6 Things You Shouldn't Do If You Have a Pest Infestation

Dealing with pest infestation, regardless of size and shape, will always be a difficult and tricky task. One misstep and you can:

·         contribute to the damage done to your property;

·         spread the problem to the other parts of your home; and

·         make it more difficult to get rid of your house pests.

So, don’t be careless. Once you’ve established you have an infestation, find out what’s wrecking your home and contact its respective terminator.

If you have a termite problem, get in touch with a provider of termite control in Singapore. If you have a mosquito problem, secure a provider of mosquitocontrol in Singapore and so on. Then, try to confine the infestation to its focal point. Don’t make the problem worse by committing the following mistakes.

1.    Disturbing the nest

Disturbing the nest (e.g., poking it, moving it, attacking it with bug spray, etc.) is never the best course of action when dealing with an infestation. Not only will you agitate its inhabitants and make them more aggressive, but you’ll also ramp up their activity. So, stick to locating the nest. Leave whatever comes after to the professionals.

2.    Relying solely on homemade solutions

You have an infestation, not a minor pest issue. Do-it-yourself solutions won’t be able to dent your problem. So, don’t make them the center of your pest management game plan. Rely on commercial products that focus on your problem (e.g., if you have a bed bug infestation, buy something that specifically kills bed bugs in Singapore) while you wait for the pest control specialists to come by.

3.    Assuming that more is better

This is related to the previous point. If you do use commercial solutions, always follow the instructions. Follow the label directions. Going overboard with the insecticide may damage not only your property but also your and your housemates’ health. Also, don’t mix pesticides and never transfer them to other containers.

4.    Disregarding your family pets during your pest management

Especially if they are freely roaming around your home. Make sure your dog or cat has no access to the parts of your house that’s infested and/or treated with pesticide.

5.    Put off calling the exterminator

Don’t put off calling pest control. Once you’ve determined you have an infestation, call an exterminator immediately. The longer you delay calling a specialist, the more time your pests will have to spread and wreak havoc.

6.    Leave everything up to the pest control specialists

Just because you’ve already called pest control services, doesn’t mean that you can just sit back and relax. Prepare your home for the exterminator. Find the nest or the focal points of the problem. If possible, eliminate your pests’ food sources. Store your food and other perishable goods somewhere sealed and safe. Fix leaky plumbing.

Get rid of clutter throughout your home.

Whether you’re dealing with a manageable pest problem or a full-blown infestation, make sure you don’t commit any of these mistakes. Contact the appropriate exterminator as soon as possible!