Ongoing Home Protection Programs

In pest control, the saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is especially true. Pest Control Northwest works with our customers to create Home Protection Programs that provide cost-effective ways of preventing problems before they start.

We develop a customer-driven in-depth program that provides pest control, exclusion, remediation and maintenance elements. Our programs can include some or all of the following:

• Initial inspection of attic and crawl space for any pest evidence, contamination or structural damage;
• Initial inspection to locate any existing rodent accesses;
• Annual inspection of attic and crawl spaces;
• Inspect for -- and implement if needed -- insect protection measures for under sinks, inside kitchen pantry and garbage containers;
• Install moth monitoring traps;
• Sanitize all drains to prevent odor issues from starting;
• Install exterior perimeter pest treatment barrier;
• Install rodent traps and bait (if appropriate) around the property;
• Check for outside soil and wood contact;
• Check for any pruning necessary to maintain proper house clearance;
• Change furnace filters two times per year or as required;
• Drain water heater two times per year to inspect for rust damage and extend the life of the heater;
• Test hot water tank temperature and pressure valve;
• Clean shower heads with white vinegar to remove mineral deposits once a year;
• Check and replace batteries in smoke alarms and CO2 alarms two times per year or as required;
• Change ceiling fan rotation direction two times per year;
• Perform refrigerator coil dust cleaning and washing of drip pan and drain line, saving energy and extending the life of the refrigerator;
• Replacing the refrigerator water filter as required;
• Cleaning the range hood fan filter, fan blades and housing;
• Inspect any sump pumps on the property, ensuring optimal operation;
• Check fire extinguishers for date certifications;
• Clean debris from outside heat pump or air conditioner;
• Exercise all circuit breakers to check for any potential electrical problems;
• Test all GFI Recepticles two times per year;
• Clean dryer duct of lint (and inside of dryer) if required, to reduce a significant fire hazard and reduce drying time;
• Clean clothes washer water inlet screen;
• Detach outside hoses in October/November to prevent water supply pipes from freezing and bursting;
• Check garage door safety reverse operation;
• Clean dishwasher strainer and spray arm;
• ... in addition to a multitude of other customer-unique requested services