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No more waking up to mouse droppings in your kitchen cabinets or carpenter ant trails across your countertops. No more canceling backyard gatherings because wasps built another nest near your deck. You stop living on edge, wondering what you’ll discover next.
Homes along Main Street and near the Cass River face constant pest pressure from Michigan’s humid summers and harsh winters. When treatments actually work, you notice the difference immediately. Your pantry stays clean. Your basement stays spider-free. Your yard becomes usable again instead of a mosquito breeding ground.
Professional pest control means your family stops getting bitten, your guests stop noticing unwanted visitors, and you stop throwing money at temporary fixes that fail within weeks. The scratching sounds in your walls disappear. The anxiety about what’s hiding behind your appliances goes away. You get your home back.
Roger founded First Choice Pest Control twenty years ago after seeing too many homeowners get burned by rotating technicians who didn’t know their properties. We’ve served over 360 Bridgeport families since then, building relationships that last years instead of treating customers like transaction numbers.
We’re one of under 100 companies in America offering canine bed bug detection—a specialized service that gives you certainty instead of guesswork. Our integrated pest management training means we solve problems at the source rather than just spraying chemicals and hoping. Angie’s List and Home Advisor recognized this approach because it actually works long-term.
Your technician stays assigned to your account year after year. They learn how pests move through older Bridgeport homes built in the 1950s and 60s, where foundation cracks create entry points, and how seasonal changes from the Cass River affect moisture-loving insects. That knowledge matters when you’re dealing with Michigan’s unique pest challenges.
We start with a complete property assessment. Your technician identifies what pests you’re dealing with, locates their entry points, and figures out what’s attracting them. This isn’t a quick walk-around—it’s a thorough inspection of your foundation, crawl spaces, attic, and exterior perimeter to understand the full scope.
Then we build your personalized treatment plan. Maybe you need exterior barrier treatment before Michigan winter drives rodents indoors. Maybe it’s targeted carpenter ant control for the wooden structures common in Bridgeport’s older housing stock. Maybe you need our canine bed bug detection to confirm what those bites actually are. Every plan addresses your specific situation.
Your assigned technician implements the treatment and monitors results over time. Same person every visit means they catch problems early, adjust treatments as seasons change, and remember what worked best on your property last year. If pests break through between scheduled visits, they return at no charge because the goal is prevention, not just reacting to emergencies.
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We handle everything that tries to invade Bridgeport homes: carpenter ants damaging wooden structures, mice seeking shelter before winter, wasps building nests in eaves, mosquitoes breeding near the Cass River, spiders in basements, and bed bugs spreading through multi-family housing. Our wildlife control services address larger intruders like raccoons and squirrels too.
Properties near water sources or bordering agricultural areas face higher pest pressure. That’s why our mosquito program automatically includes flea and tick treatment at no extra charge—we understand Michigan’s outdoor pest problems don’t exist in isolation. When you’re paying for mosquito control, you shouldn’t get nickel-and-dimed for related pests.
We offer specialized services most companies don’t provide. Canine bed bug detection gives you certainty instead of guessing whether those bites came from bed bugs or something else. We also provide discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders because protecting your family shouldn’t break your budget. Find a reasonable competitor’s rate that beats ours? We’ll match it. Fair pricing removes barriers to professional pest control.
Most routine treatments for common pests like ants, spiders, and mice start around $150-200 for initial service, with quarterly maintenance plans running $400-600 annually depending on property size and pest pressure. Specialized treatments for bed bugs or extensive rodent infestations cost more due to the labor and materials involved.
Your actual cost depends on your home’s square footage, the severity of infestation, and which pests need treatment. Older Bridgeport homes with more entry points sometimes require additional exclusion work. We provide upfront pricing during inspection so you know exactly what you’re paying before we start any work.
We also offer price matching against reasonable competitor rates and discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders. The goal is making professional pest control accessible, not maximizing what we can charge.
Spring brings carpenter ants and wasps as temperatures warm up. Summer means heavy mosquito activity due to Bridgeport’s proximity to the Cass River, along with spiders, hornets, and increased insect pressure from humid Michigan weather. You’ll also see box elder bugs and stink bugs clustering on home exteriors.
Fall drives mice and rats indoors seeking warmth before winter hits. Older homes built in the 1950s and 60s have more foundation cracks and gaps around utilities where rodents enter. Winter pest activity drops outdoors but rodent problems intensify inside walls and attics.
Agricultural areas surrounding Bridgeport mean field mice migrate into residential areas during harvest season and cold weather. This seasonal pattern requires different treatment approaches throughout the year, which is why we customize service schedules based on what you’re actually facing each season.
We typically provide same-day or next-day service for emergency situations involving stinging insects, active rodent infestations, or bed bugs. Roger understands that some pest problems create immediate safety concerns and can’t wait for a convenient appointment slot three days from now.
Routine service requests usually get scheduled within 2-3 business days depending on current demand and weather conditions. Michigan winters can affect outdoor treatment timing, but we work around seasonal factors to get you protected as quickly as possible.
When you call, you’ll speak with someone who can assess your situation and prioritize scheduling based on urgency. Dangerous wasp nests near entryways get faster response than occasional ants in the kitchen. We also provide after-hours consultation for situations where you need immediate guidance on safety measures while waiting for treatment.
No, you don’t need a long-term contract. We offer both one-time treatments and ongoing quarterly service plans without locking you into commitments. Some pest problems only need a single treatment, while others benefit from year-round prevention—we’re honest about which approach makes sense for your situation.
Quarterly plans provide better value per visit and keep your home protected as seasons change, but you’re not trapped if circumstances change. The goal is building relationships based on results, not contracts that force you to keep paying regardless of satisfaction.
Many Bridgeport customers start with one-time treatment to see how we work, then transition to quarterly service once they experience the difference consistent prevention makes. You choose what works best for your budget and pest pressure.
Yes, when applied correctly by licensed professionals. We use EPA-approved products applied according to label directions that minimize exposure risk. Most treatments require keeping pets and children away from treated areas for 2-4 hours while products dry, then the areas become safe for normal use.
Your technician explains exactly what products we’re using, where they’re being applied, and what precautions you should take. We focus treatments on pest entry points and harborage areas rather than broadcast spraying entire rooms, which reduces overall chemical use while increasing effectiveness.
Professional application is actually safer than store-bought products many homeowners use incorrectly. We have the training to apply the right products in the right amounts in the right locations. If you have specific health concerns or sensitivities, let us know during scheduling so we can adjust our approach accordingly.
Most Bridgeport properties do well with quarterly treatments timed to seasonal pest patterns—early spring before ants and wasps emerge, summer for mosquitoes and outdoor insects, fall before rodents seek indoor shelter, and winter for indoor pest prevention. This schedule addresses Michigan’s distinct seasonal pest cycles.
Properties with higher pest pressure from proximity to the Cass River, nearby agricultural areas, or older homes with more entry points sometimes benefit from more frequent service during peak seasons. Your technician assesses your specific situation during initial inspection and recommends a schedule that makes sense.
If pests break through between scheduled visits, we return at no charge. You’re not paying extra because a treatment didn’t hold up as expected. The goal is prevention so you’re not dealing with emergency pest problems every few months.
