MISCONCEPTIONS
ABOUT HOME
PEST CONTROL
5
Insects and rodents are the
rudest uninvited houseguests.
They eat your food, leave
droppings everywhere and never
say thank you.
If a pest could talk, they’d
probably tell you that they
thrive off of misinformation.
Many of the most common
misconceptions about home
pest control encourage invasions
to get worse.
Finding out the truth could change
how you approach pest control
and improve the effectiveness
of treatments.
Only Dirty Homes
Get Pest Problems
#1
If you’ve ever believed that
a cockroach problem is due
to a lack of cleaning, then you
can take a deep breath and relax.
Sure, pests do like to find an easy
dinner, but that’s not the only
reason why they come into homes.
Pests seek out water and shelter,
which are two things that your
house easily provides.
You can clean all day, but a
cockroach or rat may still come.
This is why professional treatments
work along with your efforts
at decluttering.
A Successful Mouse
Trap Brings Victory
#2
After seeing bite marks on food
or even running across a mouse
in your house, it is normal to take
prompt action.
Mousetraps are many people’s
first defense against what seems
like a small pest invasion.
Unfortunately, mice all look alike.
The one you saw in your garage
is likely not the same one you
found in your kitchen.
In the pest control field, we often
say that if you see one mouse,
then you’ve likely got a raging
infestation in your house.
A successful mouse trap catch
only means that you have one
less to worry about.
Insects Only Sting
When They
Are Provoked
#3
This one is partially true.
Most insects prefer not
to come near a human
unless they are threatened.
You can technically do your part
by avoiding bee hives and
spiderwebs, but you could still
get hurt.
Insects often lurk in places that
you don’t know about.
Reaching into a dark cabinet
is a common way for people
to get stung by a spider.
Scorpions might be in your
shoes or other clothing,
and a bee hive might be
out of sight.
Inspecting your home
frequently for pests prevents
potential stings.
Seeing No Pests
Means There’s
No Problem
#4
Everyone deserves the right
to relax in their own home.
With pest control, you still need
to take a cautious approach
about fully relaxing.
Many pest problems go
undetected for months
or even years.
Carpenter ants, rodents and
cockroaches can live inside
the walls of your home.
Spiders love guest rooms
and other unused spaces.
Seasonal inspections help
you know whether or not your
home is truly pest-free.
You Can Easily
Control Pests With
DIY Methods
#5
DIY pest control methods range
from using herbs to deter pests
to over the counter sprays and traps.
As we mentioned before, these
could make you think that the
problem is solved when it isn’t.
Sprays and powders can also
create other problems.
Some are completely ineffective
or dangerous.
Spraying a wasp nest or beehive
could cause you to get caught
in a stinging swarm.
Others could cause the problem
to spread.
Ant spray has a tendency to send
the insects running to other parts
of your house or yard.
If you find a DIY method that you
want to try, then ask us about it.
We’ll let you know if it could work
or create a bigger problem.
Now that you know the truth,
make sure to spread the news.
Don’t let your neighbor think that
scrubbing the floors will stop
the roaches from coming.
You might also want to tell a family
member that a single mouse caught
in a trap could be just the beginning.
Working together is the only way to stop
unwanted visitors and end unhelpful
beliefs about pest control.
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