Pet-friendly pest control services

Pets are beloved and are often considered members of the family. Whether it's your dog, cat, rabbit, bird or hamster, we understand that when you hire a pest control service, you want to make sure your pet is not harmed in any way. 

Western Exterminator takes our commitment to protect your family and pets very seriously. Our technicians are trained in the latest techniques to ensure you receive high-quality service while keeping your pets in mind. Find out about our pet-friendly pest control approach.

Our pet-friendly exterminator approach

Our pet-friendly exterminators build pest control treatments around your home’s needs. What we recommend depends on the type of pest, how severe the infestation is, and which pets share your space.

Our residential pest control technicians make every effort possible to accommodate pets, but not every treatment we offer is fully pet-friendly, so your technician will take time to walk you through exactly what is and isn’t safe for your pets and any precautions that you need to take before any work begins.

Common pests that can harm pets

At Western Exterminator, it's a priority of ours to keep our customers’ pets in mind when providing treatments. It's also important for us to educate pet owners on the pests that can harm dogs, cats, hamsters and other pets. Pests can transmit illnesses like Lyme disease and heartworm. 

Western Exterminator can't guarantee your pets won't contract a pest-related illness, but we can reduce pest populations and, as a result, help to reduce the likelihood of pet-health-related complications.

• Ticks - Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be transmitted to pets like, dogs and cats, as well as humans. Learning how to identify ticks and hiring pest control professionals to reduce tick populations on your property are proactive measures you can take to keep your pets safe. 

• Fleas - A flea issue can cause pets and humans discomfort due to the non-stop itching and scratching of flea bites. Fleas are also capable of carrying diseases like cat scratching disease (CSD), which can be passed onto humans, can even carry tapeworms. Flea infestations can be stopped in their tracks with a little help from the professionals at Western Exterminator.

• Mosquitoes - Did you know dogs and cats can contract heartworm from mosquitoes? Heartworm can make cats and especially dogs very ill. Mosquito bites will cause your pets to scratch, which may create open sores if not treated properly. 

Safety measures during pest control treatments

Below you will find just a few ways we ensure your dogs, cats, birds or other pets are protected during our pest control services. 

1. Before any exterior application begins, your technician will inspect the area and liaise with you to ensure that pets are safely inside before the treatment begins. Of course, we’ll always talk you through treatment options and how to keep your pets safe.
2. Pet water/food bowls, pet toys, etc., will be picked up and moved before exterior/interior application begins.
3. When bait stations are needed, we use tamper‑resistant, locked, and secured units placed in locations designed to keep pets and children out.

Frequently asked questions