I met the inventors of DoomBox at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and bought a few of their new DoomBox rodent stations.
My first thought when I saw the DoomBox was that it looked like a great idea. The snap trap is secured inside of a clear plastic container allowing the user to see any rodent captures and prevent kids and pets from being harmed by the trap.
The trap itself is a newer style snap trap that packs a pretty good punch. The trap can be easily set with one hand and provides more than enough force to kill a mouse. The large trigger pan allows for easy bait or attractant placement.
DoomBox is labeled as “Certified Child Resistant”. This is due to the placement of the trap inside of the container in relation to the holes used by the mouse to enter the container.
I was unable to touch any part of the trap when I put my fingers into the container from the entrance holes. This design prevents children and pets from being able to touch the trap and get hurt.
The container itself does not lock which can be an issue. The positive side is that even after multiple uses, the container lid was still tight to the container. This tight fit makes the container fairly secure and more secure than a standard plastic bait station.
What would I change about this product? I would like to see one more additional rodent entrance hole at the end of the container. I think that the addition of another hole would allow for more versatile container placement as mice like to run along the walls. The additional hole would allow the container to be placed on either end of the garage doors for example and not stick out into the garage.
Overall I think this is a great new product for the pest control industry. The clear container allows for easy viewing of captures and activity inside of the station. The trap itself is strong, well built, secured, and easy to set. The child resistant and pet safe design is a great additional feature.
I recommend the DoomBox for any homeowner that wants to trap mice and has concerns about kids and pets getting snapped too!
Prudential Pest Solutions is not a paid spokesman for this product. We met the inventors of the DoomBox at an outdoor show and purchased a few of their traps. The review is our own opinion.
Rodent Exterminators
We service Chester County and all of South Eastern and Central Pennsylvania.
Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to get rodent-free today!
There are a few ways to prevent termites from destroying your home. This guide is for subterranean termites that we find our area of South Eastern Pennsylvania.
Not every case of termites is avoidable but there are always preventative measures that can be taken. In this article we will discuss ways to make your home less desirable to termites and how to identify termite activity BEFORE they destroy your home.
Termites LOVE moisture
Subterranean termites need a certain amount of moisture in the soil to live and thrive. Keeping moisture and water away from your home and foundation can deter termites from coming near your home.
Check your grading
If the grade of the surrounding yard and property leads water towards the home, than this issue should be addressed. The grading of the property should always channel rain and water away from the home.
Mulch can lead to moisture
Landscaping features such as mulch can trap moisture at the foundation of the home. If the mulch is placed too deep or too close to the home, moisture can remain and sit at the foundation.
Downspouts and Gutters
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Gutters and Downspouts are designed to channel rain and water from the roof and send it away from the house. Clogged or wrongly installed gutters can allow rain and water to flow freely over the gutter and onto the foundation.
Downspouts can also lead to moisture problems. Downspouts that do not discharge the rain water far enough away from the house can lead to water sitting at the foundation. Downspouts that go underground are especially problematic since any damage to them goes unnoticed because they go underground.
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Check outdoor faucets for leaks
Outdoor faucets where garden hoses connect can leak and allow water to sit at the foundation. Making sure the garden hose is properly connected and not leaking can prevent moisture issues.
Termites need wood!
Besides moisture, termites need wood! Avoid any wood to soil contact. Any wood that is contacting the soil or close to the soil should be treated before installation.
Termite Prevention Options for Wood
The best time to think about termite prevention is BEFORE your home has a termite infestation.
Termite PreTreatments for New Construction and Additions
The very best time to protect a home against termites is while it is being constructed. Home built after 1990 are required to have a termite pretreatment done prior to the completion of the home.
How a termite pretreatment works is that the soil around and UNDER the foundation of the new home is treated with a liquid termiticide. This liquid termite treatment kills any termites that come in contact with it for a few years.
Eco Friendly Termite Treatments
Another method of termite pretreatments involve the treating of the structural wood with a solution to kill termites. This solution penetrates into the wood and can provide years of lasting protection.
We have an entire article on Termite PreTreatments for new construction that you can find here.
Pressure Treated Lumber
Wood that is in contact with the soil should be treated against termites. Most commonly found is pressure treated lumber. This lumber is treated with a chemical to prevent termite infestations.
Termite Inspections
Termite inspections can be obtained through a variety of circumstances. Regular termite inspections can spot termite activity early and prevent a full termite infestation.
Real Estate Termite Inspections (WDI’s)
Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI)
Often during a home transaction a termite inspection or wood destroying insect inspection will be required. This inspection can uncover hidden termite activity that had gone unnoticed for years.
Regular Termite inspections happen as a preventative measure. These inspections happen typically annually and are part of a general pest control service plan.
The winter is great time for your exterminator to inspect your home for termites during their winter pest service.
You can learn about about our pest control service plans here.
Do I have termites now?
Since subteranean termites live in the soil and inside of the wood, how do you know if you have termites? Most homeowners find out they have termites from one of these 3 scenarios:
They bought or sold a house an exterminator found evidence of termites.
A contractor finds termite damage during a home renovation
Every spring the homeowner reports seeing “fly ants” for a few weeks
These are the 3 most common scenarios where homeowners discover they have termites.
What does termite activity look like?
Termite activity for subterranean termites can take a few forms but most commonly it appears as mud shelter tubes. These shelter tubes protect the termite as they go from the soil to the wood.
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Termite Damage found during renovations
When a contractor opens a wall during a renovation, termite damage can be seen. This damage has been going on for years and when it is uncovered, it can be quite extensive.
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Termite Monitors
Termite monitors are a method of monitoring for termite activity BEFORE it reaches the house. Termite monitors are placed around the exterior perimeter of the home and allow the termite technician to inspect for termite activity year round.
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If termite activity is found in the monitors, a termiticide cartridge can be placed into the monitor and the termite colony can be destroyed before it ever reaches the house.
You can learn more about termite monitors and other termite treatment options here.
Termite Treatments
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If termites are found at the property, there a few termite treatment options available.
Termite Liquid and Termidor Treatments
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Termite Liquid Treatments involve the application of liquid termiticide into the soil around the exterior foundation of the home.
A very common and effective liquid termite treatment involves the application of a product such as Termidor. Termidor works by allowing the termites to come in contact with the chemical and then having the termite transfer the chemical to other termites. This process of transference eventually annihilates the entire termite colony.
You can learn about our termite liquid and Termidor treatments here.
Termidor Termite Treatments
Direct Wood Treatments
Direct wood treatments are a ECO Friendly termite treatment process. This treatment is the same as the direct wood treatment listed above in the PreTreatment Section.
With the direct wood treatment, a borate based solution is applied to the wood. This solution permeates into the wood and creates a treated area. When the termites chew into this treated wood, they are killed and the home is protected.
How is direct wood treatments ECO Friendly?
Since the primary active ingredient in the solution is a borate. It poses no hazard to mammals, including humans and most pets.
Since mammals have livers, they are able to process the borates and the borates have no ill effects. Insects and termites however, are devastated by borates and cannot survive.
You can learn more about our ECO Friendly termite treatments here.
Termite Protection and Warranties
Termite Warranties
Even if termite activity was found, it does not mean the property is not viable. When the termites are treated professionally, a warranty is almost always attached to the treatment.
A termite warranty protects the homeowner against new termite activity.
Termite Exterminators
We service Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.
We provide affordable, effective, and professional termite treatments. For most of us, our home is our most valuable asset. Don’t let termites destroy your home!
Termite Inspections
Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI)
We provide, thorough and detailed inspections to determine whether you have termites and what treatment options we recommend.
If you are purchasing or selling a home, you may be required to have a termite inspection completed. We provide accurate and detailed termite reports for real estate transactions.
We provide many options for termite treatments and prevention. From liquid applications to the exterior perimeter, to direct wood treatments and monitoring systems, we can resolve any termite issue you have.
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Types of Termite Services We Provide
FREE TERMITE CONSULTATIONS!
We provide a full range of termite services and solutions including:
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State, I promise you haven’t met a termite exterminator like me before!
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are always my top priority. We can provide you with all of the information and treatment recommendations so that we can resolve you termite issue in a safe manner.
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Speak with a Termite Specialist
Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with a termite control specialist!
I’m often asked “how do hornets and wasps make their nests”? Not too long ago a client of ours asked me to treat her fence for hornets. I thought that was an odd request until I looked at her fence. Her fence had about 20 or so bald face hornets that were chewing vertical channels in the wooden fence.
Hornets and Wasps make their nests from wood
As you can see from the video above, the hornets were chewing at the wood from the fence. The hornet then brings the wood mixed with their saliva back to the nest. This wood and saliva mix is the main process material that the hornets use to build their nests.
how do hornets make their nests?
How can you get a hornets nest?
In the late fall, the nests are abandoned as the hornets die off. This is a great time to hunt for your own hornets nest. Since the leaves will be off of the trees, you may be surprised to find a hornets nest in your neighborhood that you had no idea was there!
Are there still hornets in the nest?
To be cautious whenever you are bringing home your hornets nest, you should keep it isolated in a garage, shed, or other protected area outside of the home. This will ensure that your hornet nest is vacant before you bring it inside.
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How can you preserve your hornet nest?
Hornet nests are built to survive the elements when the hornets are living in them. Oftentimes the nest is in a tree where it is protected by leaves and branches.
When you remove the nest, you should store and keep it away from the elements. These nests can last a very long time without doing anything to them if they are handled infrequently and gently.
For the large nest pictured above, I applied a spray on wood lacquer to the nest. This lacquer firmed up the nest a bit and made the nest a bit more durable. I intend to bring this nest to events where we provide education and tips to clients so I will be handling and transporting the nest frequently.
Hornet and Yellow Jacket Removal Experts
We are hornet and yellow jacket removal experts. From nests located high in the tree, to nests located in the walls or ceilings, we can treat and remove them all.
Prudential Pest Solutions is owned and operated by the Ellenberger Family
About Prudential Pest Solutions
Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned, pest control and exterminating company. We are fully licensed and insured to treat and prevent any pest issue you have.
We pride ourselves on educating our clients on the pests in and around their home.
Give us a call or text us at (484) 401-4361 to speak with one of our pest experts.
Our affordable flea treatments can get your home back to normal quickly and safely.
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Our flea treatments are pet friendly
Your family and pets’ safety is our top priority when we are performing a flea treatment. Once our treatment dries, it is fine for your family and pets to re-enter the home.
How do we treat for fleas?
Flea treatments involve the use of vacuuming and the application of 2 insecticides. Once the treatment dries, it is safe for pets and occupants to return to the home.
Our Flea Treatment Process
Pets should be removed from the home and ideally treated for fleas on the same day as our treatment
Occupants of the home should plan on being out of the home for approximately 3 hours.
Once the treated area is dry, it is safe to return to the home
Using a special bug vacuum, we vacuum the area to remove as many live and dead fleas and eggs as possible
Using a combination of 2 insecticides, we treat the interior of the home.
One insecticide kills the adult fleas
The other insecticide does not kill adult fleas but renders them sterile.
We then vacuum the area again after the treatment
A follow-up service is performed 2-4 weeks later to treat any remaining adults that have hatched since the initial service.
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I used a “bug bomb” and still have fleas, how do I know your treatment will work?
Using a “bug bomb” or fumigant to treat for fleas is often not effective. This is due to 2 main reasons:
The fumigant did not kill the flea eggs
The fumigant did not leave a residual to continue killing the adult fleas.
Our flea treatments work
We use professional grade chemicals and processes to effectively resolve flea infestations.
The combination of insecticides to attack different life cycles of the flea combined with our vacuuming procedure can resolve even the worst flea infestations
By scheduling a follow-up service 2-4 weeks after the initial service, we are attacking any and all surviving fleas that have hatched since the initial service.
Effective Flea Treatments
Our flea treatments are affordable, professional, and effective. Don’t continue to suffer the bites of these tiny insects. Let Prudential Pest Solutions resolve your flea infestation!
Where do we service?
We provide affordable flea control and treatments to Chester County and South Eastern Pennsylvania. From Elverson and Downingtown to West Chester, Malvern , and the Main Line, we have a pest solution for you!
About Prudential Pest Solutions
Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned exterminating company that services South Eastern Pennsylvania. Our owner, Ryan, is a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology.
We are licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Prudential Pest Solutions is fully insured.
You don’t have to suffer from a flea infestation
We are committed to safely and effectively resolving your flea infestation. Trust our expert technicians to return your home to a pest-free state!
The invasive spotted lanternfly is back! Our affordable spotted lanternfly treatments can rid your property of these invasive pests.
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Affordable Spotted Lanternfly Treatments
It’s not your fault that this invasive pest is here and it shouldn’t break the bank to get rid of the spotted lanternfly.
We have treatment options that can provide relief from these pests at a very affordable rate.
From one-time treatments to service plans, we can tailor fit a process that fits your budget.
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The spotted lanternfly goes through many stages throughout the year. From egg masses in the winter, to nymph stages in spring and summer, and finally to the adults in summer and fall, you need a company that knows how to control these pests.
We have treatment and control processes that will eliminate the spotted lanternfly from your property.
Effective Spotted Lanternfly Treatments
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You can learn more about our spotted lanternfly treatments below:
Our goal is to provide affordable, professional, and effective pest control and extermination services.
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are ALWAYS our top priority. We can safely and effectively kill your lanternfly.
The spotted lanternfly is not going anywhere anytime soon. We are experts in the identification and elimination of this invasive pest.
Spotted Lanternfly Experts
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Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned pest control company. We are fully licensed and insured to handle and treat any pest issue you have.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University, I promise you haven’t met a spotted lanternfly expert like me before!
Our affordable rodent treatments will get your home mouse and rat free! You don’t have to live with mice, rats, and rodents infesting your home, we can help!
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You don’t have to struggle with mice and rats in your home or business. We are experts in getting rodents out and KEEPING them out!
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Affordable Rodent Control Services
We provide the following rodent control services:
Rodent Control
Rodent Trapping
Rodent Proofing and sealing
Removal
Baiting
Natural Rodent Control
Clean-up and disinfection services
Why are we the best at rodent control?
Some exterminator companies will toss some rodent bait or set some snap traps and that’s it! We inspect and evaluate your property to formulate the most effective course of action.
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The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are ALWAYS out top priority.
We will never treat for rodents in a such a way that would endanger your pets or other non-target species.
Rodent Treatment Options
Every home and situation is unique. From just seeing one mouse in a home to an entire warehouse infested with rats, we have a plan to get you rodent-free!
We can use baits, dusts, traps, sealants, repellents, and many other techniques to successfully rid your property of rodents.
Affordable Rodent Clean-up
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Unlike many other pest control companies, we provide rodent clean-up services during and after a rodent control service.
Using a special vacuum, we remove all of the rodent droppings. We then apply a hospital grade disinfectant to chemically clean and treat the area.
This clean-up makes your home healthier and allows us to monitor for continued rodent activity.
Is your pest control company cleaning up or leaving your home with rodent droppings still there?
Rodent Exterminator Experts
Prudential Pest Solutions is a veteran and family owned pest control companies. Our technicians are State Certified, Licensed, and Insured.
As a family owned extermination company, we are able to provide a superior service at a lower price than the “big guys”.
Our Owner Ryan is a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University. Trust us, you haven’t met exterminators like us before.
Rodent Pest Control Service Area
We provide affordable rodent pest control services to South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
We provide affordable bed bug treatments, inspections, and services. Having Bed Bugs can be a stressful time for you and your family. Our affordable, professional, effective bed bug treatments will bring comfort back into your home!
Our Bed Bug Treatment Process
Verify you have bed bugs and not another pest issue
We schedule your treatment and provide you with a preparation checklist
We arrive, on-time and ready to treat your home
Using a special bug vacuum, we remove as many live and dead bed bugs and their eggs as possible.
Using a combination of a liquid spray, dust, and aerosol insecticides, we treat the infested rooms and the rest of the home.
We again vacuum to remove any live and dead bugs that may have emerged during our treatment process.
Monitors are placed around the home to monitor for continued activity.
A follow-up service is scheduled for 10-14 days after the initial service.
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How is our treatment method different?
Our pest vacuum removing adults and eggs combined with our extremely thorough treatment can resolve any bed bug infestation.
From 1 bedroom apartments to massive 5 bedroom homes, we have successfully eradicated bed bug infestations.
Most companies spend an hour or less spraying the interior and then leaving. They hope that the bed bugs will come across their chemical.
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We take a more active approach in finding where the bed bugs are and destroying them. It is not uncommon for us to spend a few hours per bed bug treatment.
What do you do if you find bed bugs in your home?
Make sure they are bed bugs
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Many other pests can bite and cause irritation to people. Fleas, lice, carpet beetles (don’t bite but can cause irritation), and mosquitoes to name a few.
Medical conditions like scabies and allergies can lead people to believe they have bed bugs.
It is always great to capture the pest for a proper identification. You can always send us a picture of your pest to our email or our office phone.
Bed Bug Treatments don’t have to break the bank
Many people wait to call a professional exterminator because they are either embarrassed they have bed bugs, or they are scared of a high treatment cost. As exterminators, we have seen the worst of the worst when it comes to bed bugs infestations.
Bed bugs don’t care how much money you make, how clean your house is, or where you live. They only are there to feed on you!
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Since we are a family owned company, we are able to provide bed bug treatments at a very affordable rate.You may get sticker shock when you google “how much do bed bug treatments cost”.
Our affordable bed bug treatments are often much less than what the internet says. We are always happy to quote you a price over the phone for bed bug control.
Bed Bug Treatment Experts
We are experts in identifying, treating, and eliminating bed bug infestations. Prudential Pest Solutions is a fully licensed and insured, family and veteran owned and operated bed bug extermination company.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University, I promise you haven’t met a bed bug exterminator like me before!
Where do we exterminate bed bugs?
Prudential Pest Solutions services all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
We provide affordable ant control services to homes and businesses. From small ants to large carpenter ants, we have an ant solution for you!
Affordable Ant Treatments
You don’t have to live with ants in the house. Our treatments can effectively, professionally, and affordably rid your home of these invaders.
Oftentimes, the ants are in your home due to a moisture issue and NOT a food or sanitary issue. Our experienced technicians will inspect and treat the source of the ant problem.
How safe is the treatment for my kids and pets?
ALL of our pest treatments have the safety of your family, pets, and the environment as out top priority. We will explain the treatment method BEFORE we apply any chemicals.
Ant treatments can involve spraying but we like to use baits and dusts to eradicate your ant infestation. Baits and Insect Dust are applied in areas that are inaccessible to pets, children, and other non-target species.
The use of baits, dusts, and other treatment methods can effectively resolve your ant issue while keeping the chemicals away from your family.
Affordable Ant Exterminators
Our affordable ant extermination services can make your home or business pest-free!
Many companies want to simply spray a chemical around your home and then leave. They hope that this method will resolve your ant problem.
We utilize the latest techniques in the industry to inspect and evaluate your home. After we inspect, we will discuss the many treatment options available for your home.
We believe that using less chemical inside of the home is a better method for gaining overall control of your pests.
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We are a fully licensed and insured, family and veteran owned and operated company.
With a degree in biology from Penn State, and being a Marine Corps veteran, we promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
Where do we service?
We provide affordable ant control and treatment solutions to South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
Yellow jackets and other wasps can be very dangerous to have in or near your home. We provide affordable yellow jacket treatments and removal services.
Yellow Jacket Nest Treatment and Removal Services
Our yellow jacket nest treatment and removal services can resolve any wasp, hornet, or bee issue your have. Bees and hornets are often treated in a similar manner to yellow jackets.
We are always aware or the effects our treatments have on pollinators and always strive to have as minimal impact as possible.
Yellow Jacket Nest Removal
Yellow Jacket Nest Inside the Home!
It is very common in the summer and early fall to discover a yellow jacket nest inside of the walls or ceiling of a home. Oftentimes the homeowner is unaware there has been a nest all summer long.
We can safely treat and remove the nest from the structure. A yellow jacket nest in the house is a very dangerous and serious situation. Let the professionals at Prudential Pest Solutions handle the treatment.
Why Choose Us?
As a family and veteran owned company, you can trust that we will get the job done in an affordable, professional, and effective manner. The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are always our top priority.
With a decade of experience in the pest control industry and a degree in biology from Penn State University, you won’t find another exterminator like me.
Affordable wasp and yellow jacket treatments
Since we are locally owned and operated, our costs are usually much less than the “big” guys. We have the equipment, training, and experience to handle any and all yellow jacket, wasp, bee, and hornet issues.
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Where do we Service?
We treat and remove yellow jacket nests and infestations in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. Some of the many areas we service include:
