Frequently Asked Questions

Our most popular plan is a visit every other month, which keeps a protective barrier in place through Georgia's long, warm pest season, and covered pests get unlimited free retreats between visits. Specialty problems like termites, mosquitoes, bed bugs and wildlife are scheduled as needed.

A general service treats the exterior of your home, entry points and the places pests hide, and can include the interior when needed. On our bi-monthly plan, we also knock down cobwebs and spider webs on every visit, and covered pests get free retreats between visits.

For most homeowners, yes. Regular service prevents small problems from becoming infestations, protects your home from damage, such as from termites, rodents and carpenter ants, and reduces health risks from pests like cockroaches, rodents, ticks and mosquitoes. It's also usually far cheaper than dealing with an established infestation.

A one-time treatment solves a specific problem, such as a wasp nest or a roach flare-up. Recurring service, like our bi-monthly plan, keeps pests from coming back, which matters for pests that constantly reinvade, like ants, spiders and roaches. We offer both.

You will often notice fewer pests within days, but timing depends on the pest. Ants and roaches can take a couple of visits, and bed bugs and fleas usually need follow-up treatments because eggs and pupae hatch over time.

That's common. As pests come into contact with treated areas, they become more active before they die, and hidden pests may come out of their harborage. Activity should taper off in the following days to weeks. If it doesn't, call us.

It depends on the service. Exterior treatments often don't require anyone to be home, while interior treatments, inspections and some specialty services do. Your technician will explain what's needed when you schedule.

Preparation depends on the service. Generally, it helps to clear access to baseboards, cabinets and other treatment areas, and to secure pets and food as directed. Your technician will give you specific instructions when you schedule.

DIY products can help with minor problems, but they often only kill the pests you see and miss where they live. Misapplication can also waste money or create safety risks. For infestations, termites, wildlife and bed bugs, professional service is strongly recommended.

Look for a company licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Commission, with liability insurance, clear pricing, and technicians who explain what they're treating and why. A dedicated technician who knows your home is a plus. Ask for the company's license number and check reviews.

Total Yard Control treats the whole yard for ants, fleas, ticks and other nuisance pests, with spot treatments if mounds come back. It pairs well with our seasonal mosquito program.

Yes. We serve businesses and offer competitively priced service for rent houses, duplexes and fourplexes, with frequency set to your needs.

Ants come in looking for food, water and shelter, especially after heavy rain or during dry spells. Crumbs, spills, pet food, leaky pipes and gaps around doors and pipes all invite them in.

Finding and treating the colony and the trails, rather than just wiping up and spraying the ants you see, is the key. Sealing entry points, removing food and water sources and ongoing service reduce re-infestation.

Roaches aren't always a sign of poor cleanliness. Large outdoor roaches come in during heavy rain or dry spells, and German roaches can arrive on groceries, boxes or from neighboring units. Moisture and warmth are enough to attract them.

German roaches reproduce quickly and are hard to eliminate with store-bought products. They generally need a specialized, multi-step program focused on kitchens and bathrooms, plus good sanitation. We offer a dedicated German roach program.

Yes, larger roaches like American cockroaches can enter through drains and sewer lines, especially after heavy rain. Keeping drains clean and sealing gaps around pipes helps.

Most are harmless, but Georgia has two medically significant spiders, the brown recluse and the black widow. If you suspect a bite from either, see a doctor. We can inspect and treat for spiders, and we knock down webs on every visit on our bi-monthly plan.

Brown recluses do live in Georgia, but they're often misidentified. They hide in dark, undisturbed places like boxes, closets and garages. Call us for an inspection rather than guessing.

Silverfish are silvery, wingless insects that like damp areas. They don't bite but can damage paper, books and fabrics. Reducing humidity and professional treatment solve most problems.

Treat your pets with a veterinarian-recommended product and treat the home and yard together, since most fleas are eggs, larvae and pupae in carpet, bedding and shady yard areas. Expect a follow-up visit.

Common signs include itchy welts in lines or clusters, small dark spots on sheets and mattress seams, tiny blood stains and shed skins. A professional inspection can confirm it. Bed bugs are not a sign of a dirty home.

Ants, roaches, spiders, termites, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, wasps, mice and rats are the most common calls, along with wildlife like squirrels and raccoons in attics and crawl spaces.

Heat and humidity speed up insect life cycles, and heavy rain drives pests like ants, roaches and rodents indoors. Many pests are active nearly year-round in Georgia, though.

Not entirely. Georgia winters are mild enough that some pests stay active, and others, like mice, rats and roaches, move indoors for warmth.

Remove standing water, trim vegetation and treat the areas where adult mosquitoes rest. Our seasonal mosquito program provides regular treatments during the peak months so you can enjoy your yard.

Mosquitoes are most active from spring through fall, which is why our mosquito program runs March through October.

Keep grass mowed, remove leaf litter and brush, and create a barrier between wooded areas and the lawn. Treat pets with a veterinarian-recommended preventive and check yourself after time outdoors. Professional yard treatment can reduce tick numbers.

Avoid disturbing mounds, since fire ants sting aggressively. Professional mound and yard treatment is the most effective approach. Keep children and pets away until you've been told it's safe.

Check eaves, porches, sheds and grills regularly, keep trash sealed and don't try to remove large nests yourself. Call a professional, especially if anyone in your home has a sting allergy.