Pests are ideally parasites; they stick to your home and eat your food without giving any value in return. To make matters worse, they destroy your property and belongings, and some of them even carry parasites that can give you and your family disease. Therefore, pests are a health hazard and should be dealt with as soon as they are spotted. More than half of home owners in Singapore have had a pest infestation in the last one year. This means that the pest problem is a menace and controlling them before they cause harm to you, your home and family is of paramount importance. Below are pest management strategies to help you keep off the pests from invading and breeding in your home.
Pest Management Strategies
Pest control and management is not an easy task; it requires a professional’s keen eye. If left alone pests can be disastrous.
Fumigation
Pest fumigation employs a pest control strategy aimed at filling the whole building with fumigants to suffocate or poison the pests and insects found inside. It has been considered one of the most effective ways to eradicate pest infestations of particular solid wood-boring insects known to cause massive damage to property. Such pests live in colonies, whereby they force holes through wood to build their homes and breeding grounds. The result is that they will leave you with a weak structure that can collapse if no action is taken against these pesky insects. The fumigation process involves enclosing the infested area in a tent-like structure to the area that needs to be fumigated. The area is also sealed properly to make it gas-tight and prevent fumigants from leaking. After the area is enclosed, it is cordoned off and no activity is allowed to take place in the area for at least 24 hours (also known as the exposure period). Once the fumigants are through with their function the enclosed area is aired out. The little gas remaining is in negligible amounts and is considered harmless to humans. This method has proven to work effectively against controlling and killing pests. Fumigants rapidly infiltrate through cracks, crevices, holes, grains and various structures to stop the infestations. Contrary to popular belief, no toxic material is left behind once fumigants are through with their job. Therefore, humans are completely free of harm.
Termite Inspection, Control and Management
Termites can be disastrous. They chew through wood and leave behind huge lumps of soil. While they are a threat to structures, especially wooden, this threat is often overlooked by many homeowners. If left uncontrolled termites can literally bring a structure down. For many homeowners, getting rid of a sustained termite infestation is not only a frustrating, but also an expensive process that leaves many homeowners devastated. However, it is even more dangerous if these termites are left uncontrolled, as they can substantially undermine the integrity of your structure or property. Working with a pest control company will enable your structure to be termite-proofed to make it undesirable for termites. There are both pre-construction and pre-construction methods for decimating termite colonies.
Mosquito Control
Pesky mosquitoes are also a menace. If left uncontrolled, mosquitoes can breed in bushes and stagnant water to grow in large numbers. While physically small, mosquitoes are a deadly breed of creatures in the whole world. They have been a leading cause of the death in some countries. They have also been known to spread dengue fever and malaria, to the point of killing their victims if medical attention is not sought in time. While you can reduce malaria prevalence by sleeping under a treated mosquito net, some mosquitoes will find their way into your home and bite you before you get to bed. Larvacide is a chemical used to eradicate mosquito larvae and the entire population over time. Attacking mosquitoes at their most vulnerable stage (larvae) in their lifecycle has proven to be a very effective method. Misting is also an eco-friendly method that involves spraying a thin mist over a plantation without harming the flora and fauna. However, mosquitoes that come feeding on the vegetation or plant sap are killed by the misting chemicals.
Bedbug Control
Bedbugs are found even in the beds of some five-star hotels. They hide in mattresses, linen, bed sheets, curtains, and sofas, where they multiply at an alarming rate, making them hard to eliminate. They do the hiding by the day and launch deadly attacks at night when their unsuspecting victim is asleep. They will hide in cracks, holes and crevices until they spot their prey. Bedbugs can infiltrate your home and build colonies that are difficult to eliminate. If you suspect that there may be bedbugs in your home, call the pest control services immediately and have them eliminated before they multiply in large numbers.
Cockroach Control and Management
Cock roaches love feeding on food remains in the kitchen and drains. These small insects are often difficult to eliminate on your own. Since cockroaches are nocturnal, they can be best spotted at night when the lights are switched off. They feed on a wide range of things and food items, and their breeding is aggressive, making infestations to grow quickly. However, observing general cleanliness can be an effective way of controlling cockroaches and preventing them from invading your home. Keep any dustbins or trash cans closed, and avoid littering the entire area. It is no secret that cockroaches are very much attracted to all forms of dirt and un-cleanliness. Seal any cracks that may be making it easy for roaches to hide and breed.
Conclusion
Many homes have experienced some form of pest infestation in the last one year. From ants to bedbugs, mosquitoes and termites, these pests can be very destructive to property, and can pose a health hazard to humans. While it is difficult to completely keep them out, observing some level of cleanliness and conducting a home inspection on a regular basis can be effective against pests. Wood boring insects can compromise the integrity of your property’s structure, and mosquitoes can cause disease and even death. Therefore, should you notice any termite or pest activity in your home, call your pest control services company to help you get rid of them before they multiply and form large colonies.
