subject: Are You Sharing Your House With Pests? [print this page] Wildlife is nice to view from a distance but no one wants any of nature's creatures taking up residence in their own home. From larger four-footed creatures such as squirrels or raccoons to smaller animals such as birds and even smaller insects and spiders, they need to stop at the door and live outside and not inside our homes. However, there are times that our homes are the harbingers of unwanted pests other than that unemployed brother-in-law.
Outside the yard is a gathering place for everyone, including children and pets. Our outdoor spaces need to be protected from occupation and infestation of wildlife and other pests who may use every crack, crevice and hollow space to make their own home.
If they would quietly go about their business without causing damage or being a threat of physical harm to humans and pets, then we may be inclined to let them alone. That's not possible though since many pests carry disease and can bite or sting. Just a few wasps in a tiny spot can cause painful stings to a curious child or pet.
Getting rid of the pests can at times be more dangerous than leaving them alone. Many consumer available traps and chemicals are misused every year, exposing people to hazards of misapplied chemicals to the hazards of broken bones from traps. Pest control specialists are highly trained to use specific products for specific situations.
A professional using a chemical to remove a pest is much safer than a misused or overused over-the-counter product being applied by a homeowner. Modern pest control products used by professionals are designed to be highly effective and safe for use in and around residential homes.
Pest control professionals absolutely need to be called for termite infestations. Termites cause thousands of dollars of damage in a short amount of time. Many termite problems are not detected by the homeowner until significant damage has already occurred.
That's why it is important to have regular home inspections completed by a professional exterminator. Professionals are trained to look for signs that the untrained eye can easily miss. Pests do not want to be discovered. It takes an expert who knows what to look for and where to look.
Ridding a home of ants, spiders, mice, bees and wasps is easy and affordable. The outdoor spaces can have fleas and ticks and wildlife controlled in order to protect residents and visitors. A pest control expert can also offer suggestions for some easy changes for outdoor spaces to not make the yard so inviting to the pests who want to move in. Take the time to get some advice and talk about affordable solutions for your pest control problems today before they get worse or someone gets hurt.
