It’s been years since I last used a pest control service. I’ve always fancied myself a bit of an exterminator—armed with various pesticides, ready to battle any errant creature bold enough to wander into my home. Just recently, I had a truly horrific encounter with a “water bug” in my garage. I responded by dropping what can only be described as an atomic bomb—about half a gallon of pesticide. To this day, I still catch a whiff of it every time I walk into the garage. Subtlety is not my strength. 

But in a rare change of pace, I decided to have Home Run Pest & Termite Control treat the exterior of my home. The moment the technician arrived, it became abundantly clear: I am not an exterminator.

One of the very first things he did was dust the outside of my house. Yes—dust. He effortlessly removed cobwebs from the soffits, and I watched with a mix of fascination and embarrassment as I realized it never once occurred to me to clean the underside of my roof. Mortified, I told him I’d buy a duster so he wouldn’t have to work so hard next time. (Admittedly, as of the publication of this post, I seem to have forgotten that promise!)

He then turned his attention to the wasps’ nests and mud dauber nests perched impossibly high in my porch—nests I’d been glaring at for years, wondering how on earth anyone could reach them. With just a few confident whacks, they came crashing down. Problem solved.

The “spa day” for my home continued as the technician applied the pesticides. He explained that I might see some activity inside after the treatment.  Hidden, uninvited guests will be emerging from their hiding places… and ultimately meeting their demise.

Sure enough, earwigs soon appeared inside my home—clearly on their deathbeds. I cackled with delight.

Immediate results. Zero effort on my part. And an overwhelming sense of peace.

Thank you, Home Run Pest & Termite Control.

Even if you’re the kind of person who dusts the inside and the outside of your house (show-off), uninvited guests like spiders, ants, pill bugs, springtails, and earwigs can still move in. Contact Home Run Pest & Termite Control.

Life’s too short to live with roommates who don’t pay rent!