Signs you may need general pest control
- Insects trailing along baseboards, kitchen counters or window sills
- Spiders and webbing in corners, basements, garages and eaves
- Earwigs, centipedes or silverfish in bathrooms and lower levels
- Boxelder bugs or stink bugs gathering on sunny siding in the fall
- Dead insects collecting in window tracks and light fixtures
What causes the problem
Michigan's freeze-thaw seasons push insects toward the warmth and moisture of a house. Mulch beds against the foundation, gaps around utility lines, worn door sweeps and damp basements give them both shelter and a way in.
Why professional treatment matters
Store-bought sprays kill what you can see but rarely reach where pests nest. A professional program targets harborage areas, entry points and the exterior perimeter with products and placements chosen for each pest and each season.
Our treatment approach
- Thorough inspection of the interior, foundation, eaves and landscaping
- Exterior barrier application around the foundation, windows, doors and utility penetrations
- De-webbing of eaves, soffits, porches and entryways
- Granular application in mulch beds and turf edges
- Targeted interior treatment of baseboards, cracks and crevices where activity is found
What to expect
Most homes are protected on our annual service agreement: an initial service, then four quarterly services starting 30 days later to break the egg cycle, with free reservice if pests return between visits.
Prevention tips
- Keep mulch and soil pulled a few inches back from siding
- Seal gaps around pipes, cables and dryer vents
- Replace worn door sweeps and window screens
- Run a dehumidifier in damp basements
Where we provide this service
We provide general pest control for homes throughout Southeast Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston and Monroe counties. See all service areas.
General Pest Control FAQs
Which pests are covered by general pest control?
Ants, spiders, earwigs, centipedes, millipedes, silverfish, crickets, boxelder bugs, stink bugs, pillbugs and other common household insects. Rodents, bed bugs and mosquitoes are separate services.
Is the treatment safe for kids and pets?
We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions. Your technician will tell you if anyone should stay off a treated area until it dries.
Do you offer one-time general pest treatments?
General pest control is offered on annual service agreements, which is what keeps pests from coming back and makes free reservice possible.