Vienna Pest Control

Ant Control

Ants are industrious insects that work in large colonies of up to 2000 ants. When one ant wonders into your home, more are likely to follow. They send in scouts looking for food and water and if they find it the workers will start to stream in through a steady line. Household ants are a common problem for homeowners in Virginia. Carpenter ants pose a serious danger to your home since they will build their colonies in the wood in your home and cause structural damage similar to termites. Carpenter ants are a bit larger than household ants.

Treating ants on your own can be difficult because the colonies are so large and unless you kill the queen, they will keep coming back. The ant control experts at EcoTek will use a combination of baits and insecticides to effectively treat the ants in your home. They can correctly identify the types of ants, determine how they are getting in and stop ants from being an issue at your house. Contact the experts at EcoTek for a free ant inspection today.

Termite Control

Termites are such a serious problem that many people say that it is not a matter of if you get termites, but rather a matter of when you get termites. This is one of the reasons it is important to have an annual termite inspection to be sure that your home is safe from the damage that termites can cause it. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year and one colony can eat through an entire home in just two years. They cause serious structural damage and can create a fire hazard if they eat through the casings around the electrical wiring.

Signs of termites include piles of discarded wings around your home, or long thin mud tubes going up the side of your foundation. Another sign can be wood damage in long grooves. If you suspect you might have termites, you need to address the issue right away. The experts at EcoTek can perform a free inspection. You can rest easy if not termites are found. If termites are found the technician will give you a written estimate that includes treatment and clean up as well as the cost of any termite damage repairs that need to be made. Learn more about our termite control services.

Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs are a growing problem in the Arlington area. There have been reports of bed bug infestation in schools and other public buildings the greater D.C. metro area. Bed bugs have made a serious comeback in the last twenty years. Most people accidentally bring them home with them after a vacation or business trip. The bed bugs will crawl into their suitcase and catch a ride home. While bed bugs do not spread diseases between people, they can cause serious allergic reactions and very itchy bites.

If you have a row of itchy bites or see blood stains on your sheets, you may have bed bugs. Other signs include seeing the bugs themselves or droppings in the bedding or on the mattress or box springs or behind the headboard. Bed bugs are nocturnal and very small so they can be hard to find and treat. The bed bug control experts at EcoTek are trained on where to look for bed bugs and they can treat them effectively. Contact EcoTek for a free bed bug inspection today.

Cockroach Control

Cockroaches pose a serious health problem for homeowners in Virginia. Cockroaches can spread a number of serious diseases as they crawl over your dishes and through your food. They carry bacteria on their bodies and spread it wherever they go. There are three types of cockroaches in the Arlington area. German cockroaches are the most common and the smallest roaches that are a light brown color. Oriental roaches are slightly larger and black in size. The American cockroaches are about 1 1/2 inches long dark brown and they can fly.

Each type of cockroach needs a different treatment plan. The cockroach control experts at EcoTek can perform a free cockroach inspection and determine the best type of treatment for your home. We can use a combination of baits and insecticides to treat the roaches to make sure that they never return to your home again. When you are ready to eliminate cockroaches for good, contact EcoTek to set up your inspection today.

Control

Fleas and ticks can be an issue in any home, even if you do not have any pets. Ticks carry a number of serious illnesses including STARI, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Fleas can leave your pets miserable with itchy bites, but they can also cause your pets to become sick with tapeworms, cat scratch fever or to even become anemic due to blood loss. You may first notice the fleas by how miserable your pets are, but another sign are itchy bites around your ankles.
Fleas can lay up to fifty eggs a day. These eggs are not sticky and will not stay on your pet. They will fall off into your carpet and onto your furniture. It is not enough to just treat your pets for fleas. You will need to treat your entire home in order to stop a second flea infestation in just a few weeks. The flea powders are not effective at killing flea eggs. It is best to turn to a professional for a flea treatment. Contact the control experts at EcoTek to schedule a free treatment today.

Rodent Control

Rats and mice can pose a serious threat to your family. They spread a number of serious diseases such as salmonellosis and hantavirus. These diseases can be fatal. They can also damage your home as they chew through walls and wires, and ruin your food as they hunt for something to eat. rodents can also destroy items that you have stored throughout your home. Rodents often come in when the weather gets cold. You may hear scratching in your walls or ceiling, see droppings around your home and holes in your walls.

If you suspect that you may have a rodent infestation, you need to address it right away. The experts at EcoTek offer a turnkey solution that will handle catching and removing the rodents, as well as help with clean up and decontamination. The technicians will also install exclusion barriers to stop future rodent infestations from happening. Stop worrying about rodent invading your home. Call the rodent control experts at EcoTek to schedule a free rodent inspection today.

Wildlife Control

< Rustling in the attic and scratching in your walls can also be a sign of squirrels. These animals can tear up your insulation and chew through your wiring. Another common animal that can cause issues is a raccoon. These animals can become aggressive and threaten your family if they are trapped. Birds and bats in your attic or a fox in your yard can all cause problems.

Fortunately, the wildlife control experts at EcoTek know how to trap and remove the pests. We only use humane traps and then we relocate the animals to an unpopulated area that is at least twenty-five miles from your home. We will also install pest exclusion barriers to stop the animals from coming back in again.