Frequently Asked Questions

Our technicians as well as our pest control scheduling staff call our customers prior to their routine service. If you are a new customer, you can contact our office at 602-942-3653 to speak with a customer service representative. You can schedule new or existing service through our Request For Service form.

Our technicians as well as our pest control scheduling staff call our customers prior to their routine service. If you are a new customer, you can contact our office at 602-942-3653 to speak with a customer service representative. You can schedule new or existing service through our Request For Service form or reach us with any pest control questions through the Contact Us form.

Appointments are available throughout the day. Typically, a 15-minute leeway window is applied between appointments allowing for traffic and any other unforeseen problems.

Customers who have a current termite warranty receive service at a discounted price. Additionally, should you choose to prepay for an entire year of service, we will discount 5% from that annual price. You may also qualify for additional services at no charge for recommending a friend, family member or neighbor after they have received a minimum of three services.

Spiders, crickets, ants, roaches, silverfish are generally covered under routine general pest control service. Fleas, ticks, scorpions and flying insects require different and often difficult treatment strategies and thus are charged accordingly.

Payments may be made several different ways. You can pay with cash or check at time of service, prepay for a time period or we can bill you. We also accept most major credit cards if the total due is greater than $100.00.

Because each home is unique in it’s pest control needs, please call so we can give you an accurate estimate.

The price is not increased for interior treatment. The primary cost for General Pest Control is in the exterior treatment. The interior service is treated on a complimentary basis.

First and foremost, our technician will inspect your property and advise you of their findings as well as a strategic plan for managing the problem bugs. From that point, the technician will make pesticide applications to the insects hiding places as well as placing a chemical barrier around your home. This usually includes treating the eaves, bases of windows and all entryways into the home. The interior treatment (if you choose this portion of the service) typically includes treating at the doorways, windows, under cabinets and other areas that insects can hide.

Everybody has a different threshold of acceptance for bugs. Some people feel that seeing a single insect (dead or alive) between services is too much. While on the other hand, some folks feel that a few insects between services are acceptable. Sexton Pest Control offers several different service programs to suit your particular needs.

Typically insects will come inside when outside conditions make it uncomfortable for them or they are simply looking for food and moisture. You have won half the battle with bugs if you keep a clean house and the exterior grounds do not offer the insect much in the way of harborage. The next part is to seal your home in a manner that excludes insects from the interior. Sealing plumbing fixtures inside and outside and adding weather stripping to doors will make a world of difference.

Usually not However, during certain types of services such as fogging and flea and tick treatments, it’s better if all occupants leave the home for a period of time. Please consult our helpful and knowledgeable staff for specifications.

There are a number of factors that may differentiate pest control companies from one another. Following are some general guidelines for choosing a pest control company:

• Look for a reputable company with representatives knowledgeable about pest and/or termite habits, types of construction, treatment specifications and state regulations.
• Ask friends and associates to recommend companies they have used.
• Look for memberships in industry associations such as the Arizona Pest Management Association (APMA) or the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) that provide ethical guidelines and technical information.
• Find out if continued coverage is offered that includes treatment for re-infestation and repairs for future damage and ask if it is renewable.

Be certain the company is licensed by your state’s regulatory agency.

The pest management professional relies on pesticide application as just one part of a total pest management program. The untrained consumer, who purchases a pesticide over-the-counter, can only make an intuitive judgment on how to properly apply the pesticide. However, the professional pest management technician relies on training, expertise and more sophisticated techniques to manage pests in an environmentally friendly manner.