Yes! We’ve designed our treatment protocols to be pet & human friendly without compromising efficacy. Safety and customer satisfaction are our top priorities at Haven. Each of our products are EPA-approved & designed for residential use. 

There are several temporary solutions that may work for a short period of time, but in our experience, effective long term pest control is achieved through routine treatment methods professionally tailored to a specific property and right for each season.

Do-it-yourself applications of over-the-counter pest control products are nearly always ineffective, and take multiple time-consuming attempts. Like any product, pesticides need to be used with caution. Our certified technicians will ensure that the job is done right and according to the law.

Pest control is a process and not a one time solution. As the industry has evolved, so have the products pest professionals use. Gone are the days of once per year “extermination” using toxic “forever chemicals”. Now, the industry uses products which are much more environmentally friendly but require routine application to be effective. While some homeowners do find that once or twice per year treatments can be effective, most Texas homeowners require more routine service, which is why we’ve designed our general pest plans to ensure year round protection.

Ensuring entry points are sealed, reducing conducive conditions, and routine baiting (with rodent bait stations) on the exterior of the home. (We include servicing rodent bait stations as part of our general pest plans at no additional charge!)

Here’s a few things you can do around your home to help: trim back all vegetation 1-2 feet away from perimeter of home; keep garbage picked up around outside of home; eliminate piles of junk and debris outside of home; pick up dog droppings and avoid leaving pet food outside; seal outside vents to crawlspace and outside attic vents.

Routine pest services focus on creating a protective barrier around the exterior of your home, where all pest issues originate. During your service, our expert technicians will identify possible signs of pest activity and proactively work to eliminate issues before they arise. Oftentimes, pest issues “snowball” behind the scenes before becoming visible and homeowners are forced to play “catch up” to combat the issue. Routine pest control will help avoid this headache. 

Pest control is crucial in the winter months, especially in the Texas climate where there are rarely extended freezing temperatures. The warmth of your home is particularly inviting to pests during the harsh temperatures of winter. Many insects, like German roaches, don’t go dormant in the winter. 

Importantly, treating during colder weather months can interrupt pest breeding cycles before populations expand in the spring. This aides in easier pest management in the spring and summer months.  

Results will vary according to the type of pest, treatment methods, and products being used. Many customers see results immediately. It is common after a general pest treatment to have a “flush out” period where nesting critters will be forced to leave their “homes”. During this period, you may notice a large spike in pest activity for a period lasting up to 14 days. Following this period, you will see a sharp drop in pest activity. While it may be alarming, this a good sign and means the treatment is effective.