Nobody likes thinking about pests lurking around their home. Pests like ants, spiders, and centipedes are enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies! Unfortunately, these pests are found in great numbers outside…and when they have an opportunity to make their way inside your home, you can bet they will.
After all, bugs are constantly in search of a cozy place to live and your home might seem very inviting. Once they’re inside, they’ll likely have very little reason to leave and may even start to reproduce and multiply.
It’s not a pleasant thought!
If you’re concerned about having a pest-free home, you might be looking into perimeter pest control in Louisville. With exterior pest control treatment, the goal is to prevent pests from ever having an opportunity to make their way inside.
But if you’ve never invested in outdoor pest control services in Louisville, you might have questions about what to expect. You want to understand more about these services and how they work.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll answer everything that you need to know about how to protect your home from pests. After reading this guide, you’ll be able to have a strong grasp on what you are investing in.
What is Perimeter Pest Control and Why do Louisville Homeowners Need it?
How Does Perimeter Pest Control Work?
Common Pests Controlled by Perimeter Pest Treatments in Louisville
Understanding Safe Pest Control
How Often Should You Get Perimeter Pest Control in Louisville?
DIY Pest Control vs. Professional Perimeter Pest Control
What to Look for in Perimeter Pest Control Experts?
Why Choose Limbwalker for Perimeter Pest Control in Louisville?
An easy way to think of perimeter pest control is as a “shield” or a “barrier” to keep pests away. Professional products are applied in strategic locations to help push pests out and prevent them from entering your home.
The outdoor pest control services we are talking about with perimeter pest control are different from that of an exterminator.
With perimeter pest control, the treatments are focused on the outside of your home. This means that you don’t have to be home for the service to be performed and the technician will not be entering your home.
The goal with perimeter pest control is also to be proactive as opposed to reactive. You want to prevent pests from getting inside in the first place instead of just dealing with a problem after it’s already happened.
Of course, if you already have an existing infestation inside of the home, then exterminator services might be needed. You’ll first want to make sure that any serious interior pest problems are addressed. Going forward, perimeter pest control works great to prevent future issues.
This is where the shield analogy really makes sense. It’s more of a proactive, defensive measure so that we can address pests before they become a problem. Once pests are inside of your home, you do need to be concerned about how quickly they can multiply and cause an infestation.
A perimeter pest control service begins with an assessment of your Louisville property. This involves determining potential entry points that could be the source of current or future problems.
Once this assessment is formed, a plan of action is put into place. This includes the professional application of pest control products that are designed to keep pests out by forming a barrier around your home. This is where the shield analogy comes into play.
Just because you don’t currently see bugs in your home does not mean they aren’t there. Pests that have made their way inside are going to be excellent hiders. After all, they don’t want to get caught.
You don’t want to wait until you have a full-blown infestation to address bugs in your home. Pest prevention is all about keeping them outside and away from your house.
Although you might not mind bugs outside, away from your home, you just don’t want them lurking around areas where you hang out. And you especially don’t want them coming in.
You want to make sure that the pest control services you are investing in cover the most common pests. While we can’t tell you what other pest control services in Louisville, KY cover, we can share what Limbwalker takes care of.
Our perimeter pest control service covers pests like:
The weather here in Louisville, KY is milder than it is in other parts of the country. We have warmer winters which means fewer pests die off. Unfortunately, that means we have an abundance of pests like the ones mentioned above.
Let’s look briefly at each of these pests and why they can pose problems.
People often think of ants as being a warm weather problem but the truth is, cooler weather will often draw them inside. Ants are cold-blooded creatures and do need an external source of heat for survival. As a result, they might become unwanted house guests as temperatures turn colder.
Ants are always in search of food. Crumbs in the garage or in your yard from an outdoor picnic might have led them close to your home. And if they come inside and find more crumbs, they’ll invite all of their friends. It’s a myth that ants only invade “dirty” homes. Since they will forage for the tiniest of crumbs, your house doesn’t have to be “messy” to have a problem with ants. This is why people need to consider pest control for ants.
You might notice that spiders tend to build their webs around light sources, as these draw in flying pests for them to catch and eat. These light sources tend to be close or attached to the home, which makes it easier for spiders to come inside. Once they’ve found a cozy corner in your house, they might be inclined to hang around.
A fear of spiders is one of the most common fears in the world, so it’s not surprising that people do not like finding this pest in their home.
The truth is, the majority of spiders that you see pose no major threat. However, the Brown Recluse is one of the most deadly and the most common spiders that invade homes in the Louisville area. You usually don’t see them because of their reclusive habit, but if your home is invaded by their prey (crickets, millipedes) you might eventually have a Brown Recluse infestation. So, we certainly understand why you want a pest prevention strategy to keep them away. Pest control for spiders should include steps to keep them out of your house.
Fleas are another pest that you don’t want lurking around your home. Fleas are of particular concern to your beloved furry family members. That’s because fleas attach themselves to pets and then quickly multiply. That can invite an infestation into your home.
This is concerning as fleas can carry and transmit Typhus, Tungiasis, and even the Bubonic Plague (the most well-known flea-transmitted disease). But pets can also be allergic to flea bites, which tend to be itchy and painful whether there is an allergy or not.
Cockroaches are one of the world’s most resilient creatures and can be really hard to get rid of once they’ve established themselves inside your house. You’ll want to do what you can to keep roaches out in the first place with pest prevention.
Roaches are another pest that comes inside in search of food. They also happen to be prolific breeders. Unfortunately, cockroaches can transmit bacteria and spread disease. They are a pest that you do not want in your house.
House centipedes are multi-legged creatures that can run fast and be difficult to capture. While these are mostly nuisance pests (meaning they won’t harm humans), just the look of these creepy crawlies tends to make people feel unsettled.
Centipedes can show up in various spots around the house but prefer damp, cool areas and are therefore common in mulch beds.
Like centipedes, millipedes are a nuisance pest and pose no real threat to humans. They do not bite, sting, or cause any sort of damage to your home. However, homeowners find them unsettling based on looks alone.
Millipedes are also attracted to moisture and more likely to show up in damp areas of the home like basements and bathrooms.
Silverfish are thought to be one of the oldest insects in the world. They are believed to pre-date the dinosaurs.
Silverfish prefer warm and moist spaces, like basements and crawl spaces. These pests get their name because of having silver, fish-like bodies. They are another nuisance pest that won’t cause people harm, but people do not like them lurking around their homes.
Stink Bugs (which get their name from the stinky smell they can release) are another pest that likes to “overwinter” in a warm space. If they are able to find their way inside your home, they’ll be likely to stay there.
Stink Bugs tend to be the most active from March through September, particularly if they have a warm space to hang around.
Choosing child-safe pest control and pet-friendly pest control are two areas where you aren’t willing to compromise. This is why it’s important to choose a company that prioritizes safety. This means applying pest control products properly. It also means using well-trained technicians to handle your applications.
At Limbwalker, we prioritize safety by employing highly trained professional pest control technicians who possess a deep understanding of the proper application techniques. This, in itself, enhances the safety of the process.
Well-trained technicians are adept at identifying specific areas on the property where product application will yield optimal results. Rather than indiscriminately covering the entire property, the focus is on targeted zones frequented by pests in their attempts to infiltrate. This strategic approach minimizes unnecessary product usage.
The fact that these are exterior pest control treatments also enhances the level of safety. The assurance that our technicians don't need to enter customers' homes provides an added layer of comfort. We believe the most effective defense against pests is preventing their entry into people's homes from the outset.
To further ensure safety, we recommend that homeowners remain indoors, along with their pets and children, during the application. Your safety is a top priority for us, and it's important to note that once the product is dry, it is safe. In many cases, the product is nearly dry before we conclude our work on the property.
Effective perimeter pest control is not a once-and-done or a one-time service. You should keep up with quarterly treatments (four per year) to ensure that you are covered for the entire year.
Different pests can also be more of a problem at different times of the year. For instance, fall pests commonly include stink bugs and spiders whereas pests like ants and fleas tend to be a lot more active in warm weather. But even warm weather pests can be a problem in the colder months when they are looking for a warm place to hunker down for the winter.
Keeping up with all of these pests and their activity means keeping up with perimeter pest treatments. If you truly care about having a pest-free home, you must remain diligent.
Some homeowners think about tackling perimeter pest control on their own. There are store-bought products that can be applied to your property on your own.
There are also plenty of DIY hacks and homemade concoctions on the Internet. For instance, we’ve seen garlic or soap sprays that are meant to take the place of other perimeter pest control treatments.
The trouble is, many of these products simply don’t work that well. Particularly, homemade solutions made up of dish soap or garlic just aren’t potent enough to ward off pests.
Store-bought products can also be questionable. Besides being subpar to commercial-grade pest control products, they can also be dangerous. When you tackle DIY pest control, you now have to handle and store these products yourself. That puts yourself and your family (mostly children and “furry” family members) at potential risk.
While we do not recommend taking pest control into your own hands, that doesn’t mean that there are not things you should do.
There are still steps that you can take on your own to protect your home from pests.
These include:
You have options when it comes to finding perimeter pest control in Louisville, KY. You should take the time to explore your options by doing your research. Like comparing any other service, you’ll find that no two companies are exactly alike and there are certain aspects that can make a company superior.
In addition to spending time on companies’ websites, you can also ask them some of these questions.
Look to see whether a company has helpful content such as a blog and other resources. These types of free resources demonstrate that this is a company that wants to help educate its customers and has their best interest at heart.
We also recommend looking for companies that have good social proof via testimonials and third-party review sites like Google Reviews.
As you really dive into researching what’s out there, we think you’ll find that there are very few that are truly honest, responsible, and proactive.
A lot of companies are determined to sell you on the least number of visits just to get your business. That is because they don’t really care about solving your pest problem. They just care about their bottom line. But you deserve a company that truly cares about its customers.
When you do your research ahead of time, you’ll be able to feel more confident that you’re making a wise choice and will be satisfied with the results.
You want to make sure you’re choosing a company that has your best interest at heart. As with any service that you’re paying for, you want to make sure that you’re investing in a company that is going to do it right and help you get the best results.
At Limbwalker, we care deeply about delivering the best possible service and results. We are a 5-Star company because of the trust we have with our clients to deliver the results they expect. We know that unwanted pests make people uncomfortable and it takes away from enjoying their homes to the fullest. But we feel you deserve peace of mind.
As we’ve mentioned, finding a company that delivers excellent customer service is important. You obviously want a pest control expert that can solve your pest control problem. But you want a company that truly cares and isn’t just going through the motions or out for their bottom line.
At Limbwalker, this is what we refer to as the “Limbwalker Difference.” It means that our focus is on providing excellent customer service and results.
Along with that mindset, we’re committed to going above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. In addition to applying pest control products to help keep bugs out of your home, we’ll also provide helpful recommendations and advice that will allow you to better address your problems.
Are you ready to stop worrying about unwanted pests at your Louisville, KY home? Get in touch with us to get a quote for our perimeter pest control services.
