Colwell Termite & Pest Control FAQs

Common household pests include insects such as ants, cockroaches, termites, flies, pantry pests, and wasps as well as urban wildlife such as rodents, bats, and birds. Remember, most pests need food, water, and a place to live. Eliminating any one of those elements will help significantly in controlling the pest. 

According to a survey by Consumer Affairs, ants are the #1 most concerning pest in the U.S. for both homeowners and renters. To keep your home free and clear of these pests, give the pest exterminators at Colwell Pest Control a call. 

Ants typically have elbowed antennae and the midsections of their bodies have "pinched waists." Termites have antennae that are not elbowed and the middles of their bodies are thicker and not thin or narrow. If wings are present, the front and back wings of ants will vary in shape and size, while the front and back wings in termites are very similar in shape and size.

Whether you have ants or termites, we can take care of your problem. Give our exterminators a call today! 

Pesticides (which include disinfectants and other household cleaners as well) are intended to be safe for consumers and the pest professionals that use them. Before being approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a specified use against a target pest, pesticides must undergo stringent controlled tests and studies. After approval, pesticides are subject to strict laws, regulations, and controls to ensure that they are used correctly and according to approved labels. 

In addition, pest exterminator professionals are required to attend pesticide safety and applicator certification at least every two years in most states. All legally registered pesticides that are approved by the EPA have a registration number on their label which also contains detailed instructions to ensure that when a pesticide is used according to these instructions it will not harm you, your family, or your home. Since any substance can be harmful if used incorrectly, before using an over-the-counter pesticide, read the entire label and follow all instructions.

Professional pest managers are specialists that are educated, trained, and certified to handle pest management issues. Qualified pest management professionals have the necessary experience and tools to provide protection against irritating and destructive pests. Modern pest managers practice integrated pest management (IPM) where they first identify and monitor the offending pest and then design an effective program to control, manage or eliminate the pests from your home while protecting the safety of you, your family, and your pets.

Exterminators in Pennsylvania from Colwell can help you with pest control in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pocono, Stroudsburg, Back Mountain, Honesdale, Mountain Top, Wyoming, and Monroe County.