Pest control is the process of controlling, managing, minimizing or removing undesirable insects and other pests, from spaces occupied by people. Effective methods of pest control provide a system that can monitor, detect, and eradicate pests. The first thing that pest control technicians do is identify the source and severity of the pest infestation and find out where the pests are breeding and thriving. Pest control is the process of controlling, managing, minimizing or removing undesirable insects and other pests, from spaces occupied by people. Effective methods of pest control provide a system that can monitor, detect, and eradicate pests. The first thing that pest control technicians do is identify the source and severity of the pest infestation and find out where the pests are breeding and thriving.

You should select a pest control company the way you do any other service - Look for Quality and Value.  Costs and competency are important. When selecting a pest control service, cost should not be the only factor that determines the company you pick.  It is important to make sure the pest control company you choose is competent. If pesticides are misused, both health and property can be damaged.

Before contracting with a pest control company in Singapore, consider the following:

• Reputation & Company’s Success Stories
• License & Accreditation
• Experience
• Customer service
• Treatment methods
• Price

Read more: What is Pest Control and How to Prevent Pest

The cost of pest control services in Singapore depends on several factors, such as the type of pest, the severity of the infestation, and the size of the property. On average, a basic pest control treatment for a standard-sized apartment may cost between SGD 80 to SGD 200. A more comprehensive treatment for a large commercial property can cost several thousand dollars.

It's important to note that the cost of pest control services can vary greatly among different pest control companies in Singapore, so it's advisable to get quotes from several companies before choosing one. Additionally, some companies may offer discounts or packages for regular pest control services, which can help to lower your overall cost.

Professional pest control companies provide faster and more effective results than do-it-yourself methods, in most cases. They can also save you money in the future by identifying pest problems early and eliminating them fast, preventing a costly infestation and/or damage in the future.

Alates, also known as flying termites, have broad waists and two pair of wings that are equal in size and shape. They continue shed their wings after a short flight. Winged ants have slender waists and two pair of wings that differ in size and shape (front pair is much larger). Flying ants shed their wings like alates. Collect a few sample and contact us to get them identified if you want to be sure.

Mud trails/tubes/tunnels are one of the top criterions of subterranean termite activity.

Yes, termite love to digest wood (cellulose). Termites has a role to break down the wood into humus. Using symbiotic microbes that live inside their stomachs, termites are able to digest cellulose. They are extremely well organized and persistent in their search for new food sources. On the other hand, they will also eat anything containing cellulose – wallpaper, books, boxes, carpet backing, drywall and even furniture.

Termites cannot bypass solid concrete, but they can enter through a crack only 1/32 of an inch wide. Crevices of this size or bigger often occur where two pieces of concrete adjoin, like when poured separately and around plumbing penetrations through the concrete or where the concrete has openings.