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Are the products you use safe? While no pesticide can be considered non-toxic, or totally safe, there are some alternatives that when used properly have little adverse effect on the environment. Some of these include natural pyrethrins, Citrus extracts, dessicants (which dehydrate pests), growth regulators, and baits.The EPA must approve any product used for the eradication of household and structural pests. Berrett takes it one step further. Not only do we comply with EPA regulations, we have additional criteria that our technicians follow: Berrett's injection and baiting systems deliver materials deep inside cracks and crevices, allowing us to use less material with better results. We also provide non-chemical solutions such as trapping, exclusion, and deterrents when appropriate. We incorporate the practice of Integrated Pest Management into our treatment plans. This means that pesticides are not always the first option in controlling unwanted pests. We work with the homeowner to design a safe plan of attack. This involves customer education as to the breeding, eating, and nesting habits of common household pests, and what the customer can do to prevent infestation. With our expertise and your cooperation, pests will find our solutions hard to defeat. For information on specific products we use and their MSDS sheets, please call or email us and we'll fax them to you. Is regular service necessary? 50 years ago, there were products on the market that allowed very infrequent (every few years) applications. Unfortunately, those chemicals took years to break down, contaminating the ground and water. Today, products for treating pests are designed to break down very quickly in order to avoid contamination. California has more regulation on this topic than all other states combined. As pests continue to creep into your home and yard, we will be there to make sure they stay out. Our regular service is custom to your needs and will change during the year to eradicate pests, no matter their season. Bugs are just a reality in the climate in which we live. However, we at Berrett are confident that our program is the most effective way to maintain the pest population and give you a pest free environment. What is Berrett's guarantee? Berrett is committed to complete customer satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with the results, or have a need arise between our regular scheduled services, we will return to service you at no extra charge. You pay for a result. Whatever we need to do to make it happen is what we do. What's the difference with Berrett and other services? Berrett's service is much more inclusive than many pest control companies. We include landscape pests and rodents in our regular service. We use several treatment methods on each service, which will be much more effective than just "a quick once around with the hose" like many companies do. We have an exterior baiting program that is unlike any other. Instead of reinforcing pests' habits (particularly ants) of entering the home for food, we place alternating baits in the exterior of the home. We use non-repellent pesticides around the exterior base of the home, which keeps the pests from being "locked" in the inside where they might pop up right after a treatment. Our use of low impact solutions also set us apart from other companies as well as the availability of extra services like birds, gophers, rabbits, and small animal trapping, so that all your pest control needs are met in one place. I do it myself, why get a service? Convenience Taking care of pests is our only job! We do it very well and are only a phone call away in case you have a pest emergency. Cost What is your time worth to you? Inferior products that are publicly available can still cost more than regular service when you consider the treatments for the many pest we get year round.
Safety Why does the govornment continue to ban the manufacture of certain pest control chemicals? Why is the pest control industry as regulated as it is? Our procedures enable us to use less materials with far superior results than "home based" pest control.
What are your service plans and prices? Berrett offers monthly and bi-monthly (every other month) service. Most of the common household pests and landscape pests are included in our regular service. Pricing is dependant upon house/yard size so please call for a no obligation quote over the phone or free on-site inspection. How can I get a discount? New customers can receive a 50% discount on the initial service just by mentioning that you saw it here on the website*. Customers who pay for a year in advance will receive a 5% discount on the year*. Our referral program will get you a $30 credit if you refer someone who signs up for a service agreement. * All promotions subject to change without notice. How can I find out more about the safety of your products? For your own reference, we have included some links to sites that can provide you with additional information on the products and treatment methods we use. California Structural Pest Control Board - This is the government agency in charge of regulating pesticide use in the state. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Federal organization that looks after the safety of consumers and environment. Pest Web - Site dedicated to pest biology, pesticides and a consumer help guide. PCOC - Pest Control Operators of California. This is a private, non-profit organization created to help any participating pest control company or operator improve on safety and customer service. I f you have any further safety related concerns that are not addressed in these links, please contact the office. MSDS Labels- Click on any of the following to view or print the MSDS labels for our products Some files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view Click here to Download Adobe Reader What can I do to control my household fly problem? House Flies for the most part need decaying meat or fecal material to reproduce. These act as a host for their eggs until they hatch out into the larva also known as maggots. The most reliable way to get rid of these flies is to eliminate the source. If maggots are detected, any type of cleaning product should kill them on contact. The next important step is to remove their breeding materials such as decaying meat and animal feces. Trash cans should be sealed off well enough so that flies cannot enter to lay their eggs. Animal feces should be removed and placed in sealed trash cans daily. Fruit flies usually reproduce in decaying and overripe fruits and vegetables. They can be controlled by keeping trash sealed and removed daily, keeping fruit in sealed containers, and by using an anti-bacterial and/or sterilizing agent in the kitchen drain and garbage disposal. Trash compactors should also be checked for possible breeding potential. If these tips still do not get your fly problem under control, please contact our office for additional information . |
