To Get Rid of Bugs and Rodents, follow this #1 Rule

People often ask Pest HQ experts if it’s really possible to get rid of bugs and rodents on their own. The answer: ABSOLUTELY! Unfortunately, many people don’t follow the #1 rule of successful DIY pest control: KNOW YOUR PEST. The more you understand the pest, the more effective you are at controlling it.

Unfortunately, when most people see a bug or rodent in the home, they frantically apply pesticides. Not only is this ineffective, but it can make the problem worse. (It’s a real issue with a common ant pest.)

Instead, do the following:

Identify. It’s important to know the type of pest – and often the species of pest -- causing the problem because their different behaviours and biology will dictate your DIY control efforts. For instance, knowing how a pest gets indoors and its preferred food and nesting sites will guide you where to inspect, trap and act to prevent future invasions.

Inspect. Armed with the above intel, you now know where to look for signs of pest activity and how and why the critters are getting inside. Monitoring traps provide helpful clues. Inspect when the pest is most active.

Control. The best methods to control pests include making your home less attractive to them, and using effective natural products and mechanical controls (traps, vacuuming).  Pest HQ sells money-saving product bundles to control common pests. Bundles ship fast and can be picked up at Pest HQ’s warehouse location.

Prevent. Keep pests out of your home for good by sealing gaps, holes, cracks and other pest entry points with specially designed exclusion materials.

Questions? Contact Pest HQ.