Pests, which include insects like bees and wasps, and rodents like rats and mice, can be really hazardous both to human health and to structures and buildings. Especially when aggravated and provoked, such pests can inflict painful bites and stings, causing different reactions like pain and allergies, with some even becoming life threatening. Sadly, a research done by Chartered Institute of Environmental Health in UK revealed a tenfold increase in the number of councils that are no longer providing pest control services. The good news, however, is that you have the option to get rid of pests on your own, or have a pest control professional do the job for you. There are many companies you can choose from, offering different pest control services for different types of pests.
The process often starts from home inspection - which
includes identification of sources of infestations, the amount of infestation
and how much the infestation has damaged the structure. If you have chosen to
hire a pest control expert, the service provider would offer suggestions for
pest extermination while considering the concerns you may have about the
processes. Also, while an expert may have specific strategies and methods for
certain situations, they may tailor their actions to ensure that they do not
just apply the best treatment but also employ pest control techniques that you
are comfortable with.
The process also includes the use of either chemical or
non-chemical type of extermination. The fastest way of eliminating pests and
the most commonly used by experts is chemical extermination, or the use of
insecticide sprays or powder. Experts generally use chemicals and compounds
that are specifically designed to kill pests, and at the same time prevent
damage to structures. Meanwhile, especially if you are doing the process on
your own, you may also choose to use non-chemical pest control methods, such as
habitat modification, elimination of possible hiding spots for pests, and
application of pest-baiting or trapping systems.
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