Pest Control Tips When Buying A Home
There are only a few things that can exceed the excitement you feel when you buy a home. To make sure that the whole process goes as smooth as possible, you need to do certain things. Apart from the cosmetic updates that you would like to add to your new home, you also need to take into account any issues that may not be instantly noticeable. One good example is a termite infestation and that’s why home inspection by a pest control expert is crucial. Why Pest Inspection Is Crucial? Termites, which are commonly called silent destroyers because they are capable of voraciously chewing through flooring, wood, and even wallpaper without being noticed, lead to over $5 billion worth of property damage every year. Generally speaking, this is not included in the homeowner’s insurance. Before adding your signature on the dotted line, potential buyers must ask for a termite inspection, also called as a wood destroying organism inspection, by a pest control specialist to avoid dealing with expensive repairs once the deal is done. Although a regular home inspection evaluates the home’s physical structure from the roof down to the foundation, a termite new home inspection concentrates on finding indications of termite damage, and conditions that attract pests like moisture, crevices, and cracks. When finished, the pest control expert will provide a new home pest control report and offer a recommended course of action. When checking out a new house, pest control Myrtle Beach professionals suggest that you watch out for certain red flags that may indicate that a termite infestation is right in front of you. Mud tubes...
Pest Control Tips: How To Make Your House Less Appealing
Making your house unattractive to mice, rodents, and other small animals is indeed an unusual pest control tip. But if you really think about it, it actually makes sense. Pests come to your house for a reason. They’re not there simply to annoy you or make fun of you. They found something they need to survive in your home and that is why they are staking claim and marking your home as their own. What do pests see in your home? Well, what do pests need to survive? They need food and shelter. And those are what they see and want in your home. It wouldn’t be a bad thing if these animals are cuddly and cute. Unfortunately, most of them are dirty, smelly, and even carry diseases which they could easily transmit to you and the rest of your family. Even though you make your house ultimately clean and sanitized at all times, these pests will still be able to find their way into your home. They are able to do this because you have what they need. So what you need to do is make your house less appealing to these pests by blocking their easy entrance and removing their sources of food. Blocking easy entrance for pest control Keep in mind that these pests are not only small in size. They are also able to squeeze their body to make it even much smaller to be able to enter your house. What you should do then is go outside your house and take a walk around it, looking for holes in your doors, windows, walls, and...
Insider’s Tips About Pest Control During The Cold Months
As temperatures drop, most homeowners abandon their pest control efforts with the highly noticeable absence of flying insects. However, you must keep in mind that the absence of mosquitoes, flies, and bees, doesn’t mean there won’t be any pests at all during winter. Also, it is not completely true that all animals – including pests – are in hibernation mode in the cold months. Some are still on the lookout for warmth and sources of food and water. And they might just find your house a great prospect if you fail to continue your pest control Myrtle Beach routine. Which pests can you expect during winter? According to industry experts, the most common pests often seen during winter are mice, cockroaches, and spiders. These pests are found sneaking and crawling underfoot looking for the most convenient hiding place where they will wait for the cold months to pass. And for them to survive, they need a place that offers warmth and an immediate source of food and water. Aside from the inconvenience they bring, the primary reason why you need to hire a professional pest control specialist is that of the dangers the products and the pests bring. Mice and other rodents are known to carry harmful diseases which they can transfer easily to humans by walking on their food. Spiders could bite, which can be poisonous depending on the species. Cockroaches, on the other hand, could carry various bacteria and microorganisms that can trigger asthma and allergy attacks. To help you ensure that these pests will not get inside your home, here are some pest control tips from the...