THE IMPORTANCE OF RESIDENTIAL PEST CONTROL

It’s important to keep your home pest-free. Why, you ask? Because pest infestations can be more than just a nuisance. They can:

• Pose serious health risks to you and your family.
• Cause significant and costly damage to your home.

Effective residential pest control is crucial for preventing infestations and quickly addressing any pest problems that arise so that they do not become more than just a nuisance.

Why Residential Pest Control is Important

For Your Overall Health & Safety:

• Disease Prevention: Rodents and insects can carry diseases that are harmful to humans. For example, rodents like rats and mice can transmit hantavirus and salmonella. Mosquitoes can spread West Nile virus and Zika virus.
• Allergies, Allergic Reactions & Asthma: Pests like cockroaches can trigger allergies and asthma attacks. Their droppings, saliva and body parts, which all contain allergens, can become airborne and affect indoor air quality. Stinging insects like wasps and hornets and biting insects like bed bugs can trigger mild to severe allergic reactions.

To Protect Against Property Damage:

• Structural Damage: Carpenter ants and carpenter bees can cause extensive damage to the wooden structures of your home, leading to costly repairs.
• Food Contamination: Mice, rats, ants, cockroaches, and pantry pests can contaminate food and stored products, leading to waste and potential foodborne illnesses.

For Peace of Mind:

• Reduced Stress: Knowing your home is free from pests can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and loss of sleep for you and your loved ones.
• Improved Quality of Life: A pest-free home ensures a comfortable and safe living environment, allowing you to enjoy your space without worry.

5 Key Tips to Prevent Pests from Invading Your Home

1. Regular Cleaning: Maintaining cleanliness is critical for pest prevention. Keep your home clean by regularly sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. Pay special attention to the kitchen, as food crumbs and spills can attract pests.
2. Proper Food Storage: Always store food in sealed airtight containers and avoid leaving food out exposed on countertops.
3. Eliminate Entry Points: Inspect your home for cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and the foundation. Seal these entry points to prevent pests from getting inside. Fix any holes or tears in window and door screens to keep insects out. If you are not a handy person, consider hiring a person to do this for you. 
4. Manage Waste: Dispose of garbage regularly and use tightly sealed trash cans inside and outside your home to prevent attracting pests. If you compost, ensure it is done correctly and is kept away from your home to avoid attracting pests.
5. Reduce Moisture: Repair leaky faucets, pipes, and roofs to reduce moisture levels inside your home. Ensure your home is well-ventilated (especially in attics and basements) to reduce humidity.

How to Get Rid of Pests Quickly

A common question we are asked is ‘how quickly can you solve this pest issue?

The truth is that the only way to get rid of pests quickly is to prevent an issue in the first place. Unfortunately, that is not always possible, and some pest issues can never be 100% eliminated, but they can be effectively managed and controlled.

To get rid of pests quickly, it is crucial to:

1. Identify the Pest: Accurate identification of the pest is needed to determine the most effective pest control solution. A pest control professional can help with pest identification. Taking photos of the pests you see inside your home is advised, as you can share these with a pest control technician for their professional advice.
2. Seek Professional Help: The longer a pest issue persists, the larger the infestation will grow, which means more time and money spent to resolve it. Pest Control Services are very helpful for dealing with severe infestations or if you are unsure how to handle a pest problem. Licenced pest management professionals have the expertise, products, equipment, techniques and systems to confidently and effectively manage and eliminate pests. They will also work with you by providing additional advice or recommendations.

Your Residential Pest Control Experts

Understanding the importance of residential pest control, being proactive with pest prevention and addressing any infestations quickly with professional help, will together help you maintain a healthy, safe, and comfortable home environment.

If you need help getting rid of pests inside your home, you can count on the residential pest control experts on our team. We have been successfully helping homeowners, prevent, eliminate, manage and control pests since 1988.