General Pest Control

Common household pests carry and transmit many dangerous diseases to humans and pets. Insects carry many bacterial and viral infections, and animals can transmit Hantavirus and Rabies. Pests can spread disease through bites or simple contact and also contaminate food and household surfaces. Many insects track dangerous microorganisms from unclean areas to foods and storage containers. In addition to transmitting diseases, many pests cause allergic and toxic reactions, especially among children, older folks and those with compromised or deficient immune systems.

 

Pests also cause anxiety and emotional stress. Daily life in a home infested by unwanted pests can be tough and causes unnecessary frustration and feelings of insecurity.

Pests come to your home looking for food and places to feed and breed. Insects and rodents dig and chew through your home’s structures to get inside and set up their nests or colonies. Wood structures are especially vulnerable to many pests, and the damage can be costly and difficult to repair. Pests also destroy insulation, plumbing, wiring, vinyl surfaces, fabrics, paper, and other household materials. 

 

Our region’s seasonal weather attracts many pest species inside in the colder months for warmth and in the warmer months for food and water. Remediation of damage caused by pests is generally more costly than control and excluding future infestation. Most homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage caused by many types of pests.

 

Do-it-yourself attempts at pest control are typically ineffective and can be dangerous to your health. Most over the counter pesticides are not appropriate for every situation. Without expert applications, most are ineffective and can contaminate surfaces, making them harmful to humans.

 

North Carolina and Virginia require that pest control professionals be licensed to ensure that homeowners receive expert pest control using safe and effective pesticides and other pest control methods. The licensing process also protects consumers and promotes responsibility among licensed providers. Cook’s Pest Management maintains all required licenses and continuing education to provide customers with expert assistance and the latest available technologies and products. 

 

Cook’s Pest Management is your trusted partner in Stokes County and surrounding North Carolina counties and Patrick County and surrounding counties in Virginia. Contact us today for a free inspection of your home and a professional recommendation for all of your pest control needs.