One of the easiest ways to prevent pest infestations in your home is to hire pest control services to treat your home regularly, even if you don't notice any signs of pests. However, for a number of different reasons, people may not want preventative treatments, and may instead only want to treat their homes or properties as needed. Here are some of the key indicators that you need these services.

You See Pests in Your Home

One of the tell-tale signs that you need pest control services in your home is actually seeing pests present. If you see one mouse, cockroach, or spider, you can bet there are many others you cannot see. This is because most pests and rodents prefer to remain in dark, damp places, especially those that are nesting. As such, if you see one, you should assume there are more you don't see.

You See Signs of Pests Around Your Property

As was mentioned above, most pests do a great job at remaining hidden. You can have a pest infestation in your home even if you've never actually seen the pest. You should look for signs that they may be present, including smelling unusual scents in your home, seeing pest feces, seeing gnawing marks or mud tunnels around your home, or even hearing scurrying when the lights are out.

Your Neighbors Have Pest Issues

The final sign that you could benefit from pest control services is by knowing your neighbors have pest issues. If your neighbors are dealing with termites or rodents, those pests may have also made a home out of your home or may start to move your way after being kicked out of the current place they call home. According to Onedesk, a cleaning service booking agency, it's estimated that termites damage roughly 600,000 homes in the United States every year. After decimating a home, it's far too easy for termites to move to another one, either by flying, traveling through cracks in walls, or crawling through underground tunnels.

Great pest control services can help to eradicate any pests that may be living in your home or on your property, as well as preventing any future infestations from happening. If you've actually seen pests in your home, have spotted signs of pests living around your property, or have noticed that your neighbors are dealing with a pest infestation, you should hire pest control services to inspect your property and treat it for pests. When you need help, Premier Pest Control would love to help. Call us today to request service.