Most homes in the Las Vegas Valley and South Florida don’t need someone spraying every month. A quarterly plan, with a thorough first visit and a service every three months, keeps everyday pests outside for most households. Here is what you should expect, and when a home needs more than the standard plan.
The first visit
The first service is the most thorough, because it is clearing out what is already there.
- Inspection of the yard, perimeter, garage, entry points and the rooms where you’ve seen activity.
- Interior treatment of kitchens, bathrooms, garages and problem areas, using targeted products and baits rather than blanket spraying.
- Exterior perimeter treatment around the foundation, doors, windows, weep holes and block walls.
- Web and nest removal from eaves, doors and patios.
- Recommendations for sealing gaps, door sweeps, moisture fixes and landscaping changes that make the treatment last longer.
Each quarterly visit
- Exterior barrier treatment around the home
- Web and nest removal
- A check of bait stations and problem areas
- Interior treatment when you ask for it or when there is activity
- A quick report of what was found and treated
Quarterly timing lines up with the seasons, so treatments land ahead of the spring and summer surge in scorpions, crickets, ants and roaches in Las Vegas, and ahead of the rainy season in South Florida.
What a general plan usually covers
Most general plans cover common crawling insects and spiders, such as ants, cockroaches (other than heavy German roach infestations), spiders, crickets, earwigs, silverfish and centipedes. In the Las Vegas Valley, scorpion treatment is a key part of most plans.
What usually needs separate treatment
- Termites, which need inspections and dedicated soil, bait or drywood treatments.
- Bed bugs, which need a targeted treatment and follow-up.
- Rodents and roof rats, which need trapping and exclusion work.
- Mosquitoes, which are treated on their own schedule during peak season.
- Bats and wildlife, which need removal and sealing.
- Heavy German cockroach infestations, which need a clean-out program before quarterly service can maintain them.
What happens if pests come back between visits
Swat It! backs recurring service with a satisfaction guarantee: if covered pests return between scheduled visits, call us and we come back and re-treat at no extra charge.
When quarterly isn’t enough
Some homes do better with monthly or every-other-month service, at least during the warm months:
- Homes backing to open desert with heavy scorpion activity
- Properties with lakes, canals or dense landscaping
- Restaurants and other businesses, which usually need monthly or more frequent commercial service
- Multi-unit buildings with roach problems moving between units
What it costs
Price depends on the size of the home and lot, the pests involved and how often service is needed. Call us for a quote based on your home.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarterly pest control enough?
For most homes, yes. Homes next to open desert, with heavy scorpion activity or dense landscaping, may need more frequent service during warm months.
Do I need to be home for quarterly service?
Exterior service can usually be done without you. Interior service requires access, so we schedule those visits with you.
Does a quarterly plan cover termites?
No. Termites need their own inspection and treatment. A general plan covers common crawling insects and spiders.
What if I see pests between visits?
Call us. If covered pests come back between scheduled visits, we re-treat at no extra charge.
Ready to start a plan? Call (702) 760-2906 in the Las Vegas Valley or (954) 231-5900 in South Florida, or request service online.
