Home owners should be aware of the risks bugs and pests pose to their family. This guide will provide an overview of some of the common pests and what to watch out for with home pest control.
Some people think bed bugs are a joke. They were almost completely wiped out in the United States by the end of World War II. Unfortunately, since the 1990s, they have had a resurgence. Bed bugs are now more of a threat than ever. Bed bugs feed solely on the blood of living mammals. Bed bugs like to make their home in your bed, with you as a source of food.
Bed bug bites may be entirely unnoticeable, or they can be more significant. One possible symptom of a bed bug infestation is recurring hives that seem to only break out at night and go away by day. Symptoms of the bites may be more noticed at night than during the day.
To prevent infestations of bed bugs, keep your living area clean and tidy. Home pest control begins with always keeping a nice and clean residence. Regular thorough cleaning and keeping your mattress sealed will help reduce the risk of bed bugs. Seal up any cracks in the walls or the headboard to stop their entry.
If you have an infestation, cleanliness will not solve the problem. The insects will need to be exterminated with pesticides, which need to be both effective and safe for use in living quarters. You might consider bringing in a pro to deal with the problem safely and effectively.
Ants are not uncommon in many homes. Tiny openings or cracks in our home are all that are needed for ants to gain entry. When one ant locates a source of food, it begins to leave an invisible trail of pheromones behind for many, many other ants to follow in its wake. Ants live in colonies and are able to quickly move the colony for new food sources or to avoid threats.
Most home-based pest control treatments are not thorough enough to truly eradicate an existing ant problem. They will not exterminate the many thousands of ants in the colony who are not visible. Do it yourself ant killing kits also often fail to account for the many, many different varieties of ants which require different treatments. One size fits all approaches are a gamble. Seeking professional help is a wise idea.
Rodents come in many objectionable species, a few of which are mice, rats and squirrels. Rodents share one identifiable trait: large, nasty front teeth. Rodents can destroy your home itself with their ever-gnawing teeth as well as the items in your home.
Mice will eat your food, and they can ruin far more food than they can eat themselves. Rats and mice reproduce rapidly. If rodents are in your home and left unattended, the condition can quickly escalate.
Aside from the problem with rodents eating and contaminating food in your home, they carry diseases and are hosts to parasites. At the first signs of infestation, the problem should be handled.
Last but not least, termites can be extremely destructive to wood in your home, including your foundation, furniture, etc.. Termites may also eat paper, books, living plants, insulation and swimming pool filters and liners. Spotting winged termites indoors always indicates a significant infestation. This is most likely to happen between the months of March and May, when winged termites are triggered by the warming weather to emerge and start new colonies. Termite problems are best left to the pros. When it comes time to sell your home you will need to disclose any termite history and treatment.
As mentioned above, dealing with a termite infestation is not something you may want to try on your own. Termites have a tendency to sneak in through areas of the house which require advanced carpentry skills simply to gain access to. Pest control professionals have training and access to equipment that the average homeowner just does not have: pesticides and equipment that are dangerous and ineffective if not used properly.. Vast quantities of liquid pesticide will be injected into the foundation walls and alongside the foundation. Clearly, this is neither a practical nor safe project for the average person.
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