When to call the professionals for pest control-Nothing is better than owning a home – and nothing is worse than when uninvited guests come to stay.
There are many pests that are looking to find their way onto your property and into your home. They can cause great damage to the foundation of your home, your furniture, and even your health. In other words, you don’t want any sort of pests staying with you.
The tricky thing is that they can be hard to find sometimes. They have a habit of hiding out where you can’t locate them and, before you know it, they have already inflicted great damage to you and your home. That is why calling a professional is so important.
What are some signs that a pest pro needs to be called upon? What should you be looking out for to ensure that your home is safe from pesky pests?
Droppings
If you are ever in your attic, basement, or looking through your cabinets and you find small animal droppings, the chances are high that some sort of pest has made its way into your home.
When you notice these droppings from a pest, it is time to pick up the phone.
Pests hardly live on their own. So if you find even a few small droppings, chances are high that a whole family or group is burrowed somewhere into the confines of your house. Pest problems do not go away on their own and that means that a trained professional is the only way to really make sure that they’re gone for good.
If you find droppings in your home, a pest is there and enjoying itself. It is time to change that. A professional will be able to examine the droppings and know just what they are dealing with. That means they will also know the best course of action to get rid of them. In no time at all, the pests will have fled your home and you will be comfortable again.
Bite Marks
Many pests, especially little furry ones like mice and rats, like to chew on things. This is horrible for your home and a very good indication that you have unwanted guests on your property.
You will usually find bite or gnaw marks in places such as attics and basements, often in dark places. That is because bite marks are a sign that a pest is trying to build a nest for a family.
They commonly chew on wires and boxes. As you can imagine, a pest chewing on your wires is very bad news and can be downright dangerous, leading to fires. That is why if you notice any chew marks, it is time to pick up the phone and call a local company to eliminate the problem as soon as possible.
It’s not only wires and boxes that pests will chew on. They have a habit of biting into your favorite fabrics and furniture too. This is a great way to ruin some of your favorite items in your house.
Smells & Sounds
If you notice any sorts of odd smells in your house, you might be dealing with a pest. Additionally, if you are hearing odd sounds – especially from places like your attic or basement, then you also might have a pest.
You are very familiar with the smells and sounds of your home. If anything seems different or unpleasant, there is a good chance that a pest has made its way into your place. But you might not be sure, which is why you should call a pest company to find out for sure. They know what to look for – and what to smell and hear for, too. They will be able to zero in on the problem and get rid of quickly.
