Pest control in Grandview, MO can be eco friendly. Ecopest Services at (913) 396-6359 offers sensible pest management that puts safety -to people, animals, and the planet- first. They will do termite inspections and control and guarantee their work for up to ten years. If you need wasp control or help getting rid of cockroaches, they will inspect, assess, and implement the most effective and practical solution.

With a entomologist on staff, Ecopest has a thorough understanding of the insect and the infestation. With this knowledge, they are able to choose the least harmful and most effective means of elimination.

Get the good guys on your side; let Ecopest Services help you keep a clean, comfortable, and SAFE home.

If you dont mind a few ants, then by all means, just keep the food put away and take the trash out every night. But when critters begin to cause  a disruption in your life, or compromise the health of your home and family, stronger measures are called for. Trio uses more environmentally safe residential and commercial pest control, so they are a great choice for termites or rodent control. Give them a call and let them help you create a warm and inviting environment for you, and not the bugs!

So you have mice and want them gone, but you don’t want to use poison or hazordous chemicals, so what should you do ……

Pest control chemicals can cause health issues for homeowners, children and pets. Calling an exterminator, or pest control company, is one way to tackle rodent control problems and eliminate pests like spiders, bed bugs, termites, ants, cockroaches and fleas.

Unlike large insect infestations, mice and rats can be controlled without chemicals. Before calling an exterminator, homeowners can try reducing or eliminating their homes’ mice populations with natural methods.

·       Adopt a Cat; Meow – Although a homeowner may already have a cat, an adopted cat that was raised outdoors will have a natural inclination to hunt for mice. Cats raised indoors may not have this instinct; so if a home has a rodent problem and the owners want a new furry friend, adopting a cat may be a good first step to take.

·       Keep Your House Clean – Mice are attracted to sources of water and food, and even the smell of leftover crumbs on the dishes in a sink can attract unwanted guests. While attempting to get rid of mice naturally, a homeowner should make every effort to keep floors free of crumbs. Dishes should be washed immediately, food should be stored away in air-tight containers and trash should be sealed.

·       Reduce Clutter - Mice live in cluttered areas where there are many nooks and crannies to rest. Removing excessive boxes, clutter and other piles of unorganized items will reduce the number of homes available to mice.

·       Use Traps -  Set traps between gaps in kitchen and bathroom counters, in laundry rooms and behind furniture. For safety, ensure that the traps cannot be reached by indoor pets. Consider using traditional spring-loaded traps that kill mice quickly. Homeowners that wish to capture and release mice should use specially designed traps that simply lure mice into a container that closes. These traps should be checked several times a day.

·       Consider Hiring a Professional -  These trained rodent control agents can spot openings in walls where mice find their way into homes. They can also lay traps in optimal locations and advise homeowners as to how they can naturally eliminate a rodent infestation.

·       Use mints or mint Oils - The smells of various mints, including peppermint and spearmint, have been shown to detract mice. Homeowners can use mint leaves or oils to attempt to force mice out of a home or keep them from entering in the first place. This is useful if the homeowner wants to prevent mice from settling into undesirable places, such as drawers or food pantries.

Although there are times when calling a rodent control exterminator is the best option, using natural, tried-and-true methods should often be the first step a homeowner takes to try to get rid of mice. Doing so will reduce the potential for unnecessarily introducing hazardous chemicals into a home.

Tips to Eliminating Fleas!

Removing fleas from the home requires coordinated and regular cleaning efforts. Pest control companies often recommend that customers regularly vacuum their carpets. Vacuuming can remove up to 60 percent of flea eggs. It also removes up to 30 percent of flea larvae, and it removes the dried blood which feeds the larvae. Vacuum bags should be discarded at least once a week to prevent repeated infestation.

Infected pets should be bathed regularly and treated with an insect growth regulator to prevent adult fleas from reproducing. Using a flea comb and gentle insecticide while bathing can also remove fleas. Pet bedding should be washed immediately after the pet has been bathed. All bedding should be washed in hot water at least once a week.

 Mild insecticides should be used to treat cushions, rugs, and other areas that might harbor fleas. Sprays containing linalool or limonene can kill fleas on contact, but will not protect against new fleas. Products containing methoprene as the active ingredient should only be used indoors. 

Possible outdoor breeding areas for fleas should also be treated. Fleas avoid the sun, but don’t forget to treat shady areas, such as the ground under bushes and beneath decks. Outdoor places that are regularly frequented by pets should also be treated for fleas. Sprays containing pyriproxyfen can be used outdoors. These sprays control fleas in all stages of development and help keep them from entering your home.

Homeowners should expect to complete this treatment cycle at least twice to eliminate fleas in all stages of development. Homeowners should continue washing bedding and vacuuming regularly, but should wait several weeks in between chemical treatments.

With almost a decade of experience in pest control services, we can identify and implement the right solution to your rodent removal or other issues as well. Let us start a program for termite control, mice control or whatever you need. Just give us a call, we are ready to serve you 24/7.