When building a new house, it is important to remember that the initial insecticide applications around the foundation of the home do not last forever. With time and inclement weather, the efficacy of the pesticides will gradually wear off. But this does not mean that it is a good idea to avoid treating the build site altogether. The construction of a house directly disturbs the habitats of common pests, since insects cannot live in soil and foliage that is jostled throughout the building process. This is why new homeowners will often experience at least one pest issue right after moving in, as the irritated pests want to take shelter in the structure that is covering their previous home. No matter how many pests are trying to take over your new home, Pointe is always happy to provide you with customized treatments and kick those pests to the curb. 

Prevention is the key to a pest-free home, no matter how new it is. If it is too late and pests have already invaded, bait is the popular method of elimination due to its efficacy. For example, termites’ natural instinct to forage for food can be used against them by establishing bait stations to eliminate the colony efficiently. Over the next few weeks, we can track the invasion, elimination, and protection against termites through inspections and treatment reapplication.

Unfortunately, termites aren’t the only pests that threaten the safety of your home. Other pests – like spiders, silverfish, bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, and more – will move in with no regard for your family. This is why our technicians always begin each service with a complete inspection of the property. We want to find every nook and cranny that pests are hiding within, as well as to determine the species and population size of the pests invading your home. Each treatment plan that we create is customized to solve the actual pest issues at hand through a specialized combination of methods.