It’s unfortunate, but the average American homeowner encounters a pest around five times a week. Some of these extra roommates may be harmless, while others can pose a threat to not only your health but also your property.
You can do your best to make your home as unattractive as possible to pests. But sometimes, they’re insistent on moving in.
So, what can you do when you’re facing a possible infestation? Here’s a comprehensive emergency pest control plan for every type of pest.
Identification and Assessment
You must first identify what you’re dealing with to deal with pests effectively. Some common pests we find are:
- Ants
- Cockroaches
- Termites
- Bed bugs
- Mosquitos
- Flies
- Spiders
- Rodents
You can get clues by inspecting your property. Look for droppings, nests, chewed materials, or actual pests.
Immediate Response Plan
Depending on the extent of the infestation, you’ll most likely need professional pest control services. However, you’ll want to take care of things in the meantime.
In general, you should clean your house thoroughly. If you’re dealing with pests such as bed bugs, wash your sheets in hot water.
Ensure that no traces of food are left out and that junk is cleared up. This will eliminate hiding spaces and nesting materials.
You can also seal entry points on your own with caulk. There are some products you can apply to kill and/or deter pests; make sure you read all labels before
applying to keep your household safe.
Pest Control Services
Call a pest control professional like Enviro to assist with your problem. These experts can identify entry points you might’ve missed.
In addition, they can provide a custom plan to eliminate pests for good. This includes using professional pest control products that aren’t available to the general public. They can also remove nests and clean your house safely.
Long-Term Prevention Strategies
Long-term prevention is key to keeping your home pest-free. The pest control company should provide you with instructions after they’ve cleared your current infestation. However, we’ll also give you some general tips.
You should:
- Regularly clean your property
- Remove waste promptly
- Perform regular landscaping
- Inspect your property and seal up entry points
- Set and monitor traps
Plus, keep the pest control company’s contact information readily available. That way, you can give them a call at the first sign of trouble. Early action is essential in keeping a full-blown infestation at bay.
Emergency Pest Control Is Crucial
No one likes to find unwanted guests in their home, especially if they’re creepy crawlies. So, having a plan for emergency pest control can give you peace of mind, as you’ll know exactly what to do if you find suspicious evidence.
Just remember to keep your home spotless, even if you don’t have a current infestation. If you make your property uninhabitable, then pests will move on and settle in elsewhere instead of bothering you.
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