General Pest Control
General Pest Control for mixed common crawling-insect activity inside, outside, or both.
Service Introduction
General Pest Control is for properties with mixed crawling-insect activity or repeated activity involving common crawling insects. Service may cover interior areas, exterior areas, or both.
Standard General Pest Control includes an initial on-site review and treatment, followed by an included follow-up visit approximately 3–4 weeks later.
Signs of Crawling-Insect Activity
More than one kind of crawling insect seen inside
Different crawling insects may be seen inside the property at the same time or at different times.
Repeated crawling-insect activity in the same area
Crawling insects may continue appearing in the same room, corner, hallway, or section of the property.
Crawling insects along walls, baseboards, doors, or windows
Visible insects may move along walls, baseboards, door edges, windows, or nearby interior edges.
Crawling insects in interior rooms or utility spaces
Crawling insects may be seen in basements, bathrooms, kitchens, garages, utility rooms, storage areas, or similar interior spaces.
Mixed crawling-insect activity outside the house or building
More than one kind of crawling insect may be visible around exterior walls, doors, windows, garages, patios, walkways, or perimeter areas.
How the Service Works
Inspect the Reported Activity
The technician reviews the crawling-insect activity being reported and inspects the accessible areas where it has been seen.
Complete the Interior Treatment
For interior service, treatment is completed within the accessible rooms and areas included in the visit. The methods used are selected according to the property and the crawling-insect activity found.
Complete the Exterior Treatment
For exterior service, treatment is completed around the accessible exterior areas included in the visit. Exterior granular bait may also be used when appropriate for the activity found.
Review the Service Findings
The technician explains what was addressed during the visit and documents any property work that falls outside General Pest Control.
Return for the Included Follow-Up
The included follow-up is normally scheduled approximately 3–4 weeks after the initial treatment. The technician reviews the serviced areas and addresses any remaining activity.
Service Includes
On-site review of reported crawling-insect activity and accessible service areas
General Pest Control treatment within the scheduled areas
Exterior granular bait when appropriate for exterior service
Monitoring when useful for the activity found
Documentation of conditions outside General Pest Control after inspection
Included follow-up approximately 3–4 weeks after the initial treatment
What to Know Before Service
What to Expect
The technician reviews the reported activity, inspects accessible areas within the scheduled service, and completes General Pest Control treatment based on what is found.
The service may address more than one common crawling insect when mixed activity is present.
Some activity may remain between the initial service and the included follow-up.
Follow-Up Structure
Standard General Pest Control includes a follow-up visit approximately 3–4 weeks after the initial treatment.
The follow-up reviews covered activity within the serviced areas and addresses remaining activity.
Additional visits beyond the included follow-up are quoted separately.
Safety Notes
Residents normally do not need to leave the property during a standard General Pest Control visit.
The technician will provide any instructions needed based on the work performed.
Service Limitations
General Pest Control is limited to the scheduled areas.
Property repairs, maintenance work, landscaping, and construction work are not included.
Boxelder Bug Treatment is separate from General Pest Control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What insects can General Pest Control address?
General Pest Control may address centipedes, millipedes, silverfish, earwigs, pillbugs, sowbugs, crickets, incidental spiders, and similar common crawling insects confirmed during the visit. Customers do not need to identify the exact insect before scheduling.
Can General Pest Control cover interior areas, exterior areas, or both?
Yes. General Pest Control may be scheduled for interior areas, exterior areas, or both.
Is follow-up included?
Standard General Pest Control includes a follow-up approximately 3–4 weeks after the initial treatment.
What if one insect is the main concern?
General Pest Control is designed for mixed common crawling-insect activity. When one insect is the main concern, My Pest Crew reviews the reported activity and may recommend the corresponding service.
Are one-time or ongoing General Pest Control options available?
Yes. One-time General Pest Control may be available. Ongoing interior General Pest Control is also available through the Home Pest Protection Plan, with service performed quarterly.
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