The products I use are microencapsulated and this makes it so that they bind better to surfaces, so they’re more rainfast. It is important that they have time to dry on the treated area. the drying time is usually 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the surface treated.
When I use granules applied to soil, the rain can actually help move them into the root zone, improving effectiveness. In fact, one of the granular products I use, when rain or irrigation water comes in contact, instead of washing it away, the water helps release some of the molecules from soil particles or surface films. so you can say, it is recharged when it meets water.

1. Products Wash Away
Most insecticides need dry time to bond to surfaces. If it rains during or right after application, the treatment can be diluted or completely washed off.

2. Reduced Effectiveness
Wet surfaces (like siding, concrete, or soil) don’t let the product stick properly.That means the barrier won’t last, and pests won’t pick up enough of it to be effective.

3. Safety Concerns
Spraying in rain can cause drift or runoff into unintended areas (lawns, gardens, drains). This isn’t safe for people, pets, or the environment due to possible runoff into streams and other water sources.

4. Professional Standards
A good pest control company won’t apply treatments that they know won’t hold up. Waiting for dry conditions ensures the customer gets a treatment that actually works.

Yes, the products I use are considered one of the safest professional insecticides available. It’s labeled as reduced-risk, has very low toxicity, and is safe for people and pets once it has dried.

I follow ALL State and Federal laws and regulations regarding pesticide applications.

I have 3 different ways I service homes and business'.

Monthly, this is the most extreme cases such as fleas and german roaches and rodent infestations so I do not really suggest this for regular treatments. *The one exception for this is mosquitos, which is a monthly service.*

Bi-monthly, most of my outside services I recommend doing every other month due to the simple fact that the weather is a strong enemy and requires more attention. Also, for my customers that REALLY DON'T LIKE bugs in their home, I do suggest a bi-monthly service

Quarterly, this is the most requested service and is done to help control the movement of bugs in the home.

In most cases, there's no need to vacate your home during my services. My treatments are designed to be safe for occupants. However, if there are specific situations where temporary relocation is recommended, I will communicate this to you in advance.

The cold basic truth, pests live in our walls and the baseboards are an entry point to the home.

Entry Points & Travel Paths:
Many pests (ants, roaches, spiders, silverfish, etc.) travel along edges where walls meet floors.
Baseboards are like “highways” for insects inside a home.

Cracks & Crevices:
Baseboards often have small gaps behind or beneath them where pests hide or enter from wall voids.
Spraying here creates a barrier right where pests emerge.

Residual Protection:
Modern insecticides are designed to leave a thin, invisible residual coating on treated surfaces.
When pests cross it, they pick up the product and die later.

Targeted & Low-Risk:
Spraying baseboards is precise — it minimizes exposure to people and pets compared to wide open-surface spraying.
Professionals usually apply low-volume sprays, cracks-and-crevice treatments, or use safer formulations indoors.

I started working in pest control in 2019. I started my own business, Marett Pest Control, in March of 2021.