Keeping bugs and insects under control in your home is an important part of keeping your home safe and healthy. Insects can transmit diseases, impact the shelf-life of certain foods and they can create a number of hazards around your home. Keeping these creatures under control is essential for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy home. The best way to get started with this process is to narrow the field down by price. You should look realistically at what you can afford to spend here and then ask for quotes from contractors. When you eliminate the quotes that are really far outside of your budget, this can help make your decision easier. If possible, you should try to find a pest control contractor who uses chemicals that have a fast rate of decay. Indoor chemicals used to eliminate insect infestations can sit on furniture and walls for a long time. When the chemicals have a fast rate of decay, their chemical bonds break faster and they become inert, harmless molecules. This is even more important for people who own pets or anyone who has small children in the house who may lick or touch areas with high concentrations of the insecticide.