6 Pest Control Myths Exposed.

If you are on the internet looking for pest control tips and techniques, it is wise to first acquaint yourself with some of the top myths in the industry.

These myths can cause a lot of harm by making you think you don’t have a problem when you do or that you can handle it on your own when you (sometimes) cannot.

Thanks to the internet and social media, there’s more harmful pest control advice than ever.  Here are the six most common pest control myths to help put some of these misconceptions to rest.

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Myth #1 – You would see pests if you had a pest problem

  • When most envision bed bugs, we picture them crawling about an unsanitary home day and night. This concept is not always the case, as the pests can and will inhabit any space so long as they can find warmth and an available source of food.
  • Whether it’s a sparkling-clean, five-star hotel or a dirty apartment building, the bugs are not picky about their lodging.

Myth # 2 – Bedbugs only live in dirty homes

  • This concept does not maintain for well-fed cats.   With enough access to good food, cats often lose their motivation to hunt.  Cats that are well taken care of tend to play around with the mice if they catch them – if they catch them at all.

Myth #3 – Pet cats are effective at rodent pest control

  • This concept does not maintain for well-fed cats.   With enough access to good food, cats often lose their motivation to hunt.  Cats that are well taken care of tend to play around with the mice if they catch them – if they catch them at all.

Myth #4 – Ultrasonic repellants are effective

  • Ultrasonic devices are designed to use ultra-high frequency sound waves to drive pests away.  It seems like a great idea, but the problem is that manufacturers of these products have yet to support their claims with scientific evidence.

Myth #5 – Clean homes do not have pests.

  • It’s easier to understand with bed bugs.  Since they are small and their food source is blood, a cluttered, dirty house is irrelevant.
  • With the theme of “food source available,” we can extend this to other pests, like cockroaches, ants, and rats.  The fact is that they can survive in spotlessly clean homes, just as long as they have a food source!
  • The only reason a dirty household would be more susceptible to a pest infestation is clutter hiding early warning signs of a pest control problem.  Therefore, eliminating all possible food sources is the most crucial point in the dirty versus clean debate.

Myth #6 – You can usually get rid of pests yourself.

Knowing when to call in the professionals is essential.  Hardware stores can be an excellent place to start for simple pest control issues, but in many cases, these retail remedies do not work and can even make the problem worse.

If you have any questions or feel that you may have an issue with pests, contact Ecopest Pest Control today.  We are here to help rid your home or business of any unwanted pests!