Its that time of year again! With warmer weather, a host of insects come out of hiding and into your home or backyard. Dealing with an insect problem is never pleasant, and neither is the host of chemicals commonly used to prevent them. Rather than using toxic chemicals to get rid of pests, homeowners can now choose from a range of natural pest elimination options that are safe and environmentally friendly. Here are a few pest control tips to remove those unwanted guests quickly and effectively:
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are incredibly resilient insects. It is said that cockroaches are able to survive earthquakes, and they can even survive without a head for up to a week, at which point they die from lack of water. They can even survive without food for almost a month. Because they are so hardy, it is important to use a local pest control service that understands their life cycle and will intervene before they reproduce. By using natural pest elimination products, one can feel reassured that the chemicals used to remove them are safe for your own living environment.
They say the best offense is a good defense, and this saying was never truer than when treating termites. Termites are responsible for an amazing amount of damage to homes every year ? almost 600,000 homes per year. It is crucial to protect against termites before they destroy one?s house, and when discovered to eradicate them immediately. In most cases, homeowners will spend about $3,000 to repair the damage caused by these tiny critters. Natural pest control companies in your area can address termite problems as soon as they are discovered, and they can prevent them too! The best natural pest elimination strategy includes treating wood around your home to preserve it and protect against this tiny foe.
Bed Bugs
You will sleep tight knowing that bed bugs won?t be biting after using the right natural pest control technique. If you are dealing with bed bugs, you are not alone. A 2015 Bugs Without Borders survey found that almost all pest control professionals ? 99.6 percent, to be exact ? have treated bed bugs in the past year, which represents an increase from the last 5-15 years. Apartments, condos, and homes are the most common places that bed bugs appear. Your local pest control services will be well equipped to identify and treat these insects and to recommend the best course of action for natural pest elimination.
Do you have any all-natural suggestions for your fellow pest fighters? We want to hear about them! Let us know in the comments below.
