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You’re done with the frustration of describing your ant problem to a different technician every month who doesn’t remember that they always show up near your back patio in May.
Instead, you get a pest-free home where your family can actually enjoy the deck overlooking Lake Fenton without mosquitoes driving everyone inside. The spiders that made your basement unusable? Gone. The mice that tried getting into your garage every fall? Your technician already sealed those entry points because he knows your property.
This is what happens when the same expert handles your account year after year. He recognizes seasonal patterns specific to homes near the lakes and wooded areas around Fenton. He adjusts treatments based on what actually works for your situation, not some corporate checklist. You get prevention instead of constant reaction, and your family gets their outdoor spaces back without the constant worry about what’s crawling around your foundation.
Roger founded First Choice Pest Control in 2005 and brings 26 years of hands-on experience to every service call in Fenton and throughout Genesee County. We’ve earned our A+ Better Business Bureau rating and awards from Angie’s List and Home Advisor by doing things differently than the big chains.
We’re one of fewer than 100 pest control companies in the United States offering trained canine bed bug detection—dogs can identify infestations with over 95% accuracy, even in early stages when visual inspections miss them. We’ve also completed integrated pest management training, which means we use targeted solutions in the right places at the right times instead of blanket chemical applications throughout your home.
Our mosquito programs automatically include flea and tick treatment at no extra charge because we understand that outdoor pest problems rarely exist in isolation. We offer price matching against reasonable competitor rates and provide discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders. Most importantly, we keep the same technician on your account so he learns your property’s unique challenges instead of treating you like just another address on a route.
We start with a thorough inspection of your property to identify pest entry points, problem areas, and what’s attracting pests to your space. This takes 30-45 minutes because we’re looking for root causes—why ants keep appearing in your kitchen, where mice are getting into your garage, what’s creating mosquito breeding areas near your home.
Next, we create a customized treatment plan based on your property’s specific pest pressure. Homes along the LeRoy Street corridor face different challenges than lakefront properties near Shiawassee Lake. Older homes in downtown Fenton with basements and aging foundations need different approaches than newer subdivisions south of Silver Lake Road. Your plan reflects these realities, plus any concerns about pets, children, or specific areas needing extra attention.
Then we implement targeted treatments using integrated pest management techniques. We focus on exterior barriers and entry point sealing, which keeps pests out without requiring chemicals inside your living spaces. Most customers get service within 24 hours, with same-day availability for urgent situations like wasp nests near entryways or sudden rodent discoveries. Your technician stays with you year after year, adjusting the approach based on what works best for your specific property and Michigan’s seasonal pest patterns.
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Your pest control program gets personalized based on your property’s specific challenges. We handle the pests common throughout Fenton—ants that emerge in spring, mosquitoes breeding near the lakes in summer, wasps and yellowjackets that become aggressive in late August, and mice seeking indoor shelter when fall temperatures drop.
Fenton’s location creates unique pest pressure. Properties near Lake Fenton and the multiple smaller lakes face elevated mosquito activity from spring through September. The wooded areas throughout town harbor ticks, carpenter ants, and spiders that migrate into homes during seasonal changes. Older homes in the historic downtown area have basements and foundations that create entry points for rodents and moisture-loving pests like silverfish.
Our approach addresses these local patterns. Mosquito programs automatically include flea and tick treatment because these pests coexist in the same outdoor environments. We use targeted applications at entry points and problem areas rather than whole-house chemical treatments. For rodent issues, we focus on permanent exclusion—sealing entry points from the outside with quality materials—instead of just setting traps or bait that create recurring problems. If pests return between scheduled services, we come back at no charge. Quarterly plans include unlimited re-services, and one-time treatments carry a 30-day guarantee.
Initial pest control service typically ranges from $175 to $300 depending on your home size, the severity of the infestation, and which pests you’re dealing with. Quarterly maintenance programs run $100 to $150 per visit, which works out more cost-effective than reactive one-time treatments when problems develop.
Specialized services like bed bug treatment and termite control are priced separately because they require different approaches and materials. We offer free inspections so you get an accurate quote based on your specific situation rather than phone estimates. We also provide price matching against reasonable competitor rates and discounts for seniors, veterans, and first responders.
The key factor affecting cost is whether you need exclusion work for rodents or just standard pest treatment. Sealing entry points costs more upfront but provides permanent solutions instead of recurring monthly expenses.
Spring brings ant invasions as they emerge from winter dormancy and start foraging. You’ll also see increased spider activity and the first mosquitoes as temperatures warm near the lakes and wooded areas around Fenton.
Summer is peak season for mosquitoes, ticks, wasps, and hornets. The proximity to Lake Fenton and other water bodies creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, while wooded lots harbor ticks that can carry Lyme disease. Yellowjackets become particularly aggressive in late August and September as their food sources decline.
Fall means rodent pressure as mice and rats look for warm places to spend winter. Stink bugs and boxelder bugs also become problematic as they seek indoor shelter. Winter pest activity drops significantly outdoors, but rodent problems that weren’t addressed in fall tend to worsen as they establish nests inside heated spaces.
DIY methods work for minor isolated issues—a single ant trail, one mouse sighting, or a few spiders. Store-bought products can handle these situations if you catch them early and they don’t recur.
Professional service becomes necessary when you’re dealing with recurring problems, multiple pest types, structural damage, health risks, or large infestations. If you’ve tried DIY solutions and pests keep returning, there’s an underlying cause that needs professional diagnosis. Rodents require physical exclusion of entry points, not just traps. Bed bugs need specialized treatment that DIY products can’t match. Stinging insects near entryways pose immediate safety risks.
For homes in Fenton near wooded areas or lakes, ongoing pest pressure from the environment makes quarterly professional service more cost-effective long-term than constantly buying products and spending weekends fighting the same problems.
Most customers get service within 24 hours of calling. Same-day service is available for urgent situations like wasp nests blocking entryways, yellowjackets appearing inside your home, mice in food preparation areas, or bed bug discoveries.
We’re local to Fenton and Genesee County, which means we’re not dispatching from some distant office or waiting for corporate approval to schedule your service. When you call with an urgent problem, we can respond quickly because we understand how disruptive pest issues become.
Emergency situations get priority scheduling, and we work around your schedule to resolve problems fast. For non-emergency situations, we schedule at your convenience, including evenings and weekends when needed. The key difference from national chains is you’re calling a local business that can make decisions immediately.
Safety is our top priority, especially in homes with children and pets. We use integrated pest management techniques that rely on targeted applications at specific problem areas and entry points rather than blanket chemical treatments throughout your property.
Our approach focuses on exterior barriers and entry point sealing, which keeps pests out without requiring chemicals inside your living spaces. When interior treatment is necessary, we use products registered with the EPA and apply them in specific locations like baseboards and where plumbing penetrates walls—not whole-room spraying.
We time treatments so children and pets can be kept away from treated areas until products have dried, typically 2-4 hours. We’ll walk you through exactly what products we’re using, where we’re applying them, and any precautions you should take. Many customers appreciate that our mosquito and tick treatments focus on yard perimeters rather than areas where kids and pets play.
The initial inspection takes 30-45 minutes as we examine both the interior and exterior of your home. We’re looking for active pest activity, entry points, conditions attracting pests, and problem areas specific to your property.
Outside, we check your foundation perimeter, eaves, windows, doors, and any gaps where utilities enter your home. We look for wasp nests, ant trails, rodent entry points, and moisture issues. For homes near wooded areas or the lakes around Fenton, we pay special attention to how vegetation and terrain create pest corridors to your house.
Inside, we inspect basements, crawl spaces, attics, and areas where pests commonly appear. We’ll ask about your specific concerns and any patterns you’ve noticed. After the inspection, we explain what we found, what’s causing the problem, and recommend a treatment plan with upfront pricing before starting any work. There’s no obligation—the inspection helps you understand your situation whether you hire us or not.
