Finding pests in your home is never a pleasant experience, but it’s important to remember not to overreact or do anything that could harm your efforts of removing and deterring pests from your home in the future. In this blog, we will look at some simple but bad reactions people have to pests and how certain actions could hurt you more than they hurt the pests. And even after all this you can not get rid of these pets, there is Pinnacle Pest you should be connecting with.
Panic
Often when people spot a pest or two in their home, they immediately begin to panic, thinking that they could have a pest infestation on their hand. It’s important to keep a level head and to remain objective about things.
First of all, consider the season. For example, we’ve just returned to the spring season now which means you’ll probably be more likely to spot a few more unwanted visitors moving around your home. However, this doesn’t mean it’s an infestation. Just like an army of ants moving into your home doesn’t mean you have an ant problem – it could be because they’re seeking shelter from stormy conditions.
If it does turn out you have a pest problem, then it’s all a matter of calling up a professional to help you take care of the problem.
Not caring
On the other end of the scale is having the attitude that a pest problem isn’t actually a problem. The simple fact is pests are not good for you. Many pests rummage around in filth, present health risks to any person or pet living in a home, and, depending on the pest, can even damage your humble abode. So while you should never overreact, being indifferent to a pest problem is just as bad.
Going crazy with the bug spray
When first spotting a dreaded cockroach or spider, the first reaction some people can have is laying on the bug spray thick and fast, but you really shouldn’t. Yes, technically, bug spray is not harmful to humans – but this is also measured by reasonable use. If you spray too much bug spray in their air it can cause coughing and make you unwell.
In the end bug spray is a poison. Overuse can harm you and others, in particular infants. It can also harm your pets if used excessively. Finally, remember to clean up any surfaces that you’ve sprayed bug spray on to make sure none of those insecticides/pesticides end up in things such as your food or drinks.
Blocking up every crack and gap
While cracks and gaps do present potential entry points for pests, you shouldn’t take this as reason enough to block every single crack and gap you come across. Why? Well, the chief reason is that some of these cracks and gaps may not even act as entry points to the outside. So if the crack or gap doesn’t give pests access from the outside, it probably doesn’t need to be closed up.
What’s most important to remember is that keeping pests out of your home doesn’t have to be about extreme measures but simple measures such as those discussed in this blog. Also, if you’re unsure of how to deal with a pest problem or think it has become too much to handle, hire the services of a pest control professional, like us here at Goode Pest Control.
