Once you notice bugs inside your home, most people’s goal is often to get rid of them as fast as possible. The best way to accomplish this is with the help of trained exterminators in Gainesville who will be able to apply the pest control methods that will work fastest.

Yet even with expert treatment, some pest infestations can still take a number of days or weeks to disappear since the treatment takes time to work. Based on the type of pest and treatment being used, this is approximately how long after treatment you can expect your pest problem to be solved.

Pest Control Timelines

The pest professional will use different treatments for an infestation, potentially using multiple methods together. These can include treatments that rely on chemicals, physical pest control methods like traps, baits, and changes to your environment, like cleaning or cutting back brush.

All of these methods have different timelines. These timelines are also further impacted by the characteristics of the infestation. An infestation that is larger or spread over a wider space will often take slightly more time. Some pests and treatment methods may also require follow-up visits to keep treatments refreshed or make adjustments based on how effectively treatments are working.

As a general estimate, the amount of time you can often expect between the initial pest control visit and the extermination of pests is the following:

• Chemical Based Treatments – Spray and dust treatments will often target adult insects where they can work on contacts. This can instantly eliminate insects in the treated area for faster results. One limitation is that they are generally effective only against adults and only where applied, so multiple treatments may be necessary as new eggs hatch and larvae grow.
• Baits – Bait stations are a good tool for termites, roaches, and rodents. They can take several weeks to work depending on the size of the infestation as you need to allow time for the entire colony to consume the bait. This also requires time for larvae to age up to the point at which they can eat the bait.
• Traps – Traps are a common solution for rodents. They can be completely effective in the span of a few weeks when placed and baited by an experienced pest professional. This pest control method often requires multiple visits to monitor and clear traps.
• Habitat Management – Some of the effects of habitat management can become visible instantly, while others may take longer. This may also simply help speed up the process of extermination and give you lasting prevention when used in conjunction with other methods.

An exterminator in Bristow, Gainesville, or Haymarket can give you a more exact estimate of the treatment solutions they will be using and how long the process is expected to take so that you can start looking forward to a pest free home. For fast and effective pest extermination in Gainesville, ExtermPRO can apply the right methods to make your home pest free. Call us today to get started.