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Hamilton is a city that just keeps on growing, and residents taking up more and more space comes with an inevitable complication: pests.
Hamilton’s low population density affords plenty of space for everyone who lives there, including common pests, the most common being rodents, roaches, and fleas.
When faced with a pest control problem, it can be tempting to try to eradicate the invaders by yourself. But this attempt to save money can actually end up costing more in the long run than simply calling for pest control in Hamilton right away.
Pests want to live with you as badly as you want them out, and rats especially are cautious of anything new in their environment, including traps. They will avoid anything unfamiliar until enough time has passed for them to get used to it. In the meantime, they will continue to breed, increasing the number of pests in your home.
You may have heard that there are certain smells that rats hate, like citronella or peppermint, and while this is true, essential oils won’t drive rats out of your home; they will simply move to another part of the house.
Rats can be tricky to entice with poison as well.
In addition, it can be hard to determine what kind of pest you actually have, and how many.
When faced with a pest control problem, it’s best to call in the professionals right away, saving you time and money.
Best Practices to Avoid a Pest Control Problem
The best offence is a good defence. To avoid an infestation of larger pests such as raccoons, rats, and mice, ensure your garbage and compost bins are not over filled and never leave food waste exposed.
Having your home checked regularly by a pest control specialist for cracks or other entry points leading into your home is another great choice and can be instrumental in avoiding a pest control problem in the first place.
How do I know if I have a pest control problem?
Common signs of a pest infestation are droppings, foul odors, scratch marks or holes chewed through plastic bags or food containers, trails of dirt or crumbs in random, strange places. You may also hear them scurry across the floor, notice slight movements of curtains or find rugs disturbed for no reason. You may even hear larger pests like raccoons or squirrels moving around in the walls or ceiling.
Signs of a bug infestations will present themselves in the form of webbing, nests, grime built up on walls, holes chewed through paper or food, bites or other skin reactions.
A bed bug infestation will commonly cause itchy bites along with blood stains on your sheets.
So, You’ve Got Pests…Now What?
Sometimes, our best strategies are not enough and, one way or another, critters move in. At the first sign of pests, immediately store food items securely and check crevices and shelves for signs of pests.
If you find yourself with a pest problem, don’t hesitate. Call your local pest control expert today for pest control in Hamilton.