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Why Choose Universal Pest & Termite for your family’s Home Pest Control Needs?

 At Universal Pest & Termite, home pest control is just a phone call away. It begins with our exclusive  Border-Guard Pest Protection pest control program. This program puts the focus on controlling pests from the outside where most insects originate from. In addition, we offer home pest control IPM (Integrated Pest Management).IPM is the most important part of pest control programs. What is IPM? IPM is a method used by professionals to control pests without applying unnecessary materials or chemicals.Our technicians are trained to seal entry points. Most importantly, we identify conducive conditions for pests, such as moisture problems under a home, controlling shrub and tree growth that touches a home, as well as a complete inspection prior to any treatments being performed. These additional benefits come with our Year-Round Pest Protection Program.

The Year-Round Pest Protection program handles rodent and pest control for your property.

• Inside service is free any time you need
• Quarterly Pest Service with Free Return Visits (if needed)
• We include any emergency return visits at no additional cost
• There is no need to wait around and spend your valuable time waiting for a technician
• It is not necessary to take pets or children out of the house the day of service
• No-Contract Options

All of these benefits are for one low service rate. No need to call other companies. Just CLICK HERE FOR SERVICE.

  Pest Control Near Me pest invaders in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News and surrounding cities.

Roach Control:

• The word roach is enough to make you want to move. But did you know they are different kinds of roaches? Not all will nest in your kitchen or bath. Some will live and nest in your attic and crawl space. For example, the German Roach will nest and breed right in your kitchen cabinets. The American Roach (Water Bugs) will nest and breed in your attic sometimes showing themselves on a wall or ceiling. Either way, you should call us when you see the first signs.

Bed Bug Control:

• Sleep tight don’t let the bed bugs bite. Yes it’s true, bed bugs do feed at night while you sleep.Did you know bed bugs can nest in furniture, bedding, baseboards, carpet and even luggage? The initial inspection sometimes will dictate the success rate of a pest control operator. If you wake up with small blood stains on the sheets or bites on your body (sometimes in a straight line because of where your skin lines up with the sheets), call us ASAP for an inspection.

Ant Control:

• Ant control in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News and surrounding cities can be difficult. We understand the safety of your family including pets are the top concern. If not treated properly, ants can divide and nest in multiple areas of your home. Our technicians are trained to look for entry points and seal them off. We also minimize material by using specific baits that ants will take bake to their nest. When ants first show themselves on your kitchen or bathroom counter, call us right away. The longer you wait, the more ants will appear and possibly nest.

Is your home at risk of a termite infestation?

What you should know:

Termites can cause major structural damage to homes and other buildings. People usually only see termites inside when an infestation is already well established. You may also find termites on the exterior of the home around dead tree stumps, rotting boards or other detritus. Termite colonies are divided into different classes, and most termites only come out in the dark. The most common class that you will see outside of the colony is the alate class, or winged termites. Winged termites are a reproductive class and they swarm before they mate. You can identify termites through their body shape, legs and wings. Many homeowners mistake termites for flying ants. If you live in Hampton Roads, it can happen to you! Don’t take a chance, let Universal Pest & Termite handle your termite control needs.

Is your home at risk of a termite infestation?

What you should know:

Termites can cause major structural damage to homes and other buildings. People usually only see termites inside when an infestation is already well established. You may also find termites on the exterior of the home around dead tree stumps, rotting boards or other detritus. Termite colonies are divided into different classes, and most termites only come out in the dark. The most common class that you will see outside of the colony is the alate class, or winged termites. Winged termites are a reproductive class and they swarm before they mate. You can identify termites through their body shape, legs and wings. Many homeowners mistake termites for flying ants. If you live in Hampton Roads, it can happen to you! Don’t take a chance, let Universal Pest & Termite handle your termite control needs.

 

 

I have an infestation, what now?

You had your home inspected by Universal, and yes, it is termites. What is your course of action now? Worry not, Universal’s fully trained staff knows what your home’s treatment should entail to rid your infestation. A soil treatment is a traditional method for treating termites. This has been used successfully for many decades. It requires a direct application of the termite treatment material into the soil around the entire exterior perimeter of your home.
Benefits of soil treatment by Universal:
Less disruptive – Significantly less intrusion and aesthetic disruption (i.e. moving furniture, removing carpet, drilling of finished floors, dust) inside your home.
More environmentally friendly – The Universal Pest & Termite’s application of material is localized to strategic areas which reduce the total amount of material used.

Author: Universal Pest & Termite

Pest Control in Virginia Beach and surrounding cities. Trust Universal Pest & Termite for safe | effective ant, roach, termite control. www.universalpest.com Ant Removal Each and every one of our employees had to pass a background check to work at Universal Pest & Termite. We understand that trust is a big part of allowing us to enter your home and protect your family from unwanted pest such as ants. Allow our family to protect yours. Trust our family to protect your family from unwanted ants. Protection Ant control Universal Pest & Termite understands protection from ant infestations in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and surrounding areas can be a difficult task. This is why we offer our No-Charge emergency ant control service. This is offered to any customer who needs ant treatments in between their regularly scheduled service. Free Emergency ant treatments. Smart Ant control Our exclusive Year-Round Pest Protection program puts the focus on the exterior of the home reducing the amount of material applied in your home. Let’s keep the ants out in the first place. We seal entry points around the foundation of the home. Did you know that if the ant is not identified properly and treatment is performed the colony could divide? Thus making the problem twice as bad. Why Choose Universal Pest for Ant Control? Our employees understand the safety of your family, including pets. We offer solutions to keep ants out of the home in the first place. With exclusion being the first option, we search for entry points and nesting areas. When you call Universal Pest & Termite you call a company who believes in protecting your family. Call (757-502-0200) or Click Today for a Free Inspection Ants after a treatment in Virginia Beach Fun Ant Facts: Some ants were around with the dinosaurs. The ants you see today are believed to have evolved 130 million years ago. Ants don’t have ears. Ants “hear” by feeling vibrations in the ground through their feet. There are more than 12,000 species of ants all over the world. Believe it or not, Ants are very social insects, and they divide jobs among different types of ants in each colony. Ant Pest Control Service by Universal The most common types of pest ants in Virginia are the odorous house ant, pavement ant, pharaoh ant, citronella ant, and ghost ants. The treatment for these ants is very similar. Another common pest ant is the carpenter ant–a serious threat to wooden structures. In some cases, improper application of pesticide could cause ants to divide and nest if multiple areas of your home. Your Universal technicians are trained to identify the species of ant and apply material in a precise manner. He or She will inspect the home prior to any application. Thus, ensuring a safe and effective result. IPM for Ant Control The best way to control ants is to keep them out in the first place. Sealing entry points, finding nesting areas and controlling food sources are key to controlling ants. When your technician finds ant trails to your home, he or she will follow the ants to their entry point. Caulk cracks around foundations or openings that provide entry from outside. We Pay special attention to where wires and pipes enter the home, because this is a favorite entry point for ants. Make sure to keep plants and mulch at least 12 inches from the foundations of buildings; they provide nesting sites for ants and other insects. View all posts by Universal Pest & Termite