Don't Let Pests Take Over Your Home

We treat a wide range of pests common to Kentucky homes and businesses, including:

• Ants (including carpenter ants and fire ants)
• Spiders (including brown recluse and black widow)
• Roaches (German, American, Oriental)
• Bed bugs
• Termites (subterranean)
• Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks
• Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets
• Stink bugs and boxelder bugs
• Mice, rats, and moles
• Cave crickets / camel crickets
• Centipedes, millipedes, earwigs, silverfish, and clover mites

Don't see your pest listed? Call us — if we can't handle it, we'll point you in the right direction.

Yes. We serve both residential and commercial customers. Common commercial clients include:

• Restaurants and food service businesses (where pest-free environments are legally required)
• Rental properties and landlords
• Retail shops and offices
• Churches and community buildings
• Agricultural storage facilities

Commercial properties often need documentation for health inspections or landlord requirements. We provide complete service records and treatment logs upon request.

Both. We offer options designed for every situation:

• One-time treatments: Great for a sudden infestation or a specific pest problem you want handled fast.
• Seasonal treatments: Popular for mosquitoes, wasps, and exterior pest prevention during peak months.
• Ongoing service plans: Quarterly or bi-monthly visits that keep pests from ever becoming a problem in the first place.

Yes. These spaces are some of the most common entry points and harborage areas for pests in Eastern Kentucky homes — especially given the region's hilly terrain and older housing stock.

• Crawl spaces: We treat for termites, moisture pests (centipedes, millipedes), spiders, and mice. We also identify moisture issues that attract pests.
• Attics: Common for mice, rats, entry exclusion for squirrels, wasps, and brown recluse spiders in warmer months.
• Basements: Cave crickets, centipedes, spiders, and rodent activity are all treatable.

We handle rodent exclusion (blocking entry points with steel wool, mesh, and commercial sealant) and can set live traps for smaller animals. For larger nuisance wildlife like raccoons, groundhogs, or skunks, we work closely with licensed local wildlife removal partners in the area.

Yes. Licensed pest control professionals have access to commercial-grade products that are more targeted, more effective, and often require lower application rates than anything available over-the-counter at a hardware store.

We use EPA-registered products appropriate for each situation, including liquid residual barrier treatments, gel baits, void dusts, and outdoor granular treatments. We'll always tell you exactly what we're applying, the active ingredient, and any precautions to take. No secrets.

Treatment time depends on the type of service and size of the property:

• Standard general pest treatment (interior + exterior): 30–60 minutes for an average home
• Mosquito yard treatment: 20–45 minutes depending on yard size
• Bed bug treatment: 1.5–3 hours for a thorough treatment
• Termite treatment: Can be a half-day to full-day job depending on foundation type
• Rodent exclusion: 1–3 hours to inspect, seal entry points, and set traps

We'll always give you a realistic time estimate before we start so you can plan your day accordingly.

It depends on the pest and the treatment method:

• Sprays/residuals: Noticeable reduction within 24–48 hours. With roaches and ants, you may temporarily see more activity as pests are flushed out — this is normal and means it's working.
• Baits (roaches, ants): Takes 1–2 weeks for total colony collapse as pests carry bait back to the nest.
• Bed bugs: Initial knockdown within 1–3 days; full elimination confirmed after 2–3 weeks.
• Termites: Barrier treatments work fast; baiting systems take 1–3 months for complete colony elimination.
• Mosquitoes: Immediate reduction after treatment; peak effectiveness within 24 hours.

Yes. We're committed to using the lowest-risk approach that still gets the job done. Low-impact options include gel baits for roaches and ants (no airborne spray, no odor, minimal exposure), botanical plant-based products for sensitive situations, and physical exclusion barriers to keep pests out without chemicals.

When applied correctly by a licensed professional, our treatments are safe for the whole family — including kids and pets — once the product has dried (typically 30–60 minutes for interior treatments).

We use products at EPA-approved application rates and specify exact re-entry times. Keep pets away from treated baseboards until surfaces dry completely.

Re-entry times vary by service:

• General interior pest spray: 30–60 minutes (until surfaces dry)
• Bed bug treatment: 4–6 hours minimum
• Termite liquid treatment: Usually 1–2 hours until application areas dry
• Mosquito yard treatment: Stay off the lawn until dry (30–45 minutes)

We will always give you specific re-entry instructions for your exact treatment before we begin.

Before any interior kitchen treatment:

• Store all food in sealed containers or the refrigerator
• Remove or cover dishes, utensils, and prep surfaces
• Empty pet food bowls and store them away
• Pull appliances slightly away from walls so we can treat behind them

After treatment, wait until surfaces are dry before putting items back. Wash any food contact surfaces before use.

Please let us know about any health conditions or sensitivities when you schedule. We take this seriously. In most cases, treatment can proceed with extra precautions — such as using targeted gel baits instead of sprays, treating exterior perimeters only while sensitive individuals are away, or selecting low-volatility formulations.

We can also provide product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for your doctor to review upon request.

Brown recluse spiders are one of the most common and most misidentified pests in Eastern Kentucky.

• Identification: Tan to dark brown, about quarter-sized including legs, with a violin-shaped marking on their back and 6 eyes (instead of 8).
• Where they hide: Cardboard boxes, stored clothing, shoes, behind furniture, wall voids, attics, and crawl spaces.
• Danger level: Their bite can cause necrotic tissue damage in some cases. Seek medical attention promptly if bitten.
• What we do: We apply targeted residual treatments in harborage areas and place monitoring sticky traps to dramatically reduce populations.

Eastern subterranean termites are the most destructive pest in Kentucky — and Eastern KY's older wood-frame homes on hillside lots with moisture exposure are particularly vulnerable.

Signs of termites: Pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls/joists, hollow-sounding wood, discarded swarmer wings near windows in spring, bubbling paint, or sagging floor spots.

How serious? A mature colony can consume a foot of 2x4 in a few months. Standard homeowners insurance does NOT cover termite damage.

Over-the-counter sprays kill only the ants you see, but do nothing to the colony underground. In fact, many ant species (odorous house ants, pavement ants) "bud" when sprayed — the queen splits and creates multiple new colonies, making the problem worse!

We use slow-acting professional baits that workers carry back to eliminate the queen and colony from the inside out, alongside exterior perimeter barriers.

Bed bugs are travelers brought in via hotels, used furniture, secondhand clothing, or guests — cleanliness has nothing to do with it!

DIY products have low success rates because bed bugs hide deep in crevices and have developed pesticide resistance. We perform thorough targeted treatments combining commercial insecticides, void dusts, and follow-up inspections to guarantee total elimination.

If you're catching mice but they keep coming back, you're treating the symptom, not the entry point. A single house mouse can squeeze through a gap the diameter of a pencil (¼ inch).

We inspect your home's exterior to find every entry gap (utility pipes, door sweeps, foundation cracks) and permanently seal them with steel mesh, hardware cloth, and expandable foam, followed by interior trapping.

Mosquito pressure in Eastern Kentucky peaks from May through September. Professional yard treatment reduces mosquito populations by 70–90%.

We apply residual treatments to the undersides of leaves and shrubs where mosquitoes rest during the day, and treat standing water with larvicides to kill larvae before they hatch.

Pricing depends on property size, pest type, and infestation severity. Typical Eastern Kentucky ranges:

• General Pest Treatment (Interior + Exterior): $75 – $125
• Bimonthly Maintenance Plan: $65 – $95 per service visit
• Mosquito Yard Treatment: $60 – $90 per treatment
• Termite & Bed Bug Treatment: Custom quotes following thorough inspection

We provide honest, upfront quotes with no hidden fees before any work starts. Bundled services are available at discounted rates!

Yes! If you are on a recurring service plan and pests return between scheduled visits, Steve will come back and re-treat your property at no additional charge — that's our Bug Off Service Guarantee.

For one-time treatments, we stand behind our work and provide follow-up visits if activity persists beyond the expected timeframe.

We accept cash, local checks, and all major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express). Payment is conveniently due upon completion of service unless billing arrangements have been set for commercial accounts.

In most cases, no. Standard homeowners insurance policies consider pest infestations to be maintenance issues and exclude pest damage.

This is why preventative pest control is such a smart investment: a $75/bimonthly service plan costs a fraction of a $5,000+ structural repair bill that insurance won't touch.

Good preparation ensures maximum treatment effectiveness:

• ✅ Clear clutter along baseboards and under sinks
• ✅ Pull furniture slightly away from walls in treated rooms
• ✅ Store or cover food, dishes, and pet food bowls
• ✅ Cover fish tanks (turn off pumps) and remove pet bedding
• ✅ Plan for people and pets to stay out of treated rooms for 30–60 minutes after service

For specialized services like bed bug or termite treatment, Steve will provide a custom prep checklist prior to your appointment.

Don't panic — this is completely normal! Eggs hatch 1–2 weeks after initial treatment (which is why follow-ups are scheduled), and flushing agents temporarily drive hidden pests into the open. Baits also work slowly by design so pests carry them back to the colony.

If you still see significant activity after 2–3 weeks, call us for a free re-assessment!

Yes, but timing is key:

• Wiping food surfaces/counters: Safe once surfaces dry completely.
• Mopping baseboards/edges: Wait at least 2 weeks! Mopping baseboards washes away the invisible residual layer that kills bugs after we leave.
• Deep cleaning: Leave floor edges and wall perimeters alone for 2–4 weeks post-treatment.

Good habits combined with professional service keep your home pest-free:

• Seal foundation cracks and gaps around doors/pipes with caulk or weatherstripping
• Fix plumbing leaks and reduce crawl space humidity
• Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the home structure
• Don't leave pet food or open garbage out overnight
• Clean gutters regularly to eliminate standing moisture
• Avoid storing cardboard boxes directly on concrete floors (attracts roaches & brown recluses)