Do I Really Need to Call a Pest Control Company If I Get Bed Bugs? |
Posted: September 16, 2017 |
Every country worldwide has been fighting to control pests for ages. The term pest is usually referred to the harmful animals that are detrimental to human health or even the ecology. Pests can be even organisms, fungi, or weeds, etc. Caterpillar is a pest that causes damage to the crops. Termites are known to damage furniture, and structures. Ants, cockroaches' wasps and flies are also pests. Can we forget mosquitoes and bed bugs? Rats, rodents and other mammals not just cause infections but are also carriers of diseases. Birds like pigeon, seagulls, and crows are regarded as pest when their population turns a nuisance, as they cause more damage than good. Controlling pests has always been a part of human evolution, since a balance has to be maintained. In order to improve the agricultural output, one has to keep away the pests from the fields and protect the crops. It is generally seen, where there is human activity, and food flies and other insects gather. Public places where people throw or dispose waste it a common breeding ground for the pests. There are various types and methods of pest controls used today some of them are - 1. Biological To control pest from being a frequent visitor or an inmate of your home, it is best to keep their source of survival and attraction away. Keep food closed, and close the trash. On a larger perspective, proper waste management and drainage system is important. The garbage is the breeding ground for mot of the pests. Rats, cockroaches, dogs, cats, mosquitoes are bound to be in your vicinity if the garbage is your neighborhood! Today there are electronic and ultra sound devices that are used for home pest control. After using chemicals to control pest, today we have technology aided control methods. One has to understand, an electronic pest control system are not pest killers. These only drive away the pests and keep them away from your home. These devices use the ultrasonic sound waves, UV rays, electromagnetic waves etc to keep the pests and flies away. Very commonly used in commercial places like restaurants, hotels, and food stalls, where these pests are easily attracted to, the electronic pest controllers are effective. Even birds and spiders or bats can be scared away by the device. There are electronic rodent pest controllers available too, that trap these rats and rodents. Controlling pests is very important. Some of the common diseases transmitted to humans due to pests are Rat fever, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Bird flu, Swine flue, Murine typhus, Leptospirosis and many more. Treatment should not be considered an optional home improvement service, it should be mandatory. Having a pest control technician out at your home regularly (preferably once every two months) will make a huge difference on maximizing your protection from bugs. And not only will you prevent a dreaded pest infestation with creepy bugs crawling around your home, you will help with maintain a clean and healthy home. Professional pest control service will spot pests that can cause structural damage early so you can preserve the lifespan and appearance of your home. But not all pests attack the structure of your home, some pests create problems with electrical wiring or even spread disease to occupants. Below is a list of five reasons why a regular service should be considered a necessary service for any homeowner: Potential Pest Problems Are Caught Early - Most bugs or rodents can reproduce rapidly once they find a habitable area to nest. This can create a snowball effect for the pest population in your home. A thorough pest control technician will be able to identify potential pest infestations and can stop them from growing. You won't have to worry about a growing pest population on your property. Your pest technician should not only treat for current pest problems every service but also inspect for potential problems. Eliminate Risk Of Structural Damage - Carpenter ants and termites will damage the frame of the home, leaving you in a structurally unsound home. These pests will also eat away at the wall siding creating an unpleasant appearance and eliminating some of the protection of the home. Prevent Spread Of Diseases - Particularly rats and roaches leave droppings that carry diseases. These droppings will become brittle and turn into dust. The dust contaminates the air making the diseases air-borne. Roach droppings often contribute to asthma in children. Rats can spread Hantavirus and other life-threatening disease. A thorough clean up of waste by a licensed pest control specialist will resolve this problem. For example, bees create honeycomb that attracts roaches and ants. The sweet honey is a perfect food source for ants and roaches. So if you have bees on your property you could have other nuisance pests as well.
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