The basic difference between extermination and pest control is that extermination is concerned with eliminating the immediate pest infestation, whereas pest control is concerned with both immediate infestation and preventative measures. Keep reading below to more about the differences between pest control and extermination.
Same Goal, Different Method
When you have an infestation in your home, the first thing you may want to do is to call an exterminator. While you might think an exterminator is the same thing as a pest control professional, there are differences that may be life-changing for the comfort of your home. The goal of ridding your home of pests is consistent among pest control professionals and exterminators. The methods in which they achieve the goal are different.
Exterminators
An exterminator’s objective is to kill the pests – believe it or not, this isn’t the entirety of the job. Typically, exterminators don’t address the root of the problem and only get rid of the physical presence. Exterminators rely on pesticides to rid their property of pests. With that being said, this typically means that the materials used can be more toxic than necessary to remove the issue.
Exterminator was used as the primary term for any pest control company throughout most of the 20th century. During that time, advertisements of pests being bombed or hit by hammers were appearing all over print media. At this time, the goal of extermination was to wipe out all pests completely, but of course, this could hardly ever happen. Many homeowners continue to set their sites on pest extermination instead of prevention.
Pest Control Professionals
Pest Control Professionals, like our team at A&M Pest Control in Cape Cod and the South Shore, use Integrated Pest Management to better determine how the problem started. Our experts know that the key to exterminating pests long-term is all about prevention and management.
Pest control professionals also have more of an emphasis on protecting the environment. At A&M Pest Control, we provide eco-friendly options to get rid of pests and keep your surroundings safe. Although the concern of eco-friendly products being less effective, this is never the case. The products that pest control professionals use against pests are just as effective and are less toxic.
Contact A&M Pest Control in Cape Cod & the South Shore!
Pest control professionals will help you find a long-term solution for your pest issues, as opposed to using toxic chemicals. How are the pests getting in? How do we keep them out? Utilizing pest control professionals will help you rid your home once and for all.
Contact A&M Pest Control to get started with our team of professionals in the Cape Cod and South Shore regions of Massachusetts.
