subject: IS YOUR HOME A PESTS-NEST? SPRAY THEM OUT SMARTLY! [print this page] The act of house-cleaning does not confine only to keeping the utensils, floors and tiles neat and hygienic; it also revolves around keeping mosquitoes and pests out of your house. It is because irrespective of your hard work on those usual chores, flies, rats, bugs, bacteria, etc easily a find a way to your homes. And they are deadly disease spreading creatures! So, what is the first step a lay man takes- Pesticides!
Pesticides and your home
Basically chemicals, the pesticides are used to ward off or even kill pests from your home and surroundings. They help protect your abode from the gruesome mice and other rodents, viruses, insects, bacteria and wild weeds!
"Holy! These rats and insects together have made my home a living hell!" It's alright; go ahead and get those effective Pesticides! home. The most common ones you can go in for are:
Sprays to kill pests such as ants, cockroaches, insects, etc
Rat poison
Repellent sprays and lotions for insects
Sprays to get rid of unwanted weeds in your lawn
Disinfectant cleaners to clean kitchens and homes
Pet products such as powders, skin applications and collars to keep away fleas and ticks.
But wait hold it right there!
Pesticides, though useful, can be very dangerous too. Remember, they are chemicals! Before you jump into those colorful bottles to discover your healthy home, look around for some natural pest control methods first.
Step one is to figure out the pests you need to deal with: fleas, flies, mice, weeds,? If other methods don't work out, it is wise to go in for pesticides for your family would be at risk with grave illnesses or diseases. But then here too, select a chemical that is least harmful to your beloved.
For the benefit for consumers, pesticides are labeled under three levels of risks: danger, warning or caution. The caution label is the ones you could opt for as they pose the least risk; the danger level ones pose big-time high levels of risk.
Note that these levels refer to only the immediate risks such as pesticides spills on your skin or contact with eyes or swallowed. One must also consider the long-term risks held by these pesticides for they aren't obvious. Do a little research on your requirement and read the ingredients of the pesticides before you opt for them.
Quick short safety-tips, just for you!
Avoiding the use of pesticides is near to impossible, but then one could always follow some caution and stay safe; least it might end up in a situation where, in the act of keeping homes safe, you get unsafe!
Follow the directions mentioned on them. They might caution you to either use them with gloved-hands, or with nose and mouth protected or with sufficient ventilation,etc. Don't avoid them, follow them; it's for your own benefit!
Buy and utilize only what you need. It is wise not to leave them around in your homes carelessly, least your pets or kids might innocently be harmed by it.
Ensure that kids, toys and pets are far away during its usage. Also store them out of kids' reach; birth defects and cancer occurrence in children is on a rise.
While you spray pesticides, perhaps for insects or cockroaches, make sure no food is around. You don't want to taste them, do you? Not only food, even personal items such as eyeglasses, napkins, etc should be put away!
And when you are done, clean up with soap and water; don't carry them around where ever you go! However, minimize the usage of pesticides as much as possible.
IS YOUR HOME A PESTS-NEST? SPRAY THEM OUT SMARTLY!
