Home Owners
Household Pest Control
Children, Asthma and Health Risks Due to Pests in the Home
Kyle Lundy Board Certified Entomologist
Studies specifically show that poor bug control can cause serious health issues. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that cockroaches and mice contribute to asthma in children. Half a million people end up in the emergency room annually due to problems that could be avoided with proper Knoxville pest control, including stings, bites, asthma attacks, West Nile virus, Hantavirus, lyme disease and more. For more information, go to pestworld.org. Contact Pest-Ops today to protect your home and your family. Your health and the health of our environment is very important to us, see our Green Solutions page.
Pest control in the home is the most effective way to protect your family.
Pest-Ops’ goal is to solve your Knoxville pest problems. Please contact us for your free consultation. We have many service plans to meet your needs and budget. Here are some of our Pest Management plans:
Knoxville Area Quarterly Pest Control
The Pest-Ops Quarterly Pest Control includes interior and exterior service with the purpose of ridding your home of pests such as spiders, ants, roaches, silverfish and rodents.
Knoxville Area Seasonal Pest Control
The Pest-Ops Seasonal Pest Control is for those who require a higher level of treatment and more attention than the quarterly program. The seasonal pest control service covers shrubs and landscaping on the perimeter of the foundation to reduce flying insect problems, particularly mosquitoes, flies, carpenter bees and ladybugs.
Custom Plans
We respect our clients’ special needs. If our quarterly or seasonal treatments are not convenient, contact us for a free consultation.
One Time Services
We suggest a plan that prevents pests from coming into your home with the diseases they carry. If you prefer one time services or have a single pest to be eradicated, we are here to help.
Scientific Integrated Pest Management Solutions. Here is how it works:
Integrated Pest Management
We evaluate the true extent of the pest infestation and customize a treatment plan for your specific needs. Random application of pesticides is avoided to better protect your family.
Non-Chemical Monitors
We place pest control monitors when necessary in pest prone locations throughout your home to help pinpoint the “hot spots” of pest activity for the most effective bug control.
Carefully Targeted Application
We emphasize thorough inspections. Since a responsible pest management program can’t be developed without determining exactly what and where the pest problem is, we inspect the homes for pest problems and reach them at the source of their nests.
Prevention Measures
We apply a protective barrier to the outside of your home to keep out pest invaders. Pest-Ops’ goal is to solve your pest problem while minimizing the amount of pesticides placed in and around your home.
Common Sense Pest Proofing Tips
- Store garbage in sealed containers and dispose of regularly.
- Check and repair loose mortar around the home or building foundation.
- If drainage is a problem causing standing water, install gutters or adjust the landscape so water is not standing near the home or structure.
- Check basements/storage spaces to ensure they are dry and well ventilated.
- Check for rodent infestation by looking for rodent droppings in closets, attics, and inside closed spaces.
- Check and seal pest entry areas such as pipes, electrical and cable structures.
- Check and seal cracks in walls, concrete and related areas.
- Repair fascia, soffits, and roof shingles that are damaged or loose.
- Check weather stripping on windows and doors to ensure a tight seal.
- Keep tree branches and shrubs well trimmed and away from your home and buildings.
- Keep eating, food storage areas, and kitchens well cleaned.
- Contact Pest-Ops to identify pest problems and to survey your home for pest infestations.
