Professional Pest Control Services in Harrisonburg, VA

Yes! Almost all of our products are completely safe for both the very young and the furry members of your family. In fact, we use many of them around our own pets! If we have concerns about a certain product, we'll speak with you beforehand, to make sure everyone is where they need to be to stay safe.

Usually, no. Most of our services are completely safe for you to be around -- even eat or prepare food in the same room. A few of our products, however, we will have to ask you to step out to use. When scheduling those services with you, we'll be sure to inform you that you'll need to leave and for how long, so you can plan accordingly. We would never just show up and expect everyone to drop what they're doing and leave!

The vast majority of the time, throwing out infested mattresses, boxsprings, bedframes, or other items is completely unnecessary. Discarding any of these items just adds extra expense on your wallet. Please do not throw anything away without consulting with the pest control company treating your bed bugs! In the very rare event that we advise throwing any items away, we'll discuss with you beforehand the safest way to do so.

Yes, you can see the adults quite easily. Bed bugs are tiny, but they're not microscopic! An adult is about the same size and shape as an apple seed. The nymphs (juveniles) are also visible; even a first stage nymph (just hatched) is visible without a microscope if you're looking closely, especially when it moves. Only the eggs are usually too small to be visible to the naked eye.

Yes, they do! The stink bug's stink is a defense mechanism, meant to make them unappetizing to predators such as birds and lizards. However, any time they feel alarmed or threatened, they can secrete a chemical from a gland in their abdomen. The secretion is similar to a chemical produced by the coriander, or cilantro, plant, and smells a lot like the herb. Some people find the odor offensive, some don't; some can't smell it at all! If it bothers you, don't worry! As long as the affected surface is cleaned in a fairly timely fashion with soap and water, the smell comes right out.