Imagine trying to cure a disease that you can’t identify. It would be pretty hard, wouldn’t it? The same idea applies to pest control. There’s not much use in trying to manage a pest infestation if you don’t know which pest you’ve got on your hands. Today, we’re going to look at a few steps you can take to identify pest infestations and who to call when you’ve got a pest problem.
1. Check out the pest
The first step in identifying your pest infestation is to simply check out the pest. Take note of its characteristics. For example, what colour is it? How large is it? What shape is it and how many legs does it have? These are the characteristics that will help identify which pest you’re dealing with.
2. Do some research
Research is important when identifying pest infestations. Don’t worry, this won’t involve heading down to the library, opening up a book on cockroaches and taking notes for hours on end. By ‘research’, we simply mean comparing some images of common pests on the internet with the pests you’ve seen in your home. Then, you’ll be able to get closer to identifying your pest infestation.
3. More research
Once you think you’ve figured out which pest infestation you’re dealing with, learn more about their behaviours, habitats, what attracts them and what threats they bring to your home. This way, you’ll be able to determine the severity of the issue and contact an expert.
4. Call a professional
While you’re welcome to try and solve the problem yourself, it’s often more trouble than it’s worth. Calling a professional pest control expert will guarantee that you’re using the right methods to control your pest infestation, rather than implementing the wrong methods for the wrong pest.
Reasons to call professional pest management
- Difficult to determine the scale of the infestation
While you may clearly be able to see a few signs of pest infestation, there’s a lot more to pest management than what we can see. You may only be able to see a few bugs, for example, when there are in fact a lot more behind walls, under floorboards, etc.
- Long-term results
Calling a professional will guarantee long-term results in pest management, rather than a few days or weeks’ worth of a pest-free house. Exterminators use methods that have a lasting effect on your home.
We hope this helps you identify your pest infestation and take action against those pesky household pests. If you’re after a little extra help, don’t hesitate to call Adams Pest Control. Servicing Melbourne, Geelong and Adelaide, Adams Pest Control offer long-term pest management results, using state-of-the-art monitoring technology for a top quality yet affordable service. Contact the experts at Adams Pest Control for a quote and get one step closer to a pest-free home today.