There are a variety of pests that can come into your home uninvited. Rats, bees, ants and spiders are just a few examples. When the problem gets out of hand, it’s important that you turn to the help of professionals who know what they’re doing. Pest control can be very safe and effective when children and pets are around, but there are also a number of chemicals and products that have an active ingredient that could be deadly for not only your pests, but for your family as well.
If you’re tempted to utilize DIY methods for pest control in your home, we encourage you to stop where you are and call in a professional. You may have the best intentions when it comes to preventing exposure to the pesticide, but children and pets can often get themselves into trouble quite easily without you knowing. The active ingredients used in many store-bought products can include things like carbamate, organophosphate, pyrethroid and biopesticides. When used incorrectly, these ingredients can cause nervous system disruption, skin irritation, breathing problems and even cancer. You and your family can become very sick from the improper use of pesticides.
When you work with a pest control company to protect your home from insects, rodents and other unwanted critters, you’ll be working with knowledgeable professionals that know how to quickly get rid of pests without putting you or your family at risk. They know what products can safely be used indoors, and which ones are meant to be used outdoors only. It doesn’t cost a lot of money to hire a professional to control pests in and around your home, but the safety and peace of mind that you receive is incredibly important.
If you’re looking for other reasons why you should utilize professional pest control services in your home, here are some of our top reasons.
There are many diseases that can be carried around by pests and then transferred to humans. When you work with a reputable pest control company, they will know what kind of products to use that are safe for you and your family, but that will also be effective towards treating the pests quickly before they can pass anything on.
Pests can do a lot of damage in a very short amount of time. They can chew through wires, putting you at risk of a house fire. They can make nests in your walls or in inconspicuous places that could cause structural damage. There are even pests that will chew through the wood framing of your home. It’s best to prevent a pest problem before it happens, but you definitely need to have an issue addressed as soon as you notice that something is going on.
It’s important that we all do our part to protect the planet while we’re here. Some chemicals can leach into the ground, affecting the soil on your property or disrupting the water table barrier. There are specific products that are environmentally friendly, while still being effective at eliminating pests. You can speak with a pest control technician to figure out what would be the best option.
A lot of homeowners think that they’ll save money by purchasing DIY products at their local store and applying them around the home themselves. These products can actually be very expensive, and a lot of times they’re ineffective. You may find yourself buying multiple products and layering unsafe items one on top of another to try and get the problem under control. In the end, you’ll need the help of a professional anyway, and you may have exposed you, your children, and your pets to toxic chemicals. It’s a good idea to simply call upon the pros right away when you need pest control services. The professionals you work with will provide you with safe and effective methods of controlling pests without all the guesswork and unnecessary expenses.
If you’re in need of pest control for your home that is safe for your pets and children, contact us at PestNow. Located in Central Virginia, PestNow is a veteran-owned and operated local business that offers a variety of professional pest-control services throughout the areas of Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Northern Neck. When you let PestNow control pests for you, you get the best of both worlds: The support of the nationwide PestNow organization and the personalized service, individual attention, and professional expertise of the local Virginians who own and operate our three locations covering the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Northern Neck areas.
