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Whether you’ve recently moved to a new area and noticed more of a pest problem or your longtime household is suddenly hosting more visitors than you’d like, you may be weighing your options. Figuring out whether you can solve your problem through DIY methods, whether you should hire a professional, and what the average cost for residential pest control is serves as a natural step for many families. Learn about the advantages of professional pest control and find out about average costs.
Pests can cause stress and fear in the home. This is the opposite of what we want our homes to be.
Stinging insects like wasps and hornets send over 500,000 Americans to the emergency room every year in the United States.
Pests can be an aggravation and an unneeded annoyance.
Pests can transmit debilitating and deadly diseases to humans and pets.
The average cost for residential pest control varies based on location, pest types, home size, provider, and more. However, it’s a great idea to gather a few statistics to understand a ballpark cost for your budgeting processes.
HomeAdvisor reports that the average single pest control visit costs between $300 and $550. A single visit requires diagnosis, creation of a treatment plan and the treatment itself. On the other hand, when you set up preventative initial visits and periodic treatments, the average initial visit costs $150-$300 while maintenance visits usually average $40-$70.
While these baseline costs are helpful, it’s important to remember that a wide range of factors can contribute to a different price range altogether. For example, larger houses will require a larger investment to treat. Treating for termites averages $2,000-$8,000, while ant control averages just $60-$125.
Many pest control professionals offer programs that protect you from many pests on an ongoing basis and simply charge a monthly fee. When you work with Thorn for your pest control needs, the team will create a fully customized plan to rid your home of pests. Costs can vary for single visits.
To protect your home from pests year-round, you can choose the commercial-grade monthly plan, which starts from $39 per month.
Why Pay for Professional Pest Control? It’s natural to prefer to spend your hard-earned money on things besides pest control. Plus, there are so many products on the shelves of any home improvement store that promise they can get rid of your pest problem. However, professional pest control is worth the investment.
One of the downfalls of store-bought pest control products is that most of them are created for a specific type of pest. For example, you may buy a product that works great against pavement ants, but if you’ve got carpenter ants in your home, this product may not be very helpful. Without the expertise to accurately diagnose the pests and find their access points, it’s very unlikely that DIY methods will be effective. Through a thorough expert inspection, Thorn identifies the exact type of pests you’re up against, finds entry points, and creates a customized plan for protecting your home.
Thorn doesn’t simply show up at your home, spray dangerous chemicals, and leave. Instead, Thorn offers ongoing upkeep to check on the barriers put in place throughout your home and to treat again where needed.
With accurate, dependable service, Thorn can rid your home of pests for good. Instead of wasting money on store-bought products and grappling with DIY methods, call in the professionals to ensure the health of your household and your family. Schedule your appointment today!
A good pest control program uses multiple control methods. The most common solution for controlling pests native to Utah involves applying liquid pesticides as a barrier at likely pest entry points. The experts at Thorn also use many other tools to control pests including baits, dusts, exclusion, sanitation, habitat modification, vacuuming, web removal, and trapping.
Contact us today for a consultation with one of our pest control experts. We can recommend the best pest control strategy for you after we inspect your property.
When an ant infestation presents, it’s best to consult with the ant control specialists at Thorn. We can advise on methods including spraying and baiting, and prevent a large colony of ants from returning.
Yes, pest control can eliminate ants from inside your home or business. In addition to getting rid of foraging ants, the pest control experts at Thorn can also make recommendations for baiting to mediate colonies through a process called trophallaxis.
It’s not uncommon to see ants outside your home or indoors during certain seasons or seasonal transitions, but our team is always happy to help if you see an unusual or unmanageable change in the number of pests.
You might consider calling Thorn if there’s a significant change in where you are seeing ants indoors or out, a reoccurring colony that seems difficult to rid completely, or if you need recommendations for exclusion. Our ant control specialist can help mitigate the problem before it gets bigger.
When you hire a highly-trained Thorn specialist, they’ll be able to:
Thorn ant control inspections and treatments start at $188. Ongoing pest control programs start at $32 per month. Contact us for an estimate today.
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We take a scientific approach to pest control. We start with an inspection and assessment to help us identify the pest, locate where they are, and create a specific plan for your property. Every home and business is different and requires a unique strategy.
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