An infestation of pests in your home should not mean that you automatically reach for the pesticide spray can. There are more eco-...
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Summer is typically the height of pesky insect season, but if the thought of using pesticides is "bugging" you, you'll be happy to know more pest control companies are adopting the environmentally friendly approach.
If you do find you have pests the most important thing is finding what is causing them. Is there an area of your house that is allowing them to come in? It is vital that the root cause of the pest is attended to: having someone come out and only treating for the pest without fixing the root cause is just going to cause the problem to come back.
In many cases, pests are in your home because of conditions of the property, and some of these pest problems can be solved without the use of pesticides.
If you're looking to hire a pest control company there are options these days for eco-friendly opportunities. Instead of using traditional pesticides, you can ask about non-toxic methods. This is really important for consumers especially if you have pets and children, as this ensures that following any pest control application, your home is immediately returned to a safe environment.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, which are endorsed by DEFRA, use information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment in combination with available pest control methods to manage pest damage with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment.
With more eco-friendly and safer products available, costs for these products are coming down and are now comparable to traditional methods. However, homeowners need to understand that natural products take longer to work, and the effectiveness diminishes more rapidly than chemical pesticides.
It's important that homeowners interested in green pest control ask the pest control agent about the ingredients being used in products. It is essential that if you are to come in contact with any pest control products, you should follow all safety guidelines and always wash your hands with soap and water after handling.
Article provided by Lavender Pest Control