Is There a Difference?
When it comes to pest control many people automatically think exterminator. However, when it comes to hiring the best company to rid your home of insects you don’t want to hire an exterminator but rather a pest control specialist.
So what is the difference between the two?
When it comes to pest control many people automatically think exterminator. However, when it comes to hiring the best company to rid your home of insects you don’t want to hire an exterminator but rather a pest control specialist.
Homeowners want to be able to walk into a room and know that their pest problem was solved and treated aggressively and one main sign of that is walking into a room that has been treated with chemicals and seeing these unwanted visitors lifeless. And this is image along with a man with a backpack full of chemicals is what many people envision when it comes to picturing their exterminator.
Hiring an Exterminator vs. A Pest Control Specialist
The dictionary definition of the word exterminate is “is to destroy completely and “to erase from existence,” which is why the scene above is what most people envision. While the word may suggest total eradication of a pest population that usually isn’t the case. This is where a pest control specialist comes into play. Pest problems must be managed in a way that not only keeps these pesky critters out of your home but it should be managed in a way that also protects the environment.
There are quite a few differences between exterminators and pest control specialists even though their end goal is the same. An exterminator relies on pesticides to eliminate these unwanted house guests, and these chemicals can be extremely toxic.
As pest control specialists, our team at Sigma Pest uses products that are not only effective when it comes to pest management but that are also much less toxic, have little odor, and allow for more targeted treatment. Our team focuses on treatments that completely do away with toxic chemicals, leaving your home pest free and safe. The main difference between us and exterminators is that we look for long-term solutions for your pest problems instead of simply spraying chemicals to rid your home of just the pests that are visible.
The right treatment for you
Pest control specialists are also more educated in the most effective ways to eliminate each pest specifically. For example, our team at Sigma Pest know the exact way to eliminate unwanted pests like ants and we know that the treatment for ants is completely different than the treatment for cockroaches. Each pest has a specific reason for being present which means that they require a different approach to rid your home of them. We know that pest control is not a one size fits all treatment and that is what sets our team apart from exterminators and other pest professionals.
Even though the goal for an exterminator and a pest control specialist is to get rid of pests, that is where the similarities stop. Choosing a pest control specialist means that you are choosing the treatment that not only works but is also long term. For more information about our pest control packages give us a call, we’d love to help you keep your home safe and pest free!