Falls Church Pest Control

Ant Control

Ants are a common household pest that many homeowners have to deal with. Ants are persistent and when you see just one or two you will likely see a trail of worker ants soon after. Household ants will set up their colony outside of your home and send workers inside of your home in search of food and water. Carpenter ants are different. Carpenter ants build their nests inside old wood and can build their colonies inside your home causing damage similar to termite damage.

While working to keep your home clean and clear of crumbs is essential to stopping ants, it may not be enough to get rid of them completely. While baits you buy at the store might temporarily stop the ants, they will not eliminate them completely. It is essential to kill the queen if you want to stop the entire colony. The ant control experts at EcoTek can help with this. They can identify the type of ants and determine the best type of treatment to stop ants from coming back. Contact EcoTek today to set up your free ant inspection.

Termite Control

Termites one of the most destructive pests around the world. They do billions of dollars in damage each year. A termite colony can eat through an entire home in just two years. Many homeowners do not realize that they have termites until a significant amount of damage has been done. If you see mud tubes on the side of your foundation leading up into your home or if you see signs of wood damage, you likely have termites.

It is important to act quickly if you think you may have termites. At EcoTek, we offer free termite inspections. If no termites are found, you will receive a report with that information, and you can rest easy. If Termites are found, our technician will give you a written estimate for treatment, clean up and termite damage repairs. If you choose to use our turnkey termite service, it also includes free monitoring. Learn more about our termite control services.

Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs can keep you awake at night if you are worried about getting more itchy bites while you sleep. Bed bugs were nearly eliminated in the United States for several years, but have made a comeback in the last twenty years. Bed bugs are not a result of poor housekeeping, but are often a result of traveling for business or on vacation. Fortunately, bed bugs do not transmit any diseases. However, they can cause a serious allergic reaction for some people.

The most obvious sign of bed bugs are rows of small very itchy bites. There may also be blood stains on the sheets. You can also see droppings that are black or rust colored in the bedding, on the mattress, box springs or along the wall behind the headboard. Treating bed bugs is difficult because they are resistant to a number of insecticides. Additionally, the treatment needs to be applied directly to the bugs to be effective, since bed bugs are nocturnal and small, it can be easy to amiss a few. The bed bug control experts at EcoTek can effectively treat bed bugs for you. Set up a free bed bug inspection today.

Cockroach Control

There are a few species of cockroaches that are common in Virginia. The most common is the German cockroach that tends to be found in your kitchen or in your bathroom. Another common type is the Oriental cockroach which is just slightly bigger than the German cockroaches. The American roaches can grow up to 1 ½ inches long and are also called Palmetto bugs. These roaches can fly and usually come in during the winter or after a heavy rainstorm.

Cockroaches breed rapidly with a female laying up to forty eggs at a time. Just one or two cockroaches can turn into a serious infestation that cause problems for you as they spread bacteria throughout your home, in your food and on your dishes as they crawl through your kitchen. They can make you and your family sick. Not to mention the breathing problems they can cause for people who have issues with asthma and allergies. If you are worried about a cockroach infestation, contact the cockroach control experts at EcoTek to schedule a free cockroach inspection today.

Control

Fleas and ticks can spread a number of different diseases to both animals and humans. Fleas can carry the plague, tapeworms and cat scratch fever, not to mention how miserable they can make you or your pet with the itchy bites. Ticks carry serious illnesses like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and STARI. Each of these illnesses needs medication in order to recover. Fleas and ticks can come into your home on your pet or they can catch a ride in on you or your clothing. Once in your home, fleas and ticks will settle in.

Fleas lay eggs constantly throughout the day and lay up to fifty. Each egg will drop off your pet and land in your carpet, which is why it is important to treat your home as well as your pets when you find that they have fleas. The flea powders you buy at the store kill adult fleas, but do little to kill flea eggs. If you suspect that you have a flea or tick infestation in your home, you should call the control experts at EcoTek to help deal with the problem. Schedule your free inspection today.

Rodent Control

Rodents are a problem that can have a negative impact on your home and your family’s health. Mice and rats tend to come in during the colder months looking for a warm place to shelter in that will provide food and water. You may notice signs of rodents by seeing their droppings, noticing damage to your walls or finding chewed up food in your kitchen. Rodents carry serious diseases like hantavirus and salmonellosis. Rodents multiply rapidly and just one or two can quickly become an infestation.

It is important to treat for a rodent infestation right away. Cleaning up and trapping the rodents can be a dangerous process that is best left to the experts At EcoTek, we offer a turnkey solution that includes trapping the rodents, clean up and decontamination of the areas where the rodents were. Additionally, our technicians will install pest exclusion barriers to stop new rodents from coming in again. Schedule your free rodent control inspection today.

Wildlife Control

There are number of wild animals that may be living on or around your property. While some like bunnies or deer are safe, others can cause issues and pose a danger to your family members. If you have moles or woodchucks around your yard, they may be digging holes. They can also bite your children if they run into them in the yard. Others like foxes or raccoons may become aggressive if cornered or trapped.

There are also issues if the animals decide to build a nest inside of your home, since they can damage your property and create a fire hazard. The wildlife control experts at EcoTek can find and remove the wildlife on your property. We will catch the animal and then release at least twenty-five miles away into an unpopulated area. This will prevent the animals from finding their way back. Contact EcoTek to schedule a free wildlife inspection today.