The Pest Control Guide

Pests can range from minor inconveniences to massive problems. Both forms of the
infestation must be immediately dealt with. If you don’t deal with them on time,
you might be drastically underestimating the damage being done. In the following
guide, we will explain every method you can apply to deal with a pest problem. It
could be at-home DIY solutions or hiring a qualified exterminator. We will also
discuss the factors to take into account before venturing down either path. Your
war against pests begins today. Luckily for you, we are here to help you load up
your armory with offensive and defensive measures. Visit
http://www.propestcontrolsydney.com.au to hire a professional pest controller.

Pest control – A Summary

A pest, in the simplest terms, is a member of the animal kingdom that causes
damage to humans and human lifestyle by destroying precious human resources
such as crops, wood, and livestock. They also include species that cause minor to
major inconveniences in home environments which can be bothersome to
absolutely unbearable to homeowners. All of the species mentioned below cause
adverse effects in your home in one way or another. Some common names that
come to mind when people think of pests are:

• Flies: Flies carry diseases and especially bacteria that are known to cause food
poisoning.

• Bed bugs: Bed bugs have a bit of a misleading name as they can be found in wall
cracks as well and can breed very quickly and very vastly. They feed on human
blood.
• Spiders: In a small number, spiders can actually be desirable to have around as
they feed on other bugs, but in a large infestation, they most definitely pose a
threat.
• Silverfish: Silverfish feed on books, starchy materials, and dead skin cells which
most of us have plenty of on any given day. Hence their presence is undesirable at
best.

• Rats/Mice: Rats and mice tend to spread diseases go all the way back to the
time when they wiped out almost half of Europe during the Black Death epidemic.
So nobody really enjoys their presence inside the household. Also, they chew at
anything which causes all kinds of damage.

• Termites: Termites with their capability of eating through all kinds of wood
related product are one of the most famous pests and the most feared as well, and
least liked as well.

• Cockroaches: Cockroaches live in warm dark places which are usually

somewhere in your kitchen and feed on your food spreading diseases.

• Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes have a similar profile to cockroaches in terms of their

favorite weather and method of spreading diseases.

• Ticks: Ticks are known to transfer disease through bites.

Importance of Pest Control

Pest control is imperative due to a lot of reasons. The first and most important one
being health issues. Rodents and other types of insects which infest your home
carry diseases. As a result, you can become very ill if you accidentally eat the food
contaminated by them. Moreover, these pests can also contaminate the food of the
pets in your house.

Another reason why you should deal with this problem seriously is the structural
damage. As you might know, termites and carpenter ants feed on wood or anything
that is made out of wood. There are some people who have their entire houses
made out of wood. Repairing the damage done by pests can prove to be very costly
for such people. Finally, you will not be able to breathe a sigh of relief if your house
is infested. Your mind would be stressed about it all the time.

Can you DIY Pest Control?

It can be quite expensive to call pest control services. Fortunately, if you are not up
for it, there is another alternative. This can be especially exciting for people who
love doing projects. And with spring almost a month away, they can make sure that
they spend their free time wisely.

There are a lot of DIY strategies people can use for controlling pests. This way, they
would not have to spend too much, and they can also utilize their creative thinking.
Following are some DIY pest control methods:

• Mouse and other traps: Traps are some of the most common ways to deal with
infestations such as mice and rats and even silverfish. When properly set up a
mousetrap can be highly effective however it is surprising how many people are not
aware of the proper method of using a mousetrap which can lead to disappointing
results.

There are several kinds of traps available such as snap traps, glue traps, and cages.
A silverfish trap can be easily made at home by wrapping masking tape around a
glass and placing a piece of bread inside it. The silver wish will be able to climb
inside because of the grip of the masking tape outside but climbing out will be
impossible due to slippery glass.

• Seal Entry points for bugs: Bugs of nearly all sorts enter the house through
cracks in the walls, doors and through open windows. You can prevent many
infestations before they even begin by sealing up these cracks and crevices through
caulking or any other sealants.

• Avoid moisture: Any moist area is the breeding ground for many pests such as
cockroaches, ants, termites, and even spiders require a certain amount of humidity
to settle somewhere. You can manage the humidity and moisture by using a
dehumidifier and checking for leaks in drainage areas such as under the sink and in
the bathroom and prevent infestations.

Pesticide Sprays

There are several pesticides available on the market that can be used by
homeowners on their own to deal with pest infestations, but there are strong toxic
chemicals inside these sprays which need to be used with caution especially if you
have children or pets in the house.

Children have under-developed liver and kidneys, and they cannot remove these
pesticide chemicals from their body as effectively as adults can hence even the tiny
residue of these sprays can be harmful to them. Furthermore, children and pets
spend more time closer to the ground on which the pesticides are often sprayed.

Finding an Exterminator

While these DIY measures are bound to work in many cases, there will always be
some instances of infestation that will be beyond the control of an ordinary citizen
and will require a trained professional to step in, examine the situation and of
course provide a solution. Hiring a trained professional is not a completely hands-
off situation for the homeowner, though, selecting the right pest control or
extermination services will require you to do some homework such as:

• Ensuring the pest control company has a certified license and other credentials
approved by the concerned authorities.
• Compiling a list of references of other people who have utilized their services and
checking whether they have been satisfied with it.
• Checking whether the pest control company has any insurance liability that covers
damages that may be done to your property during the treatment.
• Comparing the rates of several pest control services to ensure that you are
receiving the best value for your money.

Final Thoughts

To wrap it up, pests can be either a minor or major inconvenience. In the case of
the former, you can do that at home. In the latter case, however, you will require
assistance from trained professionals. In any case, you should take action
immediately because you cannot leave it hanging for too long as it can bring about
disastrous results.

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