Pest Prevention & Control

Yes, however property owners or representatives have to sign a service agreement authorizing the use of our products on their properties. This agreement sets forth the guidelines of what services are to be performed, the frequency of the service, and the dollar amount of the services performed, and the dollar amount of any follow up service. The paperwork may sound like a contract, but it serves to protect the business and the consumer from any miscommunication that could arise if this agreement is not signed.

The term “toxic” is widely misused and misunderstood. Toxicity is based on the effect a product has on a target pest. All the products used by pest control experts and by property owners with the intent to kill insects has a certain toxic level. The products are intended to eradicate only small insects. When our products are brought onto properties, their toxicity levels are reduced to an extremely low level, so the toxicity level of the products could be compared to any other household cleaner.

Yes. We offer products that are green, botanical, and all natural.

Based on 45 years of experience, we can honestly say that the in-wall pest control system has not worked for many of our customers. The system is placed in an area rarely accessed by pests due to the fact that insulation occupies about 98% of the space between exterior and interior walls. When the system is installed it assumes that bugs will come behind siding and enter the home through insulation, but what we see on a daily basis is that bugs make their way into homes through cracked windows, the bottom of doors, grocery bags, and other carriers different than passing through insulation. After pests have invaded your property, rarely will they go inside your walls, as they prefer to stay close to humans and their food. In our educated opinion, we don’t recommend the use of the system. Forsyth Exterminating’s perimeter treatment does a better job of protecting your house from intruders and includes interior pest control at no charge in case pests find their way in.

There are many electronic devices that claim that after plugging them into your outlets, you will not see any other bug again.

However, there is no scientific data that authenticates that ultrasonic sound waves keep roaches out of your home. It simply does not work. Forsyth Exterminating has had many first-hand experiences over the past 45 years to confirm that they do not work.

The same applies to rodents and other wildlife. We have been in many homes and found these devices in attics and crawl spaces only to be over-run with all kinds of rodents. In attics we routinely find roof rats, grey squirrels, flying squirrels, bats, raccoons, house mice etc. In crawl spaces we routinely find Norway rats, snakes, opossums and many other animals. These devices are a scam!

There are several different types of roaches that are native to the south, so depending on the type of roach you have an infestation of determines what products we use and the appropriate methods to solve your problem. If you have American roaches (larger, found around windows and attics) chances are that your problem can be solved with a single visit. On the other hand, if you have a problem with German roaches (small, invade kitchens and bathrooms) depending on how severe the infestation is it will most likely take several follow-up visits. Follow up visits are recommended 5-7 days apart until complete elimination to ensure they don’t have time to reproduce in between visits. German roaches have a very high tolerance to certain products which make them more difficult to control. Once the roaches are eliminated, it is strongly recommended to have a regular maintenance program to reduce recurring issues.

While they can be difficult to eliminate, especially if they have built a resistance to the do-it-yourself products if you have been trying to treat on your own, our team works with our clients to achieve a 100% success rate. It is necessary to be proactive with your pets and to prepare in advance for a flea treatment. You can expect less fleas from day one, but you need to vacuum every day for a minimum of 7 days and have 2 or 3 weekly follow-up visits done by a professional until the problem is under control. It takes effort and persistence to achieve 100% control, but it can be done!

A Forsyth Exterminating pest control professional will inspect the property to identify any pest issues and develop a treatment plan that is customized to meet the individual customer’s needs. Treatment options may include localized treatment, general preventative treatment every three months or sooner, or mechanical treatments. Areas often evaluated and treated include: exterior of property, under mulch beds, baseboards, door jambs, windowsills, garage, basement, utility closets, cracks and crevices and other potential points of pest entry. The outdoor treatment includes a perimeter application from the base of the building to approximately 8 feet around the exterior of the property treated and removal of any spider webs and wasp nests lower than 12 ft from the ground. It is worth mentioning that there are as many treatment options as there are bugs, so our pest control experts apply different techniques depending on the pest being controlled.

Yes, our services are safe for your pets and children! The products that Forsyth Exterminating uses are registered for use in homes with pets and children. All products are applied by a professional pest control professional that meets state & local standards. Our staff is required to have sufficient knowledge of the products they use and the proper application methods. In certain instances, such as when a homeowner has fleas, the inhabitants are recommended to vacate the dwelling for a minimum of two hours or until all products applied are completely dried. This procedure minimizes any risks associated with pets or children being in contact with the products applied. It is worth mentioning that the products used by our team when applied in accordance with the label are a lot safer than many of the products a homeowner has underneath their kitchen sink, or cleaning products stored in laundry rooms or bathrooms.