Mice in your kitchen? Spiders in your basement? Maybe a bustling hornet’s nest under construction outside your window? These are just a sampling of reasons for which consumers will turn to pest professionals. But what makes a professional? It seems like there are so many businesses, big and small, advertising for pest control, but what does each company do differently? In a saturated market, how do you determine the right company for you?

If you have done any research into choosing a pest control company, you have probably stumbled upon the phrase “Integrated Pest Management” and wondered what it means. Integrated Pest Management, or IPM in short, is a blend of critical thinking and a scientific approach to solving pest problems resulting in treatment with minimal chemical application, maximum effectiveness, and can even save you money! But how???