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Undesirable pests take refuge in your the cleanest of homes. Our pest control program is designed to meet the individual needs of each homeowner we serve. We inspect your home to pinpoint various hiding spots where insects may infest and reproduce. Pests search for areas providing moisture, food, and a controlled environment. Insect reproduction accelerates quickly after the pests become established in YOUR home.
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PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Residential Pest Control
Your home is no place for pests. The Wheeldon Company Pest Management Professionals can provide you, your family, and your home with a pest free environment.
Our Pest Management program includes:
- Thorough inspection of the crawl space, basement, garage and perimeter around your home.
- Inspection of the interior of your home including the kitchen and bathroom areas.
- Application of baits in concealed areas of your home.
- Crack and crevice treatment using an odorless insecticide.
- Both interior and exterior treatment.
- Removal of spider webs that are accessible and within reach.
- Key service available
- Your complete satisfaction guaranteed.
Commercial Pest Control
We provide services for a variety of businesses. Our commercial clients include office complexes, restaurants, stores, apartment buildings and warehouse facilities to name a few.
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- Initial consultation and complimentary inspection.
- A report outlining the current situation and proposed course of action.
- Ongoing communication between both parties.
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 BED BUG TREATMENTS
In what settings can bed bugs be found?
Bed bugs are found in all types of dwellings and transportation vehicles including single family homes, apartments, public housing, hotels and motels, movie theaters, buses and trains, elderly care facilities, hospitals, even airplanes. Each of these situations presents unique challenges.
What's the best way to control bed bugs?
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1) Controlling bed bugs is difficult and time consuming. Communication and educating one's self plays a very important part in any bed bug control program. Understanding all areas of bed bugs, from what they are, how infestations are established and control measures used to eliminate them. It is essential to cooperate and assist in the preparation of the rooms and furnishings for treatment. Review the necessary steps to manage the infestation; understanding that it will require several follow up visits to completely eliminate the bed bug infestation.
2) A thorough inspection should be made to dtermine whether bed bugs are present and if so, where they are hiding. Bed bugs spend most of their time hiding in cracks and crevices near the hosting site. Items may need moved and disassembled while searching, including beds, night stands, chairs, carpets and rugs. The professional can use flushing agents in cracks and crevices and this is also helpful in finding harborage sites. No potential harborage site should go unchecked. Once bed bugs are found, a treatment strategy can be prescribed.
3) Preparation is a vital part of all bed bug treatments. Preparation impacts how well the treatment can be performed and whether it will be successful. Some important steps you can expect in preparation are:
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 Stripping all beds down to bare mattress and box springs.- Bedding, blankets, clothes and clutter should be removed from furniture and floor for cleaning.
- Floors should be vacuumed thoroughly. Including the area under beds, night stands and other furniture. Brush attachments should be used when vacuuming along baseboards and in cracks, crevices, mattresses, box springs and other furniture.
- Discarding severly infested mattresses and upholstered furniture.
- All wall decorations and pictures should be taken down. Draperies and curtains should be removed and laundered.
- Electronics such as TV's, radios, computers and alarm clocks should be removed from the room and placed i tightly sealed plastic bags. These items should not be treated with conventional insecticides and should either be discarded or either be dealt with by someone that cleans and services these devices. Exposing items to extreme heat or cold temperatures may be effective option to killing all stages of bed bugs. Some goods may be temerature sensitive and could be damaged.
 What to expect during a bed bug treatment.
To ensure that no harborage areas will go untreated, the room will likely be broke down into sections. Wall voids are sometimes drilled and dusted, and utilitly switch covers can be removed to allow dust to be injected in wall voids.
All items mounted to walls such as pictures, artwork and headboards are removed. Crown moldings and chair railings, baseboards, window and door moldings will carefully have crack and crevice treatment.
For mattresses and box springs, if the infestation is light, the bed bug proof mattress covers may be suggested (obtained through the professional pest management company), but most of the time it will be required to dispose of them. Even crack and crevices of the bed frames, platforms, head/foot boards will be treated. Cabinets, dressers, nightstands, tables, etc. will be turned upside down, drawers removed to access all areas.
 Expect follow-up visits.
Re-inspection and if required, re-treatment will usually take place after seven days or so. Eggs will continue to hatch following treatment and some emerging nymphs may find their way into harborage areas left untreated. For heavy infestations several followup visits will be required.
Bed Bug Service
Preparation Checklist
NOTE: These inspection and treatment guidelines are
practiced by The Wheeldon Company Pest Management Professionals.
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TERMITE SERVICES
Each year, Kentucky homeowners experience thousands of dollars worth of termite damage. Kentucky ranks moderate to heavy for termite activity. Here in Kentucky, we contend with eastern subterranean termites. As the name implies, these termites live underground. They enter structures through cracks and openings in and around foundations. Quite often extensive damage is done before the unsuspecting homeowner realizes they have a problem. Locating the site of termite activity isn't always easy, straight forward task. The Wheeldon Company recommends having y our home or business inspected by a trained professional. For a FREE inspection and estimate please call 270-745-1934 or email us today.
The Wheeldon Company offers both a conventional liquid termite barrier treatment and the installation of a termite monitoring and baiting system. We feature the highest quality products and systems by Termidor, Bayer and Sentricon. The Wheeldon Company will recommend a system for you after a FREE inspection has been completed.
Conventional Liquid Barrier Treatment
The Wheeldon Company uses Termidor - America's first 100% termite solution. Termidor is a new type of non-repellent termite barrier control that has faced rigorous and thorough testing by US and foreign researches. Without exception, Termidor consistently returned 100% effective results whenever and wherever it was used.
Once a termite has ingested or contacted Termidor treated material with its body, it becomes a "carrier". Every termite it contacts will be infected and will in turn infect every termite it contacts. Termidor works slowly, letting termites contact many others before dying themselves.
Although the "Transfer Effect" on individual termites is intentionally slow, the overall colony management is fast.
A Liquid Barrier treatment is installed by creating a trench around the foundation of the structure. In certain instances, the soil adjacent to the foundation is rodded into the ground every 12 inches. The termiticide is applied into the trench and fill dirt. Small holes are drilled in garages, patios, and porches. The Wheeldon Company will provide a diagram outlining your home or business and explain the treatment supplies and techniques used.
Termite Baiting System
There are several advantages to baiting for termite control. First, a termite bait actually eliminates a termite colony that is consuming the bait. The second advantage is the dramatic reduction in the amounts of pesticide necessary for termite control when termite baits are used in place of barrier treatments. Third, the integrity of your home is left in place due to the absence of drilling foundation and slabs.
Monitoring stations are placed in 10-15 foot intervals around the perimeter of your property. The stations are inspected quarterly. In the event termite activity is discovered, the stations are baited and then monitored monthly until no further activity is noted.
New Construction Pre-treatment
The Wheeldon Company offers pre-treatment services for residential and commercial construction projects. Remember the best time to treat for termites is before the concrete is poured or any wood is applied. Call us today and we will provide you with a quotation for your project. Termite pre-treatments are very inexpensive and highly effective.
It can be an attractive selling tool to many potential homebuyers to know that a termite coverage program is already in place.
The necessary soil treatment forms are furnished for builders and homeowners that are required to supply them when loan institutes and closings agents request them. |
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MOSQUITO
SOLUTIONS
 Summertime and warmer weather not only brings
outdoor fun and
activities but
also mosquitoes!
Mosquitoes can not only give a painful bite but serve as vectors of many important diseases effecting humans. These are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Filariasis, Encephalitis as well as the West Nile Virus.
 Adapting to almost any kind of aquatic situation, we can recognize conditions and areas around your home and yard that contribute to breeding sites. Resting in landscaping and foliage, we can provide a treatment with equipment and products designed to reduce mosquito populations.
A free inspection of your property and yard will allow us to provide you with a plan to take your backyard back and enjoy your spring, summer and fall once again!
The Wheeldon Company Pest Management Professionals is here to help solve your mosquito problems with our easy service solution. Give us a call today! 270-745-1934 or toll 1-866-457 PEST (7378) |
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ROACH SOLUTIONS
 Are Cockroaches
a health threat?
You bet!
Cockroaches can
spread at least
33 kinds of
bacteria, 6
kinds of
parasitic worms,
and 7 other
human pathogens.
The habits and
high
reproduction
rate of
cockroaches can
lead to large
populations
which spread
disease,
contaminate and
eat our food as
well as cause
allergies and
trigger asthma
attacks.
Control of
cockroaches are
needed in homes
to help prevent
build up of
dangerous
amounts of their
allergens.
Good sanitation
along with the
help of trained
and experienced
professionals is
needed to reduce
the problem and
effectively work
toward
eliminating the
roaches.
Give The
Wheeldon Company
Pest Management
Professionals a
call for a free
inspection to
identify the
kind of roach
you have and
give you an
estimate to
start battling
your cockroach
problem.
Remember roaches
are active at
night while
you’re sleeping
and inactive
during the day,
so you are
probably not
seeing the real
population! Give
us a call
270-745-1934 or
toll free
1-866-457-PEST
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SPIDER
SOLUTIONS
 “Itsy bitsy
spiders”....
Spider control
is a 6 step
process.
1. Inspection
2. Identification
3. Prevention
4. Sanitation
5. Mechanical measures
6. Pesticide application
The Wheeldon
Company Pest
Management
Professionals
provides a free
estimate once we
are able to
identify your
spider problem.
Our first
concern is that
you are not
having a Brown
Recluse or Black
Widow spider
infestation.
Once your
species is
determined we
can put a
program plan
together
considering your
home and
environment and
what is needed
to give you the
quickest effect.
Whether you have
the house
spider, brown
recluse, black
widow, sac
spider, wolf
spider or
others, let us
help. Give us a
call!
270-745-1935 or
toll free
1-866-457-PEST
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Ant Control
 There are
several
different types
of ants in our
area of the
country. The
most we
encounter as
household and
business
establishment
problems are
Carpenter Ants,
Odorous House
Ants, Pharoph
Ants and
Pavement Ants.
Identifying your
problem ant is
the key to a
successful ant
control service.
When The
Wheeldon Company
Pest Management
Professionals
can identify
your ant, we
better know what
to do in order
to give you the
best control
possible. When
you know the
characteristics
and biology, you
know where to
locate their
nests and what
food they
prefer. Many
ants are protein
and sweet ants,
where some are
one or the
other.
 Carpenter
ants can be
of concern to
homeowners when
small wood
shavings or
sawdust like
frass is found
along with ants
whether indoors
or outdoors near
your home. These
ants use moist
or soft woods to
build galleries
in which they
nest. This can
cause weakening
in the wood
they’ve
attacked,
whether it be a
wall stud or
floor joist,
etc. and could
be a great
expense having
the damage
repaired. Ant
swarmers are
often seen in
the spring and
sometimes
mistaken for
termite swarmers.
If ants swarmers
are observed
this means you
have a well
established
colony.
 Odorous house
ants are a
very small ant
but comes in
very big
numbers. The
colony can host
several queens
giving them the
ability to bud
or divide into
several
colonies. They
get their name
from the most
identifying
characteristic
of a rotten
coconut smell
when crushed.
They mainly feed
on honeydew, so
when spring
rains and summer
droughts come,
that sends them
indoors for
other food
sources. If
treatment is
avoided for very
long, they can
setup nest in
wall and floor
voids.
When it comes to
needing ant
control,
remember
identification
is of utmost
importance. Let
us come and do a
complimentary
inspection and
leave yo a free
estimate. Call
our office at
270-745-1934 or
toll-free
1-866-457-PEST
(7378)
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Rodent Control Services
(Mice and Rats)
 Is there a mouse in your house? And you’re familiar with the holiday poem...”not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse”
The house mouse is the most common rodent pest in most parts of the world. The word rodent means to gnaw. Roof rats and Norway rats are other rodents that are dealt with as well being commensal rodents (meaning share one’s table). Many young rats are often mistaken for mice but can be separated by characteristics dealing with the ears, feet, tail and nose.
 Rodents not only spread diseases and viruses but are known to be responsible for a considerable amount of damage in home and structure with their gnawing actions. Gnawing electrical wiring have caused many house fires in the United States.
They leave behind hundreds of micro droplets of urine daily and one mouse can produce approximately 18,000 droppings per year. Mice multiply quickly and can gain entrance into homes and structures squeezing through the smallest cracks and holes.
To keep mice and other rodents out, give us a call to get a rodent control program in place for you. We can identify entry points and recommend measures to rodent proof your home. Let The Wheeldon Company Pest Management Professionals help you get rid of them once and for all. Call 270-745-1934 or 1-866-457-PEST (7378)
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Flea Control
 Have you ever returned home from vacation, with one foot in the door and suddenly been attacked? You’ve been gone, turned the air off, and sent the pets to a kennel. That means hungry fleas are ready for a blood meal!
Fleas have a complete life cycle- egg, larvae, pupa, adult. To get fleas controlled you must break that life cycle. The flea population can quickly become a major infestation within a short period of time if the conditions are favorable, however, the eggs can lay dormant for up to 6 months. Fleas are an all year round pest, but seem to be more active in many cases in warmer weather.
The Wheeldon Company Pest Management Professionals can make an inspection of your home and premises and outline a plan to give you the best results possible. Effective flea control requires good customer communication and cooperation. Let us help stop those painful flea bites for you. For a free estimate and consultation appointment give us a call today. 270-745-1934 or 1-866-457-PEST (7378)
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REAL ESTATE INSPECTION REPORTS
We can take care of your real estate inspection needs in a timely manner. We will thoroughly inspect the interior and exterior of your home for termite and wood infesting insects. The Wheeldon Company will provide you with the necessary paperwork for your real estate closing. In the event that problems are detected, we will provide you with a detailed report outlining the problem areas and a proposal to treat for termites or the problem wood infesting insects.
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