If pests have invaded your home, you should eliminate them as quickly as possible. The more time pests spend in your home, the more likely it is that someone in your family may get sick or your home may be seriously damaged. Because of this, pest control products from your local hardware store may not be strong enough to successfully achieve your goals - and may even make things worse. Companies that provide pest control services train their employees on how to properly and effectively deal with pest-infested areas. They are also taught how to prevent infestations. For example, when I contacted bedford pest control, they told me in addition to the standard services what to do and not to do to keep pests from coming back to my house.