your kitchen surfaces are clean, non-greasy and dry. Repair any leakages so you eliminate wetness. Cockroaches also eat the glue and the paper in books, magazines and paper / cardboard boxes. Eliminate these from your house to the extent possible. No we move on to the next stage, the actual elimination of existing roaches. There are a variety of pesticides available to kill cockroaches. Some of these are fairly long lasting and some are safe to use around pets and small children.

I have found that it is easiest to entrust a pest control company with he job of getting rid of a cockroach infestation. It ensures that you are not stuck with the hassle of sourcing and storing the pesticides at home. Plus the Pest control companies generally have fixed schedules and ensure that the treatment is done at regular intervals so you do not have a repeat infestation. Then you can sit back and relax.

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