Cook's Pest Control

While termites can infest almost any home or structure, homes with wooden foundations are most at risk of giving termites an easy access point to the home. Risk factors for termites include the presence of landscaping and fences near the walls of the home (which can give termites access inside), the age of the home (younger than thirty years are least at-risk for infestation while over seventy years are most at-risk), and the presence of past property damage (the more incidents, the higher the potential for termites).

Yes, but not with DIY methods alone. Termites are a year-round threat across most of America, responsible for billions in damage each year. Tools like the Sentricon System are specifically built to prevent termite damage, but they need to be properly installed by a licensed and certified technician to be most effective.

While every pest is different, some common points of entry include open doors and windows as well as holes in walls, siding, or roofing. Certain pests can even enter through your drains or tunnel into your roof to get inside. No matter how pests are getting into your home, a pest management professional should be able to conduct a thorough inspection of the property, identify problem areas and eliminate any pests present.

No. Modern pest control methods are carefully designed to be harmless for people and pets while working hard against the pests they target.

Whether you need to be present as a homeowner depends on the service you’re receiving. For general pest control and termite control, the homeowner generally does not have to be home. For specialty services like rodent removal, the homeowner will generally be needed to allow the technician inside to treat the problem.

There are several advantages to signing up for year-round pest control services. Preventing a problem is always less of a hassle than solving one, but year-round preventive services can also save you money in the long-run, especially for destructive pests like termites. It’s also important to remember that while certain pests have different active seasons, pests can be a problem at any time of year - so having a year-round protection plan in place gives you peace of mind that your home is secure.

While a number of supposed pest solutions can be found on store shelves, pest problems in homes are always best left to the professionals due to the unintended consequences that can come from misuse. Deviating from the warning label even slightly can lead to problems for people and pets, or could lead to sacrificed effectiveness. Improper use or improper mixing could inadvertently make the problem worse. Store-bought pest control also does not account for other hazards pests leave in homes, such as droppings and nest materials. Pest control companies train their technicians to specialize in using pest control methodically and creating customized pest control programs tailored to specifically what your home needs. A knowledgeable pest control technician can remove the entire pest problem from your home and clean up anything the pest left behind.

I have been with Cooks for a long time. One time I got used to the fact that I never had issues with bugs. Cancelled my contract with Cook's and did the pest control on my own. After a few weeks I was inundated with ants on my driveway, I tried chemicals and natural methods to get rid of them and they would not die. The final straw came when I went to go to work and they were in my car. Also, when I moved into my house months later my old pest control co that I used before Cook's said I had ter mites. Hired Cook's and it has been 20 years and never had them again.