subject: Getting Rid Of Bugs The Organic Way [print this page] Bugs in your property are a huge inconvenience and it can also be hazardous to your health. Although some of these bugs have some contributions to the ecosystem, there are still some bugs that can infest your property and can cause structural damage and health threats. For this reason, you must always be on alert and look for any signs of bug infestation at home. You must also learn about your options for getting rid of these unwanted creatures.
There are a lot of people who are asking "how can I implement proper bug control?" in the hope of efficiently getting rid of bugs. There are chemicals, insecticides, and bug poisons available in the local market. However, these products and pest control method is unhealthy for the residents of the property and for the environment. Spraying pesticides and insecticides may not even be very effective. It is true that these chemicals can eradicate pests but if you use it for long periods of time, the bugs can develop some resistance to it and these bugs may become harder to kill. For this reason, it is best to develop a bug control plan that involves the use of organic pest control solutions. There are alternatives to chemical pesticides that can help control bug infestation without destroying the environment or posing serious health risks to your family. Choosing an organic method for pest control will definitely be a lot healthier for your family and even pets.
For instance, you can use boric acid powder which can serve as a stomach poison for insects and bugs. This is very effective in getting rid of ants, termites, cockroaches and other bugs. When these bugs walk through the boric acid, it will stick to their legs and they will carry it to their colony. If the powder is ingested by the bugs, they will die from poison. Another organic best control solution that you can consider is the use of insecticidal soaps and oils which is also very effective on bugs like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.. The fatty acids in the insecticidal soap will penetrate the outer covering of the bug and will cause the bug's cells to collapse thus killing it effectively. This must also be applied directly on the insect since it won't be effective once it dries up.
If you do not want to perform any pest control on your own, you can always call upon a professional exterminator. However, you first have to ask the pest control company if they have any organic pest control solutions available.
