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  • What are five things I can do inside my house to keep pests away? 
    • Keep all kitchen areas clean (including floors) and free of useless clutter. Kitchen appliances should be kept free of spills and crumbs. Clean shelves regularly and store foods such as cereal, flour, and dog food in resealable containers.
    • Keep garbage areas clean. Garbage should be stored in sealed containers and disposed of regularly.
    • Check pipes and pipe areas around the house for leaks, cracks and gaps and seal and patch any problems if necessary. Leaky faucets should also be fixed.
    • Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry. If you have mold and mildew in your home or office crawlspace, it’s a symptom of an excess moisture problem.
    • Inspect boxes, grocery bags and other packaging thoroughly. Insects have also been known to come in on potted plants and in luggage.
  • What are five things I can do outside of my house to keep pests away? 
    • Inspect and seal any cracks and holes outside your home. Make sure vents are screened and gaps around windows and doors are sealed.
    • Check around the perimeter of your home for leaky faucets and anything that allows moisture to pool around the base of your home.
    • Eliminate debris from gutters
    • Trim tree branches and shrubbery from around your home.
    • Store firewood and other wood at least 20 feet away from your home.
  • Are Carpenter Ants dangerous to my home? 

    Carpenter ants are merely a nuisance or a serious structural pest that needs to be addressed quickly. If the weather is mild and you happen to see one every few days, further inspection may be necessary. Try to locate the source. Seeing several daily is cause for concern and treatment maybe necessary.

  • Why should someone hire Irshad Pest Control solutions instead of attempting to control their pest problems by themselves? 

    Just as you wouldn’t prescribe medicine for yourself or drill your own cavities – you shouldn’t attempt to control termites – or other pests -- on your own. The products and the expertise offered by Irshad Pest Control solutions far surpasses what a homeowner could do on their own. Leave it up to the experts for peace of mind. Why risk it?

  • Are the products used dangerous to kids and pets? 

    All professional pest control products have been registered for use by the EPA. When they are applied according to label instructions by technicians who have been trained and licensed to use them, they pose virtually no risk.