Pest Control Has Three Facets
Your home is basically a neon sign to various pest species. This is because it offers everything they crave and need. It is a shelter from the weather. And it has water and food. It also has cable TV and internet. Just kidding about that last part.
But seriously, everything that makes your home great to you is what makes it attractive to pests like ants, roaches & rodents. When it comes to getting the most from your pest control in Melbourne, Florida or anywhere else in the world, there are three pillars that make it work best.
Treatment
First, get your pest control treatment started as soon as possible. This will get the ball rolling and start eliminating some of the pest problems you have. Your pest control agent will show and explain what he is doing and why he is doing it.
Prevention
Keeping a clean home is paramount in order to keep pests at bay. This means cleaning well after you cook and after you eat. It also means not allowing snacks and their packaging to sit around the home.
Make sure all the screen doors and windows are fully functioning, and the screens are in good working order. A large portion of pests come right in through open doors and windows which have faulty or damaged screens.
Consistency
Stick with it. And by “it”, I mean regular pest control treatments as well as diligently cleaning your home. If you give pests no way to get in and nothing for them to come in for, then you eliminate most of the problem. The pest control treatments will take care of the rest.
Pests like roaches are dangerous to you and your family’s health. They carry many diseases and will contaminate countertops, floors and eating surfaces. Not only are they carrying disease, but it’s estimated that between 17% and 41% of people in the U.S. have cockroach allergies, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It is important to get a handle on your pest problem before it gets wildly out of control.
