Choosing the right Pest Control Company
The recent rain and cooler temperatures tend to drive bugs and rodents into your house. If you seeing traces of those home invaders and have realized that those hardware store insecticides, pesticides and rodenticides can be both dangerous and often useless, then hire someone to handle them, but do your research. As the saying goes, you usually get what you pay for, so doing some homework before just choosing the cheapest pest control company with the biggest advertising budget. Remember, local knowledge, reputation, word of mouth, prompt service and having deep roots in the community can make your unwelcome pests disappear quickly.
All pest control companies, which are registered with the Ministry of Environment, have to be licenced and gainfully insured. All active technicians are required to have their current certified pesticide applicators licence with them at all times. Typically, most pest control officers hold a structural – integrated pest management licence enabling them to use pesticides that are of commercial nature and are banned from the general public. There are standards and requirements outlined by the B.C. Ministry of Environment which are designed to protect consumers from dangers to family members, pets and your home.
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