Staying Safe Around Pest Control

3 Important Things To Know About Pest Elimination

Have you recently moved into a home, only to discover that there are insects or rodents sharing your new abode? Is this the first time that you've had to deal with this sort of thing so you're not really sure what you should do? Even for those who have experienced it before, dealing with pests in your home can be a frustrating and sometimes challenging experience. Contrary to popular opinion, pests are not always a result of untidy housekeeping by you. They may have moved in from messy neighbors or they may have randomly decided that your home seemed like a good home for them as well. Although this makes them more difficult to eliminate, you do have options. Some things you need to know include:

Call a professional: While you can find many pest control products on the shelves at your local store, these are often unsuitable for serious infestations. The longer a specific product is used, the more likely it is that the pest population in question will build up a resistance to it. A professional exterminator, like E & R Exterminating Company, Inc., will know when to switch products and have a wider array of products to use so that this is less likely to become an issue.

Have patience: Because the pests may be using your home only for shelter and not for food or other reasons, it's possible that they will never disappear completely. This is especially true if you're renting an apartment. Your landlord may make regular use of a pest control professional, but there may be little that they can do about the sighting of an occasional mouse or roach. Sometimes, the best you can do is to keep going and hope for the best. An exterminator will do his or her best to eliminate as many pests as possible but complete elimination can take time.

Call a plumber: It may seem strange to call a plumber when you have an issue with pests but this can often be an important step. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, all pests need some amount of water and have to be getting it from somewhere. When you have a dripping kitchen, bathroom, or exterior faucet, this is going to make your pest control efforts more difficult. Fixing a leaky faucet will help make your home a more inhospitable place for pests, allowing the pest control professional's products to work more quickly and more easily. 

 


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