Cockroaches

Cockroaches can't help the fact that to most humans, they are unwanted company. It's funny, though, how these pesky insects can often make a grown man or woman scream, tremble and run for cover faster than you can say, "Where's the bug spray?". But that's just the way it is. We've done a lot of investigative work, and if you want to get rid of roaches in your house, we can help.

Here are some steps to cockroach control:

Step 1: Cut down on their food supply
* Vacuum or sweep the floor.
* Wash dishes in soapy, hot water.
* Keep trash in a tight-lidded container.
* Store unused portions of chips, cereal, etc.
* Clean crumbs from under appliances.

Step 2: Make it hard for them to hide
* Move woodpiles away from outside walls.
* Take your recycling out promptly.

Step 3: Dry Up Their Water Supply Like humans, roaches can go much longer without food than without water. To keep roaches away, keep them thirsty. * Fix dripping faucets. * Pour some Lysol into toilets at night to make the water undrinkable. * Don't over water house plants. Soggy soil is a delicious cockroach cocktail. Step Four: Keep Them Out! To prevent roaches from migrating from your neighbor's place to yours, seal up common roach entryways. * Fill holes where pipes disappear into walls with steel wool or caulk. * Pour a little Lysol down your drains nightly to discourage roaches from crawling up into your sinks. * Keep sink plugs over drains. Of course these are just a few steps that can be taken to help remedy your cockroach problems. There are professional alternatives that we use to get fast results with little or no smells, messes or stains. Call us today for a fast free estimate.

Wild Animals Birds & Bee Control

Wild animals, birds and honeybees can be a real challenge to keep out of your home. All of these creatures should be considered armed and dangerous. Aside from the fact that wild animals and birds can carry parasites, diseases, even rabies, the sting from a single honeybee can be deadly for someone that is allergic.

Fortunately, Dallas/Fort Worth Pest Control has the solution, THE SAFER SOLUTION. We're specialists at wild animal, bird and bee removal. We're one of the few such companies in the entire metroplex. Our professionally trained service technicians will locate and solve your problems. Most of our control measures for these bothersome pests consists of trapping if possible, removal and proofing such as sealing holes and gaps on the outside of your home or building. This ensures that if others uninvited guests try to get in that they won't be able to - very easily.

If you've got a problem with nuisance wild animals, birds or bees, then you need our immediate service. Call (214) 349-2847 now to schedule a free analysis and a free estimate. We'll do whatever is necessary to remove them and keep them from coming back - guaranteed.

Which Pesticides Are Safe

Better homes and gardens magazines once stated that the war on bugs shouldn't involve chemical warfare. The sad truth is that most pest control companies have for years, used the strongest materials available to them with little regard for the environment.

Here's a short list:

* Natural pyrethrins
* Diatomaceous earth
* Silica gels - Drione Dust
* Boric acid - Borid, Roach Prufe
* Avermectin bacterias - Avert
* Citrus extracts - Linalool, Demize
* Growth regulators - Precor, Archer
* Insect Baits - Maxforce, Avert, Seige
* EcoPCO products containing hexahydroxyl (tree oils)

With most new research on pests being focused on "genetics" instead of more powerful chemicals, the future of pest control may very well be in our ability to control insects growth and reproduction patterns. For now, you can be sure that when Dallas/Fort Worth Pest Control performs your pest control, our process is scientifically engineered to reduce you and your family's exposure to pesticides. That's why we say that we have a "safer solution" for your pest problems.

Human Parasites

Human Parasites & Head lice Control
Human parasites and head lice can be one of the most aggravating as well as embarrassing of all pests. There are several different types of human parasites including lice and mites.

The most common types of human lice are body lice, head lice, and crab or pubic lice. The most common types of mites are scabies mites, house mites, straw itch mites, and even chiggers. Typically, any kind of human parasite problem including lice and mites are considered to be a medical problem, with little or no cure other than good personnel hygiene and thorough washing of clothes, sheets, bedspreads and other infested items that have been in close personnel contact with the infected person.

Control Clues:

Indoors - Thorough washing of bed linens and clothing items in hot soapy water. Through vacuuming of carpets, sofas, chairs, etc.. Check hats, combs and brushes, hairpins, etc., for head lice. Take appropriate action.

Rid-it hair and body shampoo for head, body and crab (pubic) lice is available over the counter at your local drugstore.

Outdoors - None

Application Don'ts: Chemical sprays do not work. Sanitation, cleaning and personal hygiene are the only solutions.

How Much Does It Cost

Dallas Fort Worth Pest Control is an area leader in utilizing reduced impact materials to combat bugs. We customize our treatment for your home or business based on your needs and the specific target pests.

Here's what we do:

* A thorough inspection to determine which pests are present, their hiding places and entry points.
* Before treatment - careful consideration of all alternative control measures chemical and non-chemical.
* Complete treatment - a specific targeted indoor treatment that eliminates the places where pests hide, stops them from breeding and creates an outside barrier to stop future entry.

When you hire Dallas Fort Worth Pest Control to perform pest services, you can be sure of one thing - that we are totally committed to doing the job right as economically as possible. We don't quote you a cheap price to get in your door and then charge you more for little services.

Our service pricing starts at $129.95 for a home or business up to 2000 square feet. Add $20.00 for every additional 1,000 square feet. Quarterly pest control service starts at $79.95. Our price and fee structure is customized to your home or businesses needs. Call us today at (214) 349-2847 or (817) 595-2847 or email us to find out more.

Silverfish

Silverfish Control

Silverfish and Firebrats are common house invading pests. They are fast runners and are most active at night. They can go for a long period of time, sometimes over a year without food, but will readily feast on dried flour, dried meat, rolled oats, paper and even glue. Considered mostly a nuisance, they damage paper goods, stain cloth and contaminate food.

Adults reach a length of about 3/4" inch. Silverfish are covered with fine scales which are silvery to brown in color; firebrats are considerably darker in color. They are usually brought into the home in foodstuffs, furniture, old books, and papers.

Silverfish are considered by many pest control professionals to be mainly an attic pest since they prefer the dark and will readily feed on the paper backing of roll insulation. Control measures generally include a complete attic treatment.

Control Clues:
Indoors - Liquid sprays such as Demon WP or Flee. Dusts such as Borid or Drione in attic areas. Aerosol foggers seem to give limited control.
Outdoors - Liquid broadcast spray such as Demon WP.

Application Don'ts: Don't use foggers or bug bombs without a residual spray.