You must have faced some kind of pest infestation in your house at least once in your lifetime. It does not matter how much you try to keep your house clean and make sure that all the possible entrances are sealed; these pests make their way up to your house all the time. But do you always call for professional help? Most people try to get rid of these pests by trying out different DIY methods that they find on the internet. Sometimes these methods work, but sometimes, these fail terribly. So what should you do? Should you always call for professional help without trying the DIY methods at all? If the infestation is not that large, you might be able to take care of it yourself, but if you want the situation to stay under control and not get out of your hands, you must not wait for long and call for professional help immediately. Treating some pests could be easy, but some of these could also be very challenging.
So here is a list of signs, and if you notice even one of these at your house, you must call for professional help –
Structural damage at your house –Lots of pests target woods. If your house is built on woods or you have a lot of wooden structures in your house, these pests would attack it and weaken the very foundation of your house. So, if you see any structural damage at your house, it surely means that there are a lot of them hiding inside and damaging it from within. You will mostly not be able to trace these pests yourself, but remember that they multiply quickly, so you must take action immediately. The professionals will be able to verify the damage and identify what kind of pest infestation you have.
Interior damage at your house – If your house has been attacked by rodents then, they will surely damage the interiors of your house like the furniture, baseboards, etc. Although the interior damages are not as threatening as structural damages, still, these pests could cause a disturbance at your house. Some kinds of pests chew your clothes and damage other fabrics as well. Also, if you notice some marks in the kitchen, that could mean that the pests were looking for food. If you do not call the pest control services on time, these pests might damage all your furniture and walls, and you might have to replace your furniture and repair your walls.
Certain smells and sounds –If there is some kind of pest infestation at your house, then your house might smell a bit weird, like, some kind of oily smell or ammonia smell. Bigger pests like rodents and termites also often make noises. Even the feces of the pests can smell bad, and if you inhale them, you might fall sick. So, if you ever hear or smell something weird, then you must call for professional help.
Nesting signs – Sometimes, the pests make their nests inside or outside your house. If you ever spot such nests, that means there are a lot of them, and they can ruin the foundation of your house. Most often, these pests make their nests at hidden spots, and in that case, you must look for other signs of pest infestation, but if you spot a nest yourself, call for professional help and evict them before they ruin your house.
Health risks – Pests can not just ruin your house but also have the capability to make you very sick. For example, some pests can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, or rodents can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome by their urine and feces. So, if you care about your family’s health, call for professional help. They will evaluate the situation and provide you with the best solutions.
Pests that won’t leave – You might try some DIY methods to get rid of some pests, but when these pests do not seem to leave your house, call for professional help. You might also try some commercial remedies, but if you still face recurring pest problems, you must ask for professional help.
If you notice these signs, then you must immediately call for professional help. You can try your DIY methods, but make sure that you do not wait too long to call the professionals, or the infestation might increase. If you face such infestation in your area, give us a call at Thrive Pest Control . Our experts will make sure that your house is free from all kinds of pests.