Canton Termite and Pest Control Podcast

As a business owner, it is always important to me to be providing a unique value to my customers. I never want to be afraid to answer the question, “Why should I use your service compared to someone else?”

[https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.150.136/855.272.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Termidor__HP-II_Termiticide_color-red-300x49.jpg] [https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.150.136/855.272.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Termidor__HP-II_Termiticide_color-red.jpg] As a business owner, it is always important to me to be providing a unique value to my customers. I never want to be afraid to answer the question, “Why should I use your service compared to someone else?” Because of this, my team and I are constantly striving to improve the quality of the services that we provide. We seek out the latest innovations in the pest control industry, using only top of the line products for our treatment services. One such service, which we have the great honor of being one of only 18 companies in the state to offer, is the Termidor HP2 Treatment Applicator! We’ve already discussed a few of the Termidor HP2’s features in earlier blog posts, but just in case you missed it, I thought I’d give a quick recap. Essentially, the Termidor HP2 treatment applicator is a revolution in termite treatment technology. Before its release, one of the main issues of a traditional exterior termite treatment was getting access to the treatment area around the foundation. Termites are subterranean dwellers, and this means that any effective treatment is going to require accessing the space about 10 inches below the surface of the soil. But this presents several problems. For one, accessing this area means digging up the area around your home. This is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and can disturb your landscaping.  Further, once the area is dug up, treatment must be carefully applied to ensure an even spread. If an area is missed or if too little treatment is used, there may be a vulnerability in your treatment barrier. The result of this is that traditional termite treatments take a lot of time to complete, and if you don’t have a skilled, reliable pest technician, they may be improperly applied. However, with the Termidor HP2, these problems are all a thing of the past. The Termidor HP2 method has several key advantages over traditional termite treatments that go above and beyond resolving the above issues. For starters, the Termidor HP2 Applicator does not require ANY damage to the landscaping around your foundation. Instead, the machine propels treatment from the surface into the soil uniformly and accurately. Treatment distribution is determined by the onboard computer system, which is accurate to 1/10 oz. This ensures that the treatment barrier is applied perfectly every single time, and entirely takes human error out of the equation! Additionally, by taking out the requirement for trenching around the foundation, the HP2 allows treatments to be applied much faster. This results in a perfect treatment barrier created in a fraction of the time required for a traditional application. Further, the HP2 applicator uses a specialized, highly effective treatment product. It requires significantly less water compared to traditional treatments as well. The combination of more effective (and therefore a lower required quantity) treatment and reduced water usage makes the HP2 an economically friendly option for dealing with termite threats! Finally, HP2 treatments are effective for 10 years! Due to this, your home will be secured against termites for a long time! At this point though, you’re probably thinking, “This treatment sure sounds great, but what’s the catch?” The truth is, there isn’t one! At Canton Termite and Pest Control, our commitment to providing high-quality service for our customers is more important to us than charging higher prices for services. Because of this, we are charging the SAME price for the new HP2 treatments that we used to charge for traditional treatments! You can’t get a better deal than that! The Termidor HP2 is the future of termite control in Georgia, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of that innovation! If you have any questions about the new treatment method or any other bug-related topics, please feel free to reach out! If pests of any kind are troubling your home, Canton Termite and Pest Control are here to help with a fast, effective, and safe fix! Just give us a call TODAY at 770-479-1598! By: Tim https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.150.136/855.272.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Termidor-HP-Sizzle.mp4 [https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.150.136/855.272.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Termidor-HP-Sizzle.mp4] The post Termidor HP2-Future of Termite Control- Canton Termite & Pest Control [https://www.cantongeorgiapestcontrol.com/termidor-hp2-future-of-termite-control-canton-termite-pest-control/] first appeared on Canton Georgia Termite & Pest Control [https://www.cantongeorgiapestcontrol.com].

What can you do to help? For many people, calling a pest control service is the natural first step upon seeing signs of pest control activity. Once the professionals arrive, it is easy to forget about the problem and let

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? FOR MANY PEOPLE, CALLING A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS THE NATURAL FIRST STEP UPON SEEING SIGNS OF PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY. ONCE THE PROFESSIONALS ARRIVE, IT IS EASY TO FORGET ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND LET THEM TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE. While we certainly don’t want you to stop calling us for your pest problems, there’s still a lot that you can and should do alongside professional treatment to make sure pest problems are completely handled. To be sure, a thorough treatment of your home can and will deal with your current pest problems, but what about the issues of tomorrow? Odds are, there may be some conditions in and around your home that are making it easier and more attractive for pests to invade. Similarly, you may have some misconceptions passed down by anecdotal advice that actually makes your pest problems worse. Fortunately, you have the perfect source of answers and guidance available to you: your pest control provider! In my decades in the pest industry, I’ve noticed some common trends that exacerbate pest problems for homeowners. In such instances, I have always tried to give advice to each customer on how to keep pests out longterm. The truth is, I don’t want to be in the business of “spot-fixing” pest problems each year for homeowners. Instead, I want to be a reliable ally in keeping your home pest free while minimizing the need for treatment. To that end, below are a few pieces of advice I have to help educate you about pests, the treatment process, and common problem areas. 1. Keeping a clean home will help keep some pests out, but for others, it just won’t make a difference: There is a popular sentiment that links hygiene and the cleanliness of your home with pest activity. Homes that get pests, it is argued, are those that aren’t kept tidy. However, in general, this is a complete misunderstanding of what attracts pests to your home. The truth is, while pests can and will scavenge in your home, keeping your home clean won’t keep them out in and of itself. Pests are most commonly attracted to homes because they provide a dry, temperate environment. Many pests are unable to survive extreme temperature or moisture level changes, so your home provides them with a comparatively secure environment. Further, many pests enter your home by accident or circumstance. A cockroach might wander in through a small hole in your siding, and from there reproduce into a massive population. There is little that keeping your home clean can do to prevent this problem. I also want to note that bedbug infestations, specifically, are not caused or impacted whatsoever by the cleanliness of your home. Bedbugs are interested in one thing: feeding on the blood of hosts. The reason that they enter your home is that you’re living there, not because it is an unhygienic environment. In other words, if you have pests in your home, it isn’t because you are dirty or irresponsible. Pest problems are unfortunately a part of life, and while keeping the home clean can deter some types of pests, it won’t in and of itself prevent them. That said, keeping your home clean during treatment is extremely helpful. For example, if your home is treated with bait for roaches, food scraps and trash could provide them with an alternative source of food, distracting them from the bait. 2. Please don’t try to treat pest problems yourself Occasionally, I will encounter the sentiment that a professional pest control treatment is a last resort to deal with your problems. Certainly, companies that sell DIY treatment products are more than happy to encourage this position. The truth is, viewing DIY treatment like medicine and a professional treatment like a doctor’s visit is misguided. Not all pest treatment products are created equal, and some DIY products are not nearly as effective as you might expect. This is not necessarily because the product itself is somehow bad, but oftentimes because the application of the product is done incorrectly. Misusing products can render them ineffective and can negatively impact the treatments that a professional uses. For example, one common problem I have encountered is misapplied roach repellant around homes. If not performed correctly, repellant will just scatter the pest population throughout your home, making them harder to deal with. It may also deter them from seeking out bait treatments that would otherwise cut down on their numbers. It is also incorrect to assume that professional treatment is more “extreme” compared to DIY options. Reputable pest control companies use the safest possible products and minimize the application quantity whenever possible. An expert knows exactly how much to apply and where, so the treatment is much more precise. Further, professional grade products are much more effective, which means that a lot less needs to be used. When applied correctly, pesticide products are not harmful to your health and wellbeing, but a misapplied product is a complete wildcard. 3. On a similar note, be careful who you call to treat your home: Just like products, sadly not all pest control companies are created equal. There are some companies that operate without proper licensing and training. These types of disreputable companies can botch treatments in your home, failing to deal with the problem in the best case and putting your health at risk in the worst. Due to this, you should make sure to research a company before you hire them. Make sure that they have all the appropriate licensing and, preferably, a lot of good reviews/referrals. These tips are by no means an exhaustive list of what I would like homeowners to know about their pest control. However, this will provide you a good baseline to make educated decisions about how to best solve your pest problems. As always, if you have any pest problems or questions, the answers are always available at 770-479-1598! My team and I are standing by ready to provide fast, effective, and comprehensive treatment solutions to your pest problems! Here’s to YOU living PEST FREE! By: Tim The post Pest Control Tips [https://www.cantongeorgiapestcontrol.com/pest-control-tips/] first appeared on Canton Georgia Termite & Pest Control [https://www.cantongeorgiapestcontrol.com].

Termite season is in full swing and your home may be at risk! Sometimes, you may be tempted to think that a pest inspection is only necessary when you are seeing… well… bugs in the home! After all, if you