Abatement – what is it, and why we do it!
Understanding Abatement: Why It’s a Process—Not a One-Time Fix
Often pests infest without anyone knowing, until they are out of control. Pests, especially insects, don’t want to be noticed and are experts and hiding and evading us. They also share many of the same needs we do; protection from the environment, a source of food and water, and safety from predators. All of these conditions are met in our homes. Certain pests, like bed bugs in particular, use humans as a food source. Fleas are the same, feeding on our pets. We provide all they need, essentially inviting them in without even knowing it.
Eventually the situation is beyond denial and the evidence points to an establishment of uninvited guests. When this occurs it is best to contact a professional, as we have dealt with these issues time and time again. Home remedies often fail, and store bought do it yourself products can actually make problems worse.
Our first step in the process is evaluating the issues and identifying the pest. The next step we take is to put together a plan to get rid of them, this is called the abatement process. This process begins with something called a knockdown treatment. It is designed to get the population of the pests down to a level that is manageable. After the knockdown treatment some pests may survive, this is completely normal and will be dealt with accordingly. The goal here is that it is easier and simpler to deal with a smaller issue than having the pests crawling all over the walls or feeding on you all night. A follow-up to the knockdown treatment will confirm that the treatment is working. After which we always prescribe maintenance treatments to assure the issue does not reoccur and pests cannot re-establish. Remember it is in their nature to survive adverse conditions, this is how they are still here after thousands of years of annoying us.
Most consider a one time fix all treatment. What they are referring to is abatement. Unfortunately, abatement is a process, and a one-time fix all treatment just doesn’t exist. The level of the process may differ from situation to situation, but it is always a process. My professional recommendation is frequently the same, maintenance is key. An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure. This most definitely applies once you have established that you are at a high risk of pest infestations. Sometimes these risks can be mitigated, but often not. Simply where you live, how you live, where you work, places you frequent, or even visitors can put you at risk of pests. Don’t worry, our expertise is here to service all your pest control needs!!!
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