Pest Control in Marikina City

Most reputable firms include a retreatment guarantee — commonly 30-90 days for one-off jobs, and continuous coverage on service plans. Get the guarantee in writing, including what voids it (e.g. not following prep instructions, sanitation issues). 'Lifetime' guarantees usually mean an ongoing paid contract, not a one-time promise.

DIY sprays and baits handle light ant or roach activity fine. Hire a professional for anything structural or persistent: termites, bed bugs, rodents inside walls, wasp nests in cavities, or repeat infestations. Pros have access to products and application methods retail products don't match, and misapplied DIY sprays can scatter colonies and make infestations harder to treat.

Termites have straight antennae, a thick uniform waist, and two pairs of wings of equal length; ants have elbowed antennae, pinched waists and unequal wings. Mud tubes on foundations, hollow-sounding timber and piles of shed wings near windows point to termites — get a professional inspection quickly, since termite damage compounds.

Clear access to skirting boards, under sinks and behind appliances; store open food and utensils away; note where and when you've seen pests (photos help); secure pets and cover fish tanks. For bed bug jobs, follow the company's prep sheet exactly — bagging laundry and decluttering — or the treatment can fail.

Post-construction soil treatment for a typical house runs about PHP 8,000-30,000 depending on floor area and linear meters drilled, usually with a 1-2 year warranty. Baiting systems cost more upfront but avoid drilling. Spot 'injection' treatments are cheaper but rarely stop a colony.

A one-time general treatment (roaches, ants) for a house costs roughly PHP 1,500-6,000, with condo units at the lower end. Quarterly service contracts typically run PHP 6,000-25,000 per year depending on home size and provider tier.