Frequently Asked Pest Control Questions
Q. What is Alpha Ecological's
"Green Approach to Pest Control?"
Since 2006, Alpha Ecological has
offered a common sense approach to pest control. We follow an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) service model, which focuses on prevention methods as well a
more targeted application of higher quality, reduced toxicity products. We
don't do one-size-fits-all pest control; we tailor each service to meet
individual needs.
Q. Do you use natural and/or organic
pest control products?
We use a great combination of
natural, botanical- and mineral-based products as well as cutting edge,
synthetic biodegradable products that target specific pests. Three of the best
natural insecticides we use include pyrethrin (derived from chrysanthemum
flowers), diatomaceous earth (fossilized seashell particulates), and borates (a
heavy-duty salt). These ingredients have been used for centuries and are highly
effective in treating/preventing a variety of pests such as carpenter ants,
termites, small ants, fleas, cockroaches, beetles, flying insects, spiders and
more.
Q. What kinds of pest control
services does Alpha Ecological offer?
Following an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) service model,
and extermination services. We offer carpenter ant and termite control, ,
general pest extermination and rodent control/prevention. .
Q. nWhat is the difference between
"General Pests" and "Structural" or "Wood Destroying
Pests?"
"General Pests" refers to
nuisance and pote
tially harmful crawling insects/arachnids such as small
'sugar' ants, fire ants, cock roaches, spiders, silverfish, beetles, earwigs,
scorpions, etc.
"Structural Pests"—or more
technically, "Wood Destroying Organisms (WDOs)," refers to insects
who can cause substantial damage to homes and buildings. These include
termites, carpenter ants, moisture ants and wood boring beetles.
Prevention and/or extermination
services are developed differently for each of these categorie
Q. What is a pest control
Maintenance Program? What kind of frequency is recommended?
A Maintenance Program refers to a
regular pest control service schedule. The goal of a maintenance program or
'plan' is to solve any current pest issues within your home as well as prevent
it from future infestations. Maintenance plans begin with a comprehensive
Initial Service (or 'first') treatment and evaluation, and is followed up with
regularly scheduled visits that include both inspection and a targeted
preventive treatment.
Service frequency is tailored to
meet your needs depending on the target pest(s), climate, your home's
surrounding environment and more. We provide Monthly, Bi-Monthly (every other
month) and Quarterly maintenance programs. Pre-scheduled follow-up visits can
be increased or decreased as needed.
Q. How is a Maintenance Program
different from a Warrantee?
Maintenance programs consist of
on-going, regularly scheduled visits in order to manage and prevent pest
infestations, whereas a warrantee entails one comprehensive service that
includes free follow-up visits if pest activity occurs while the guarantee is
in effect. Alpha Ecological offers warrantee programs in one, two, three and
five year increments. To determine which situations may warrant a Maintenance
Program or warrantee,
Q. Do I need to be home for
maintenance services?
Follow-up maintenance services are
conducted on the exterior of your home. These services create a protective
barrier, keeping the target pest(s) from re-entering the structure. If indoor
pest activity is evident beyond the initial waiting period
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Q. Where are your locations?
Alpha Ecological provides pest
control services throughout Nairobi county and its environs ,
Q. What other services does Alpha
Ecological offer?
In addition to superior Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) services, We offer pest control trainings and Consultancy.
Termites facts
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Are white ants the same as termites? |
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No. Ants are no relation to termites and in fact,
there is no such thing as a white ant. Termites have been incorrectly
referred to as white ants purely by the colour of their bodies and
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How quickly can termites eat my house? |
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There are many variables involved in how much damage
termites can cause to a home. It is possible however that some species
of termites can eat a room of your home in a few months. |
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If I have termites in my yard will they eat my house? |
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It is possible for termites to travel 100 metres or
more to access a food source such as your home. It is therefore a
necessity to have a termite inspection carried out to your home if you
discover termites in your yard, followed by a preventative program. |
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My neighbour has had termites treated in their house, will they travel to my house? |
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Yes, it is possible that if your neighbour has had a termite treatment carried out the termites can be moved on to your home. |
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Are non toxic termite treatments effective? |
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Most definitely. We regard them to be the leaders in termite control technology. |
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Do I need to have routine termite inspections if I keep an eye on the house myself? |
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Yes, we highly recommend that an annual inspection be
carried out as per the Standard as it takes a highly trained
eye with the use of instruments such as moisture metres to detect
termite activity. |
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What can I do to assist in the prevention of termite control? |
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When a termite inspection is conducted you will be
supplied with a report that lists recommendations to reduce the risk of
termite attack. These could be poor drainage, timbers in contact with
the ground, leaks in plumbing etc. These are called conducive
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Is my suburb susceptible to termite attack? |
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Termites can strike anywhere and at any time throughout Kenya
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My house is built on a concrete slab so I'm safe right? |
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Wrong. Concrete slab constructed homes are regarded
at very high risk of termite attack due to the termites entry points
being concealed and are usually discovered by the home owner.
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FOLLOW US
General
- Why should I hire a Pest Management Professional?
- Are the materials you use safe?
- Do I have to sign a long term contract?
- Do the pesticides you use cause cancer?
- Do you utilize any non-chemical methods of control?
- Does the treatment have an odor?
- How long does treatment last?
- I am considering a do-it-yourself alternative. What is the bottom line on pesticide risk?
Why should I hire a Pest Management Professional?
Your home is usually your greatest financial asset and pest and
termite control can be difficult due to varying structural elements and
soil conditions. We have access to such resources as specialized
products, tools, and training that help us successfully eliminate your
pest and termite infestations which most homeowners simply don't have.
Are the materials you use safe?
All pesticides are inherently poisonous and our state certified
technicians are trained to handle them with respect to human safety and
the environment. Alpha Pest Control believes strongly in choosing the
safest approach to solving each pest occurrence, and of course, all
materials we use are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
Do I have to sign a long term contract?
No, absolutely not! Some of our service agreements do ask for a one
year commitment; however, none of our contracts are binding. If you
decide that you no longer want our service, there is absolutely no
penalty for cancellation.
Do the pesticides you use cause cancer?
No. None of the pesticides we use have any carcinogenic effects as
established through pre-registration laboratory testing required by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Do you utilize any non-chemical methods of control?
Alpha Pest Control practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM) which
utilizes many non-chemical control techniques such as sanitation,
harborage reduction, exclusion, sealing, mechanical controls and
environmental management.
Does the treatment have an odor?
No. All our applications are odorless or have low-odor alternatives.
Ask your Alpha pest professional if you have concerns about what you
should expect for specific treatments.
How long does treatment last?
Treatment effectiveness varies by type of pest, likelihood of
re-infestation and product longevity. Ask your Action pest professional
about your particular circumstance and they can give you a realistic
estimate.
I am considering a do-it-yourself alternative. What is the bottom line on pesticide risk?
The danger of any pesticide is all about exposure. The do-it
yourselfer often chooses over-the-counter products that are much more
toxic than the professional materials we utilize. To compound this
mistake, the homeowner is not trained in the application methods we
utilize that virtually eliminate any exposure to people and pets. If you
eliminate exposure, then you eliminate risk.
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