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You’re not explaining your pest problem to a different technician every visit. Your assigned professional learns your property’s vulnerabilities—the basement moisture issues common in mid-century Flushing homes, the entry points around foundation cracks from Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles, the seasonal patterns that bring mice indoors every fall.
Your family stays protected from the pests that matter most here. Carpenter ants targeting the older wood-frame homes along Main Street. Rodents seeking shelter when temperatures drop below freezing for weeks at a time. Bed bugs that standard visual inspection misses completely.
You stop dealing with recurring infestations because we find and seal the actual entry points. Not just spray and leave, but identify why pests keep getting in and fix it permanently.
Your outdoor spaces become usable again. The mosquito program includes flea and tick treatment at no extra charge, so your backyard between McKinley Road and Pierson Road is protected from multiple pests with one service.
Roger started First Choice Pest Control in May 2005 after spending years watching other companies rotate technicians, use part-time workers, and treat every property exactly the same. We built this business differently from day one.
We’re one of fewer than 100 companies in America offering trained canine bed bug detection. Our certified detection dogs find bed bugs at all life stages with 96% accuracy—including single eggs hidden in electrical outlets and furniture seams that human inspection misses. This technology typically only exists in major metro areas, but Flushing residents get access to it.
Every customer keeps the same technician year after year. No explaining your situation repeatedly to strangers who don’t know your property. Your technician remembers that your basement gets damp in spring, that mice tried entering through your crawl space vent last October, that you have pets and prefer poison-free rodent control.
We match reasonable competitor pricing because choosing local, personalized service shouldn’t cost more. Seniors, veterans, and first responders receive additional discounts.
We start with a thorough property inspection, interior and exterior. We’re identifying the root cause—not just treating visible symptoms. Where are pests entering? What’s attracting them? Why is this happening now?
Treatment gets customized based on what we find during inspection. A ranch home from the 1960s with basement moisture needs a different approach than newer construction north of downtown. Carpenter ants require different methods than rodents. We don’t show up with a one-size-fits-all spray routine.
For rodent problems, we offer both traditional and poison-free options. Poison-free uses strategic trapping and exclusion work—sealing entry points with materials rodents can’t chew through. It’s safer for your pets, eliminates the dead-rodent-in-walls problem, and provides permanent results when combined with proper exclusion.
Ongoing protection means scheduled visits before problems become emergencies. Your technician monitors for new pest activity, adjusts treatments seasonally, and catches issues early when they’re easiest to resolve.
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Residential pest control covers the full range of issues common to Flushing properties:
Our mosquito program automatically includes flea and tick treatment because outdoor pests rarely exist in isolation. Michigan summers bring all three, and treating them together makes more sense than paying for separate services. Treatments occur every 4-6 weeks during active season, targeting breeding sites and creating barrier protection around your outdoor living areas.
Commercial properties get discreet, effective pest management that won’t disrupt business operations. We understand regulatory requirements and customize our approach whether you’re running a restaurant, office building, or retail space. Many commercial clients have worked with us for years because consistency matters even more in business settings.
Emergency situations receive priority scheduling. Stinging insects near your entrance, active rodent infestations, and bed bug discoveries can’t wait days for service. We respond quickly when you need immediate help.
Pricing depends on the pest type, infestation severity, and your property size. General pest control for ants and spiders typically runs $49-79 monthly for ongoing protection. One-time rodent control ranges from $250-600 depending on how severe the infestation is and whether you need exclusion work to seal entry points permanently.
Bed bug treatment costs more—$300-1000+—because it requires specialized detection, multiple treatment methods, and follow-up visits. Our canine detection service finds infestations early when treatment is less expensive and more effective.
We provide upfront pricing during the free inspection so you know exactly what to expect before we start any work. We also match reasonable competitor rates and offer discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders.
Mice and rats become the biggest problem from September through March when Michigan’s harsh winters drive them indoors seeking warmth. Older homes throughout Flushing have foundation cracks from freeze-thaw cycles and gaps around utility lines that provide easy entry points. Once inside, mice reproduce rapidly—a single pair can produce 50-100 offspring annually.
Carpenter ants target homes with moisture issues, which is common in basements of mid-century construction. They don’t eat wood like termites, but they tunnel through it to build colonies, weakening structural integrity over time. Spring and summer are peak activity periods.
Stink bugs and boxelder bugs invade in large numbers during fall, seeking indoor shelter before winter. Wasps and yellowjackets become aggressive in late summer when food sources run low. Bed bugs are year-round problems that require professional treatment—DIY methods consistently fail.
DIY works for minor issues like a few ants or a single accessible wasp nest. But active rodent infestations, bed bugs, carpenter ants, multiple pest types, or pests inside walls require professional help. The products available to homeowners aren’t strong enough, and improper application often makes problems worse.
Bed bugs are nearly impossible to eliminate without professional treatment. Our canine detection finds them in early stages when they’re easier to treat. Waiting and trying DIY methods just allows the infestation to spread throughout your home, multiplying treatment costs.
Rodent control requires finding and sealing every entry point—gaps as small as a dime for mice. Most homeowners miss entry points around foundations, utility lines, and vents. We provide free inspections to assess your situation honestly and recommend whether professional service is necessary.
Emergency situations like stinging insects near your entrance or active rodent infestations typically receive same-day or next-day service depending on when you contact us. We prioritize situations that pose immediate safety risks to your family.
Non-emergency service usually schedules within 2-5 business days. Fall is our busiest season when rodents start seeking indoor shelter, so scheduling preventive service in late summer means you avoid the rush and get protected before pest pressure peaks.
Once we schedule your initial inspection, most appointments take 1-2 hours. We’ll identify pest entry points, explain what we found, provide upfront pricing, and can often begin treatment the same visit if you approve the plan.
We use EPA-registered products applied by licensed Michigan technicians following strict safety protocols. Treatments target pest harborage areas—cracks, crevices, entry points—not broadcast spraying throughout your home. Most products dry within 2-4 hours, and we recommend keeping pets and children away from treated areas until dry.
For rodent control, we offer poison-free trapping methods specifically because of pet safety concerns. Traditional poison creates secondary poisoning risk if your pet eats a poisoned rodent, plus rodents die inside walls causing odor problems. Poison-free trapping eliminates both issues.
We explain every product before application and provide safety data sheets upon request. If you have specific concerns about children, pets, or chemical sensitivities, we discuss options during the inspection and customize our approach to your situation.
The initial inspection takes 30-45 minutes and covers your property inside and out. We examine basements, crawl spaces, attics, and exterior foundation looking for pest evidence, entry points, and conditions attracting pests. In older Flushing homes, we pay special attention to foundation cracks, basement moisture, and gaps around utility penetrations.
We explain everything we find—where pests are entering, what’s attracting them, how severe the infestation is, and what treatment approach makes sense for your specific situation. You’ll receive upfront pricing before we start any work, with no pressure or hidden fees appearing later.
For bed bug concerns, our canine detection service provides the most accurate inspection available. The dogs can detect live bugs and viable eggs in mattress seams, furniture, electrical outlets, and wall voids where visual inspection can’t reach. Early detection saves thousands in treatment costs.
