FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Answer: Yes — in Du Quoin (DuQuoin) and surrounding Southern Illinois, we offer professional termite inspections and treatments. We use both soil-applied termiticides and bait-station systems based on infestation type. Most sites are fully protected within a week or two, depending on severity.

Answer: If you’re dealing with an ant problem in Murphysboro or nearby, we can often schedule service within 24–48 hours. During your visit, we locate the nest entry and employ bait or granules for long-term control—typically seeing results within a few days.

Answer: Generally, our initial treatment takes around 45–60 minutes, depending on home size and pest type. You can resume normal cleaning about an hour after treatment—be sure to avoid scrubbing freshly sprayed surfaces for a few days.

Answer: Absolutely. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and we carry full liability insurance to protect your home and property.

Answer: We treat a wide range of pests commonly found here, including: ants, spiders, cockroaches, termites, stink bugs, pantry pests like flour beetles, silverfish, carpet beetles, and more. We do not handle live wildlife such as raccoons and squirrels nor do we treat bed bugs.

Answer: Simple actions help: seal cracks and entry points, keep kitchens and bathrooms dry and clean (especially under appliances), secure windows/doors, and de-clutter your yard. 

Answer: To ensure your pets stay safe and comfortable during our service, we recommend keeping them in a room we’re not treating—alternatively, placing them in a crate in a separate area (like a bedroom, or mudroom). We’ll only apply products to targeted spots, and once those areas are dry—typically within 30‑60 minutes—your pets can safely return. This helps avoid any contact while treatments settle 

Answer: We prefer to avoid overhead spray treatments in attics whenever possible. Applying sprays overhead in confined spaces can introduce unnecessary safety and ventilation concerns. Instead, we focus on proven alternatives like targeted dusts, bait stations, sealing entry points, and trapping in suspended ceilings. These solutions are more precise, safer for your home, and prevent pest returns without over-spraying enclosed attic areas.

A: Yes — we treat for wood‑boring bees like carpenter bees using targeted methods. We apply labeled insecticidal dust directly into the nesting tunnels. We offer sealing of the holes to prevent re‑entry, traps to deter future inhabitants, and recommend painting or sealing any bare wood to deter future nesting.