Pest Control Around Kids and Pets
One of the most nerve-wracking things to see in your home is a pest. A myriad of questions floods your mind. Are you dealing with an infestation? What should your next step be? This is an especially difficult decision if you have children and pets.
Typically, you use chemicals to kill the pests lingering in your home. However, they negatively affect overall health, especially in younger children who are still developing. Certain pest control ingredients remain in their respiratory system for years after exposure.
Fortunately, there are still pest control methods that are safe and work. Here are some common methods experts recommend for keeping your home pest-free.
Keep your home clean
The majority of pests thrive in a home filled with lingering food and waste. They can scavenge for trace amounts of food and survive if you have crumbs lying around your home. If you want the unwanted guests to leave, starve them out by making sure you regularly wipe behind yourself when you prepare and eat your meals. You should also transfer ingredients like flour and sugar into containers that are harder to penetrate.
Make sure you dispose of any uneaten pet food. Otherwise, pests will eat it and continue to spread their germs.
Prioritize proper insulation
When your home is insulated, pests have a hard time even getting inside. Something as small as a hole or a crack can be enough to let in pests. Until they’re sealed, you leave your home vulnerable to an infestation of more than one kind of pest, especially in the cooler months.
A preventative measure you can take against pests is to have a professional like Precision Siding & Windows come in and seal any cracks in your home’s foundation. Rather than trying to infiltrate your home, the unwanted guests will seek shelter elsewhere.
Consult professional advice
Consulting a pest control expert is one of the best ways to learn which solutions are best for your home. When you set up your consultation, simply ask which solutions are best for a home with pets and children. Since they have years of experience, they can recommend what works with the least amount of side effects. They can also inform you on how to keep your children and animals away from treated areas to minimize contact.
Being a homeowner with children and pets makes it hard to deal with pests. With the right techniques, you don't have to compromise between keeping your family safe and removing unwanted pests from your home. If you're proactive, you can prevent a pest infestation.
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