If you’ve recently become aware of a potential pest control problem in your home or business, you don’t have time to waste on repellents or traps that don’t work! Taking quick action to resolve the problem and protect your home or business from further invasion is essential to preventing further infestation.
Unfortunately, there are plenty of old wives tales and ineffective DIY methods spread across the internet and social media. To help put an end to some of these misconceptions, here are five top pest control myths that tend to mislead consumers.
MYTH: A clean house will not have mice or insects
Although maintaining an immaculate home is an important way to reduce the risk of vermin challenges, it does not guarantee it. Bed bugs, for example, can be found everywhere from luxury homes to low-end hotels. The reason for this is that they are not attracted to dirt, clutter, or trash, but to blood. Wherever people are living and sleeping, bed bugs might be too!
So whether your place is incredibly clean or cluttered, it makes no difference to a bed bug. Bed bugs can be brought home from hotels, nursing homes, libraries, movie theaters, and more. The top 10 bed bug infestation locations may surprise you.
The only reason a dirty home would be more susceptible to a bed bug infestation would be because of the clutter that hides the early warning signs of a problem.
Mice are another undesirable that can be found in clean homes, but they will need a food source before they try to make your home their own. So with this one, you help keep the home clutter-free and eliminate all possible food sources.
MYTH: Professional control treatments are dangerous
The use of harsh chemicals is a thing of the past for responsible companies. Where stronger treatments are needed, the health and safety of residents can be properly planned to ensure there are no unnecessary risks. However, most of today’s treatment options are completely safe for you, your family, and the environment.
Some companies even offer eco-friendly pest control options that are less toxic to humans and, as a bonus, are often less expensive than traditional options that include pesticides. The goal of these types of treatments is to prevent rodents and insects from entering your home in the first place, rather than eliminating them once they are already present. For example, a door sweep, which covers the hole between the bottom of the door and the floor, can be added to a home to block off the small space that a rodent can easily use to enter a home.
MYTH: Bed bugs are not visible to the naked eye
In fact, adult bed bugs are easily seen with the naked eye. The challenge is that they are nocturnal and are good at staying hidden during the day.
MYTH: Ultrasonic Repellers as Deterrents
Ultrasonic devices are designed to use ultra-high frequency sound waves to drive away vermin. It sounds like a great idea, but the problem is that the manufacturers of these products have yet to back up their claims with scientific evidence.
MYTH: Consult a professional expert only when there is a serious problem
Thinking that a problem will solve itself is a mistake. By the time you notice the first signs of pests, your home or business may already be infested. Don’t wait until you have a serious problem to take action.
If you suspect the slightest pest control problem, contact a professional for advice right away.