Pest Control: Don’t Always Try This at Home

In this day and age, due to our independent nature, we feel we can do anything and everything – which isn’t always a bad thing. But sometimes, what we fail to realise is that some tasks are best left to the experts, as potentially, we could make a bad situation worse.

For example, spraying certain banned chemicals could result in not being able to sell your house in the future; there are certain protocols and regulations to follow when it comes to pest control. Also, it is important to remember that one particular chemical may not necessarily kill all types of pests and to be extra vigilant if you have children or pets.

At Empire Pest Control in London, we take your pest control issues extremely seriously, and are on hand should you need to determine whether your home is ridden with pests or not.

However, there are a few basic measures you can take to decrease the chances of attracting these pesky bugs into your home. We have detailed some of these below.

• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness is practised throughout your home. Bugs are attracted to food and dirt. If there isn’t any, you are less likely to attract this type of pest
• Ensure food is stored in containers, preferably airtight ones. It is important to keep food covered to reduce any access or motive for these pests
• Ensure you empty the bins regularly. Household and food waste is a haven for pests to hibernate and thrive in
• If you fear you may have bed bugs, do not drag your mattress down the stairs and out of the house. In doing so, you are likely to spread the infestation. You are better off keeping everything in one location until the pest control specialists take over
• Generally, in shared buildings and apartments, it is very difficult to get rid of an infestation. Ideally, the whole building will need to be treated at the same time
• Keep a close eye on wood items and furniture around your home. If you notice that the softer parts of the wood are starting to disappear, you likely have a termite infestation
• If you have any reason to believe or suspect you may have an infestation, it is best not to leave it and see what happens. The longer the pests are left, the further they can spread. Acting sooner rather than later is the key here. Don’t forget, some pests can have an impact on your health, too
• A lot of bugs thrive on warmth and humid conditions. This also means they wouldn’t mind hibernating in your kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge fan, etc. Keep these areas and appliances clean at all times and always wipe and clean prior to use
• If you have any pets, it is important to maintain their health and always check for fleas. Fleas breed, multiply and spread incredibly fast, so it is imperative to keep on top of this

Remember, for all your pest control needs in London, or for any advice, give the professionals at Empire Pest control a call, to see how we can help you stay pest-free this year.