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Frequently Asked Questions

No, throwing away the furniture risks spreading infestation and adds an additional 30 days of time to the original treatment plan.

If you don’t have furniture in the room and there is nothing to treat in the room, the bed bugs will go dormant, and outlast the chemical treatment. It is recommended to leave furniture/belongings stationary throughout the treatment to ensure maximum effect from chemicals to pests. This also allows for shorter treatment times.

1-2 spray treatments or 45 days minimum for light to moderate infestations & 3-6 spray treatments or 2-4 months minimum on heavy infestations.

8-10 hours is recommended to ensure the chemical has time to fully dry. It is recommended that your furry friends take a mini vacation during the time of treatment as well.

We at AG strive to fully resolve the issues that you are experiencing, though every situation is a little different than the next. We know bugs; but success does not just rely on us. There are protocols that the customer must follow to ensure success (listed on the prep sheet.)

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You can contact me by phone or email. An appointment will be scheduled within 24 hours.

We accept all payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, SwipeSimple and CashApp.

Animals must be treated first. Make sure no other animals are close/nesting. There will be a mandatory 4 hour evacuation after service is complete.

View our Services page. We include PDF documents that explain all the details you need to know!

A light infestation is going to take 5 weeks minimum, 8 weeks maximum. The level of infestation, moisture, and cleanliness are all contributing factors to this as well.

Diatomaceous Earth is typically used for roach and bed bugs treatments because people think it’s safe. It is a natural product and some versions are food grade approved; however while it is safe to handle and consume at times, it is not safe to inhale and is not recommended for use over long periods of time.

Most sprays only kill visible ants. If the colony is under your slab foundation, the queen survives and continues producing more ants. In some species, spraying can even cause the colony to split and create multiple nests.

Ants do not eat concrete, but they can expand existing cracks and create soil voids beneath slabs. Over time, this can contribute to moisture issues and structural settling concerns, especially if the infestation is large and left untreated.

Initially, a $20 can of spray seems budget-friendly. However, most over-the-counter sprays use lower-grade active ingredients compared to professional treatments, causing pests to develop a chemical tolerance or avoidance behavior, which costs you more in the long run. For more information on DIY “quick fixes,” read our blog: https://agpestohio.com/why-your-quick-fix-diy-pest-control-is-costing-you-more/

Service Professional Decontamination & Cross-Contamination FAQ

Proper decontamination helps prevent cross-contamination between customers’ properties, especially after servicing locations with bed bugs or other hitchhiking pests. Technicians should take precautions to ensure pests are not accidentally transported in tools, clothing, equipment, or service vehicles.

Items that entered or came into contact with the service area should be inspected and appropriately cleaned or decontaminated, including:

  • Tools and treatment equipment
  • Tool bags and equipment cases
  • Work boots and protective equipment
  • Uniforms and work clothing
  • Service vehicles and cargo areas

Special attention should be given to seams, cracks, folds, and other small areas where pests may hide.

Exposed work clothing should be kept separate from clean clothing and personal belongings until properly laundered. When appropriate for the material, uniforms should be machine dried using high heat according to the garment’s care instructions.

Yes. After services with an increased risk of transporting pests, the vehicle should be inspected and cleaned. As an additional precaution, the vehicle should complete a 30-minute cycle with the heat running at the maximum setting. If the vehicle has an automatic shutoff or idle-timeout feature, it may need to be restarted approximately every 10 minutes to complete the full 30-minute cycle. Vehicle heat is an additional cross-contamination precaution and should not be considered a substitute for a professional whole-vehicle bed bug heat treatment.