A pest infestation can wreak havoc on your home, whether you have termites damaging your home’s structure or bedbugs or fleas, leaving you with uncomfortable bites. Pest control keeps various properties protected from a variety of pests, including insects and rodents. These companies can service a range of clients, including both commercial and residential properties, and services differ depending on the property. Learn about differences between commercial and residential pest removal before scheduling your service.

A Comparison of Residential and Commercial Pest Control

1. Different Needs

While all properties may encounter termites, residential properties are more prone to see insects like bedbugs, which tend to hide and harvest in bedding and upholstery that is more commonly found in homes. Fabric-rich environments, like a living room or bedroom, are more appealing to bedbugs that an industrial setting.

Commercial properties, on the other hand, may have issues with larger pests, like rats and mice. Typically, industrial spaces with a rodent problem are located near habitats where rodents thrive, such as abandoned buildings or heavily wooded areas. They can quickly infest a retail space, making pest control essential.

2. Frequency of Service

Often, a residential service request is a one-time call to eliminate a current pest problem. A homeowner might be concerned with spiders in their home and want them eliminated. With one treatment, spiders can be removed. Many homeowners schedule pest control to treat an existing problem, not prevent a future one.

Commercial customers, which are larger entities, are more likely to sign up for routine service. Unlike homeowners, businesses often focus on pest prevention since an infestation can slow down or halt business, resulting in significant financial repercussions. As a result, a company might opt for monthly or quarterly service calls to ensure that the property is protected from pests.

3. The Uniqueness of the Property

While all homes are aesthetically different, they are similar to treat from a pest removal perspective. Common home pests like ants, bedbugs, and termites are treated similarly, no matter the size of the home. 

Commercial properties, on the other hand, vary widely in size, layout, and location. Every commercial building has a unique location that might bring with it specific critter control challenges. Additionally, the business itself may attract certain pests. A hardware company might see an influx of termites destroying its wood, while a food service company might find ants and mice getting into food. As a result, each business requires a customized pest control plan that considers its location and potential pest problems.

If your home or business has a problem with insects or rodents, call GreenTec Pest Control, serving the Port Richey, FL, area. When you have uninvited pests on your property, this company can assess the problem and provide a free estimate. Termites, ants, roaches, silverfish, and bed bugs are just some of the pests that they can remove from your home or business. To schedule an appointment, call (727) 847-6733 today, or learn more about the company on its website.