If you’ve never had to call an exterminator in Nashville before and are suddenly faced with a pest problem, you may panic a bit. What can you expect out of the experience? Here are some tips when you set up your first appointment.

Don’t Wait

If you’ve only seen one or two pests once in a while, it’s probably not a cause for too much concern. Rather, use it as an opportunity to monitor for further activity. When you start having multiple pest sightings during the daytime on consecutive days, you may need professional help.

Daytime sightings mean the pest population is getting to an alarming level as they compete for food and shelter and get driven out of their hiding spots. If you spot consistent pests, don’t wait for it to get worse. Call an exterminator in Spring Hill promptly.

Inform Your Technician

It’s always helpful to take note of what you’ve been witnessing. Your pest control tech may ask for some information when you call, and it’s best to provide as many details as you can, such as:

• Square footage of the home – This will give your tech a good idea of how much insecticide, bait and traps to bring for the visit.
• Location of the pest or evidence – When you can identify the problem area, this informs your tech of the most appropriate treatment.
• Pest appearance – This helps your tech identify the species so they know how best to treat it. If you’re unsure, snap a photo and send it to them.
• Presence of kids or pets in the home – This will ensure the treatment is done in the safest manner possible.

Know What to Expect

From start to finish, here’s what to expect from your experience with a pest control company in Nashville:

1. Initial Contact/Phone Call – This is where the company will gather basic information, which will help them recommend treatment.
2. Prep – You may be asked to move things out from under your sinks or clear out drawers to make way for the tech and his or her equipment.
3. Initial Service – This involves the application of insecticide spray (if applicable), baits, and glue traps. You will likely need more than one application and session.
4. Follow-up Service (if needed) – Your technician will perform an assessment for entry points and make recommendations for follow-up treatments so they can arrive at a more permanent solution. Upon approval of the proposed work, your tech will schedule follow-up service.

Monitor the Situation

After the treatments, continue to monitor for residual pest activity or stragglers for about two weeks. If, during this time, you don’t see any more activity, you can be sure the treatment worked. If you still see activity, call your pest control technician for repeat service.

Contact PureGuard Pest Solutions

If it’s your first time seeing a pest, don’t worry – call us. We’ll go over what to expect and keep you in the loop at all times. Contact us at 615-502-2855 for a free quote and consultation.