The three ways homeowners deal with pests – What about you?
There are three types of homeowners when it comes to pest control.
- The first is the type that opts for an offensive strategy by launching a proactive preventive campaign.
- The second type of homeowner is the one that sees an infestation…and eventually calls a pest control company.
- The third type is the one that just hopes it goes away on its own.
Clearly the preventive campaign will work the best because, if you can prevent the pests from entering your home in the first place, it’s a lot easier than finding and rooting them out once they are in.
What about the costs?
Additionally, from the economical point of view, the preventive strategy will probably cost you less in the long run. This is especially true if you get a severe infestation and the costs that can bring. Just as well, it might add a few months to your life span by lowering your stress level and preventing the diseases some of these pests can carry.
Now that spring is here, temperatures will be going up and lots of insects and other potential pests will emerge looking for some family to pester.
So, for those forward-looking homeowners in the preventive camp, now is the time to start reviewing areas that need attention and consulting a reliable pest control company to visit and assist with what needs to be done.
Preventive strategies on tap
For these proactive types, we are offering a free brochure on how to save money by preparing your home and how to live a lifestyle that precludes vermin, insects and other pests from even setting foot (paw?) in your home.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to pest control in your home.
Not only do you keep pests out of your home, you keep the diseases they bring out as well.
Be proactive
Why not be proactive? stay tuned for our posts on different types of pests and how to make them feel unwelcome at your house. Happy Spring 2022, everyone!
Startling pest and insect facts
- According to a leading entomologist, assuming 1.4 million ants per person on earth, there are over 10 quadrillion ants on the planet at any one time!
- Certain studies point to over 9 million species on the planet, of these, some 90 % are estimated to be insects
- Rats are known to be vectors of leptospirosis, bubonic plague, Lassa fever, and Hantavirus
- Rats can have 20 offspring or more at once
- Houseflies can sense sugar on their feet which are 10 million times more sensitive than the human tongue (from the American Museum of Natural History.)
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To avoid all these problems, schedule a home inspection and get two steps ahead of pests.
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