Tips For Home Pest Control

The first important step in the process of insect control is to identify the insect that is present so that the proper control procedure will be used. The internet is a great source of information, and pest control officers from you local company will undoubtedly be able to help identify your pest.

You can usually control light infestations of pests in the house by carefully following directions on your pesticide container and by doing a thorough job of application. Sanitation and good housekeeping are possibly the most important aspects in controlling or preventing pests, but even well-kept homes sometimes become infested.

Certain pests found outside may be eliminated before they enter the home. However, some insects live entirely within the home, where they must be controlled by applying spray, dust, bait or aerosol pesticides to areas where they are most frequently found. If the infestation is severe and widespread, it is advisable to employ the services of a pest control company, which has pesticides and application equipment not generally available to homeowners.

Safety Tips

• Read and follow all directions on the container label.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact with insecticides and prolonged inhalation of spray mist.
• Do not spray oil solutions near an open flame (pilot lights).
• Do not risk contaminating food by treating near food, dishes or cooking and eating utensils.
• Dispose of empty pesticide containers, and do not puncture or incinerate aerosol or pressurised spray cans.
• Store insecticides in the labeled original containers, in a dry place where they cannot contaminate foodstuffs and where children and pets do not have access to them.
• After using pesticides, always wash your hands and face and any other exposed body areas.

Prevention and Control Hints

Before applying insecticides for pest control, you can help ensure better control by doing the following:

• Clean out areas that make good homes for the pest.
• Clean up areas that collect grease, food scraps or other spillage that might provide a food source.
• Eliminate excessive storage boxes from the loft and garage, and clean up foliage or other hiding places from around the outside foundation.
• If grain or flour pests are present, locate the infested material. Go through all cereal boxes, flour, beans, dry pet food and spice containers until the infestation source is located. Dispose of the infested material, then lightly apply pesticide.
• Carefully check newly purchased dried foods for insect infestations, and store foods in tightly sealed glass, plastic or metal containers rather than in sacks, bags or boxes.
• To date, ultrasonic, electronic or sound control devices have not been proved to be effective or practical in pest control.

Article provided by Dynamic Pest Control