{"id":305,"date":"2026-02-01T17:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almatafigroup.ae\/index.php\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T16:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T16:29:51","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/almatafigroup.ae\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Here you’ll find answers to common questions about our pest control services. We aim to provide helpful insights that make your experience smoother. Explore below and discover how we can assist you in keeping your home or business pest-free!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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One day, you get out of bed after a good night\u2019s sleep and walk over to your bathroom to brush your teeth. There with your half closed eyes see a pesky little cockroach nibbling on your toothbrush bristles. This one incident is enough to ruin your morning and literally put a bad taste in your mouth. Similarly, imaging playing with your kids in the living room and your child screams in pain. When you go and investigate, you find a blood thirsty bed bugs latched on to your child\u2019s arm. These kinds on pest sighting are not uncommon in our households. They require much more attention than we give them.<\/p>

Most homes in Sharjah Dubai and Ajman are riddled with pest issues. As pest control experts we recommend you to call us as soon as you see the early signs of an infestation. In most cases, by the time a client calls us the infestation is already spread and they are suffering because of this. In order to keep your home clean and free of bugs do not wait till the problem becomes worse. Call APC pest control immediately. Below we outline typical signs of infestations, and what to check to confirm your suspicions.<\/p>

\u201cTaking an early notice of a pest infestation is essential to keep your home and family safe.\u201d<\/p>

Dead insects, droppings, Shed Skin, Eggs
If you have a pest problem your first clue will come from these. Most insects shed their skin or lay their eggs near to their harborage. An example of this is bed bugs. If you are seeing tiny accumulated white dots in your cost or mattress, it could be bed bug eggs. Bed bugs also leave their dropping as tiny black dots. German cockroaches lay their eggs near to their food source. Mice and Rats have dropping which are clear indication of an infestation. These are health concerns for you and your family, because these pests can carry deadly diseases. These are problems you will want to put behind you as quickly as possible. If you are noticing any of these the best course of action is to call an expert. Our technicians here at APC are trained to track these clues and find and treat the infestation.<\/p>

Pest Sightings
According to an old saying, for every cockroach you see, there are about 100 more living in the walls. This is usually true when it comes to cockroaches in UAE households. If you have stayed in a villa or apartments for more than six months and have started seeing a few roaches, this means that there is a high chance of a major underlying cockroach problem. Sometimes you start seeing pest only when infestations have grown so large that some colony members have been forced out of the overflowing nest. Simply put, if you notice any sign of pest infestation it is crucial that you contact a professional pest control company as soon as possible. It is the only sure fire way to rid your home of trouble. Click here to find out the steps involved in bed bug removal by APC.<\/p>

Damage to Property
If you see scratch marks on food packaging, plastic material or wiring you can confirm that there is a rodent problem in your house. If you see a mud tube rising out of the ground and reaching a wooden part there might be a termite problem. Termites and rodents are two of the top pests that cause structural damage to property. Termites will burrow their way into wood surfaces, flooring and beams while rodents can chew through wires and create holes throughout the home. These are problems which can make you shell out several dirhams in the future. So it is better you call our Agents at APC and get your property inspected as soon as possible. We do pest control services in Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman<\/p>

Notice strange smells and hear strange sounds
If you are getting strange odors suddenly it might mean you have a pest infestation. At APC our professionals can often tell what the problem is just by the smell of the affected areas. Like
Roaches have an oily smell
Mice have urine, ammonia-like smell
Bed bugs have a musty, slightly sweet smell<\/p>

If you\u2019re lying in bed at night and hear scampering across your ceiling or along the walls, you have rodents in the house. They are mostly nocturnal and are active during the night. If you hear rustling coming from inside the walls, there are probably destructive carpenter ants or termites living there. So call the pest control experts at APC next day first thing.<\/p>

Home Treatments are Not Working
In UAE most people upon finding a pest problem try to look it up on the internet and use the tips provided to fight the infestation themselves. Many people will first try some sort of home treatment program instead of calling a pest control specialist. But unfortunately most of the time all tips is inaccurate or easily misunderstood. This causes loss of money as well as time. Also some of the techniques suggested online might be downright harmful. If you have tried these and they aren\u2019t working, it\u2019s time to call in the pros. You can contact APC by clicking here.<\/p>

\u201cThe longer you wait, the worse your pest problem will get.\u201d<\/p>

Moving into a new apartment or Villa
If you are moving into a new apartment or villa it recommended that you get APC\u2019s specials move in treatment done. This will protect you from all crawling and flying pest in the future. With a warranty of 6 months you can be sure no pest problems bother you in your new home. If you are living in a villa with a large garden we suggest having your villa treated once a quarter or every two to three months. General pest control includes treatments for pests like ants, spiders, rodents, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, and fleas\u2014can become ineffective after a few months go by, which could leave your space exposed to incoming pests. With quarterly treatments from APC, you\u2019ll be in a better position to safeguard your house from pests no matter what type of property you have or its location.<\/p>

Pest control service is not as expensive as you might think. We can set up a free on-site evaluation of the infestation and damage of the property. Then we will send you a quote for the treatment or removal service and you can make you decision to move forward at that time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We provide pest control services for ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, mosquitoes, spiders, and more.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, we use eco-friendly and approved treatments that are safe for both children and pets while effectively eliminating pests.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The duration depends on the size of your property and the type of pest being treated. Most treatments take between 30 minutes to 2 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It depends on the severity of the pest problem. For prevention, we recommend quarterly treatments. If you have an active infestation, more frequent visits may be required.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In most cases, you don\u2019t have to leave. However, for certain treatments like fumigation, spray treatment temporary relocation may be necessary.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, we offer service warranties. If pests return within the warranty period, we will provide a free follow-up treatment.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Some pests may be eliminated immediately, while others (like termites or bed bugs) may take a few days to a couple of weeks to see full results.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Disinfection is the process of killing\/ removing microorganisms using chemicals, heat, ultraviolet light, ultrasonic waves, or radiation. Disinfection is a very important process for stopping the spread of disease spreading pathogens. It is process that was mostly used in healthcare industry that was until the onset of Covid 19 pandemic. Sterilization describes a process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in health-care facilities by physical or chemical methods. Steam under pressure, dry heat, EtO gas, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, and liquid chemicals are the main sterilizing agents used in health-care facilities. Sterilization is intended to convey an absolute meaning; unfortunately, however, some health professionals and the technical and commercial literature refer to \u201cdisinfection\u201d as \u201csterilization\u201d and items as \u201cpartially sterile.\u201d When chemicals are used to destroy all forms of microbiologic life, they can be called chemical sterilant. These same chemicals used for shorter exposure periods also can be part of the disinfection process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Nowadays disinfection is a very important process that has to be done in order to stop the Covid 19 virus. Viruses and other pathogens are spread from surfaces. These surfaces may be anything including door knobs, keyboard, hand rails or elevator buttons. These viruses can remain on a surface for many hours and even in some cases for 3 days. Hence, disinfection becomes an important aspect in stopping the spread of these viruses.
Factors that affect the efficacy of disinfection include prior cleaning of the object; organic and inorganic load present, type and level of microbial contamination; concentration of and exposure time to the chemical, physical nature of the object (e.g., crevices, hinges, and lumens), presence of biofilms, temperature and pH of the disinfection process.
During disinfection the most important part is to allow the chemical the correct amount time to remain on the surface. They can take anywhere between 4to 10 mins to fully take effect and eliminates the pathogens. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or interfering with their metabolism. They are very effective but if used by untrained people can become harmful. Most disinfectants are harmful and toxic to animals and humans. Hence it is very important that all disinfection works are carried out by trained and licensed technicians.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Disinfection is recommended in indoor community settings where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
When you were visited by someone who was later tested positive for Covid-19.
After and before a get together or gathering of people.
Offices and factories where there are lots of people who come in direct contact with lots of surfaces.
Buildings where a tenant was tested positive for Covid-19
In the event that you have a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19 Virus on your premises, we provide fast response, professional specialist disinfection
At APC our technicians are trained to handle disinfection services at these critical areas. We use a Municipality approved disinfectant to cover the premises and remove all covid-19 viruses. APC offers an extensive range of\u00a0commercial disinfection services\u00a0to help remove the risk of health hazards. We understand that you may need our services in an\u00a0emergency situation\u00a0and our team is available 24\/7.\u00a0Our specialist\u00a0disinfection services\u00a0are carried out by our expert UAE Municipality accredited technicians, who have experience working on a range of premise types, such as commercial properties, offices, schools and healthcare establishments, such as care homes.\u00a0We also offer specialist cleaning and\u00a0disinfection services for pandemic situations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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