Common questions about pest control
Straight answers to the questions people ask most.
Frequently asked
- Do you do the pest control yourselves?
- No. This is a referral and advertising service. Calls are connected to a qualified pest control provider serving the Spokane area, and any work and pricing are arranged directly with that provider.
- Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
- Modern professional treatments are applied with that in mind, and a provider will tell you what to expect and any short re-entry time. Ask directly — a good one will answer plainly.
- How often is recurring service?
- Quarterly or bi-monthly is common, timed to the seasonal pressure. A one-time treatment is enough for some specific problems.
- Do I really need termite protection?
- Termite pressure in the Inland Northwest is far lower than in the Midwest or South. The region's main wood-destroying insect is the carpenter ant, which thrives in the surrounding pine country — so inspections here focus on carpenter ants and moisture at least as much as on termites. An inspection tells you where you actually stand.
- Can't I just handle it with store-bought spray?
- For a single wasp nest, sometimes. For ants, rodents, termites, or bed bugs, do-it-yourself methods usually treat what you see and miss the source, which is why the problem returns.