Denver pest control, one call away

Common reasons for a call

Here is what Denver callers mention most:

• Wasp nest near a door
• Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
• Droppings or scratching in walls

Denver homes, up close

About half of Denver's water comes from the western slope, through Dillon Reservoir and the Roberts Tunnel. Hail storms in spring and summer are a frequent cause of roof and gutter damage along the Front Range.

Denver licenses its own contractors through Community Planning and Development. Basements and crawl spaces in older homes often hold the moisture pests like.

Mice head indoors in the fall as temperatures drop, and calls spike from October through winter. The dry, high-altitude air is hard on wood trim and weather stripping.

Permits, licenses and your utility

Commercial pesticide applicators in Colorado are licensed by the Department of Agriculture, which has an online search. Renters should report pests to the landlord in writing, since many local codes make treatment the owner's responsibility. Neighbors often share the same pests, so a building-wide or block-wide approach can work better than treating one unit alone.

From call to visit

1. Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
2. A local pest control company who works in Denver gets your request.
3. You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.

Before the visit

Store food in sealed containers and clear clutter from the areas being treated.