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- Do I have to drive my own car?
- Do I have to have special training?
- Do I have to schedule my route?
- Do you offer any retirement benefits?
- Does Action offer insurance?
- Hello. While looking recently into an old box of files and file folders, we found hundreds of tiny white larvae with red heads, all wrapped in loose webbed cocoons attached to the papers. Once agitated, they started to travel. They really resembled maggots, but there would be no typical food source available for them. Could these be some type of beetle larvae?Thanks...B
- How do you pay?
- I think i killed a brown recluse spider.. can i bring it to have you look at it to verify?
- I was wandering what could be done about snakes?
- If one apartment is infested with bedbugs, can that infestation spread to another apartment in the same building?
- We have, what looks like, hornets, coming from holes in the ground and they are in our flower bed. It almost looks like where moles have dug but we see the hornets flying around. How do we get rid of them?
- What is Action Pest Control's philosophy on treating a brown recluse infestation. I have Brown Recluse in my home. I know because I have set out glue traps and I now have about 8 caught (not including the basement or garage areas). I have a trap in the bathroom, two in the living room, and one in the kitchen.How do you treat an infestation?Looking forward to your reply.
- Will I be required to work weekends?
Do I have to drive my own car?
All of action's service technicians, sales people and managers are provided with a company vehicle. After six months continuous employment, employees are allowed take home privileges.
Do I have to have special training?
All states require that you become state certified. Action offers a great in-house training program to prepare all technical personnel for the exam and this training is continual throughout an employee's career at Action.
Do I have to schedule my route?
No. Action has a very professional office staff whose primary duties are to schedule.
Do you offer any retirement benefits?
Yes, after one year of employment, employees can participate in our Simple Plan. Action will match up to 3% of their employee's contribution.
Does Action offer insurance?
Yes, Action has an excellent benefit package available the first month following the end of your 90 days.
Hello. While looking recently into an old box of files and file folders, we found hundreds of tiny white larvae with red heads, all wrapped in loose webbed cocoons attached to the papers. Once agitated, they started to travel. They really resembled maggots, but there would be no typical food source available for them. Could these be some type of beetle larvae?Thanks...B
Blair, These sound like the larvae of casemaking clothes moths (or possibly the webbing clothes moth). Clothes moths generally feed upon wool or other natural fibers. Check woolen clothing, carpets, felts, old insulation, lint from wool rugs and pet hairs, animal hides and mounts, even stains from organic materials like juices, urine and sweat. Identifying and removing infested materials helps but the larvae tend to scatter away from the source to pupate. Physical removal of all larvae and adults is a great first step. Targeted applications of residual insecticides may be needed, especially if the infestation originates in an inaccessible area (like an old mouse or bird nest in a wall void). Please call us for a free inspection and estimate if you need some help. Thanks for the question. Scott Robbins, A.C.E. Tehcnical Director Action Pest Control
How do you pay?
Action's payday is every Friday and the paycheck is directly deposited into your banking account. The amount of pay varies depending on your position in the company.
I think i killed a brown recluse spider.. can i bring it to have you look at it to verify?
Yes. We perform free identifications. If no one is available when you come by, you can leave the specimen and someone will call you. We are open 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday. We also perform free home inspections if you would like to have us come to you. The advantage of that would be we would already be there to inspect for other activity. You can give us your contact information on our website's "Schedule Service" section to take advantage of that option.
I was wandering what could be done about snakes?
It depends on the species and where they are causing a problem. Small, non-venemous species like garter and rat snakes entering a structure are relatively harmless but still an unwanted pest by their presence. Good exclusion (pest-proofing) will work here. Seal up any holes around utility penetrations, foundation vents, under the base of siding and in roof soffits. If these species are causing a stir in your flower bed or garden, there are commercial snake repellants available. Efficacy varies with these products and reapplication is often necessary. Large snake glueboards are available (these will usually result in the death of the snake). Wildlife control specialists can be used if you do not want remove the animal yourself. These highly trained individuals should always be used in the case of venemous species (like timber rattlesnakes).
If one apartment is infested with bedbugs, can that infestation spread to another apartment in the same building?
Yes it can. They will migrate in search of 'food', a blood meal, especially if the apartment becomes vacant. They may also be 'repelled' by certain types of pesticide application. They can simply walk under doors or follow utility and other structural lines through walls. It is important that all infested units and all surrounding units (above, below and all sides) all be treated for best results. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question. Scott Robbins, A.C.E. Technical Director Action Pest Control
We have, what looks like, hornets, coming from holes in the ground and they are in our flower bed. It almost looks like where moles have dug but we see the hornets flying around. How do we get rid of them?
These are most likely cicada killer wasps. Dusting the entrances to their burrows with any insecticide dust is most effective method of control. Try to cover any patches of bare soil to discourcage their digging next season. You may also have a few offspring hatch out next year. Try to dust them as early as possible next season to avoid another repeat. Hope this helps. Thanks again for the question. Scott Robbins, A.C.E. Technical Director Action Pest Control
What is Action Pest Control's philosophy on treating a brown recluse infestation. I have Brown Recluse in my home. I know because I have set out glue traps and I now have about 8 caught (not including the basement or garage areas). I have a trap in the bathroom, two in the living room, and one in the kitchen.How do you treat an infestation?Looking forward to your reply.
We have a comprehensive bimonthly management program of inspection, monitoring and varying, targeted product applications based on the biology and life cycle of the brown recluse population within your home. We target different stages of recluse development with products taylored for most effectiveness. We also will identify and focus on preferred breeding areas to reduce their reproductive capacity. For more information and a free inspection, please visit the 'Schedule Service' section of our website or call your local Action branch location. Thanks again for the question. Scott Robbins, A.C.E. Technical Director Action Pest Control
Will I be required to work weekends?
Yes. We are a service industry and may have clients whom request a Saturday appointment. Most positions are required to work one Saturday per month till noon.