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Using Chemicals For Pest Control
intelligent choice. Many types of pests such as roaches and ants are very resilient, and if a product is not effective enough at ridding them by both killing with direct contact and destroying their life patterns, they will simply adjust, move and survive. Many times, as a result of multiple treatments, pests become resistant to pesticides and become that much more difficult to get rid of.
Generally, roach infestations are not eradicated by direct contact poisons. The bugs contacted will be killed, but roaches will simply move around within cabinets and walls and continue to multiply at warp speed. The challenge for this type pest is that generally a product that interferes with their life cycle is what works best. Products such as boric acid or other powders containing similar ingredients are spread around the areas affected. Roaches come out at night and travel through the substance getting it on their feet and body. The product is devastating, but not instantly. They have plenty of time to take it back to the nesting areas and spread it to other insects. This in effect kills the whole colony eventually. The downside to this is you have to let the visible roaches live and cannot use sprays that cause them to shift locations. You have to put the product down and let them walk in it. This can mean you have to live with them for a couple of weeks or so, while they "self-exterminate".
For large infestation of fast reproducing insects such as ants and fleas, the only do it yourself solution is often to use bug bombs to fumigate a section of or even a whole house. Bug bombs are put on a table or on the floor and a button on top is pressed. The button locks down and the fine mist of insecticide continues to spray out under pressure until the can is empty. The bombs placed around strategic areas of the home are very effective at completely wiping out pests that are small enough to live in cracks and crevices. Another advantage is that they will get rid of any kind of insect that is in the vicinity of the spray. The downside to this is that generally, cabinets have to be opened, furniture cushions turned up, etc. to allow the spray to penetrate all areas where the pests inhabit. This means either protecting all dishes and other utensils and food from the prolific spray. It also requires that pets and people are cleared out of the immediate area for several hours. But they work and work well on most household insect infestations.
For rodents, simple traps may do the trick if they have not infested an area. If they have then any number of poison food product is available for homeowners to put down. Place the bait trays in areas where you know the rodents are living and traveling. Leave the trays alone for several days. You will see the food disappear. This type rodent poison is effective and usually rids the home within a week. However, you may be dealing with a few dead rats or mice around the house that didn't retreat outside to die. Also, you must be very careful not to put the trays where they are accessible to small children or pets. Serious sickness or death can occur from people or pets ingesting rodent poisons.
When moving outside when using chemicals for pest control, there are any number of sprays and granules to deal with all kinds of pests including fleas, ticks, spiders, destructive insects and fire ants. For any outside chemical you use, you should carefully consider your lifestyle, your pets' needs and how and where your children play. Many exterior pesticides require all animals and people to stay off and out of them for a while after the application. Before using any of them you should have a plan for your family to be able to avoid the toxic substance until it is safe.
Pesticides are sometimes necessary to get rid of harmful, annoying or even dangerous pests. And many of them work very well. But it is important with anything you use indoors or out, to understand the application and have a plan for your entire family when using them.
Generally, roach infestations are not eradicated by direct contact poisons. The bugs contacted will be killed, but roaches will simply move around within cabinets and walls and continue to multiply at warp speed. The challenge for this type pest is that generally a product that interferes with their life cycle is what works best. Products such as boric acid or other powders containing similar ingredients are spread around the areas affected. Roaches come out at night and travel through the substance getting it on their feet and body. The product is devastating, but not instantly. They have plenty of time to take it back to the nesting areas and spread it to other insects. This in effect kills the whole colony eventually. The downside to this is you have to let the visible roaches live and cannot use sprays that cause them to shift locations. You have to put the product down and let them walk in it. This can mean you have to live with them for a couple of weeks or so, while they "self-exterminate".
For large infestation of fast reproducing insects such as ants and fleas, the only do it yourself solution is often to use bug bombs to fumigate a section of or even a whole house. Bug bombs are put on a table or on the floor and a button on top is pressed. The button locks down and the fine mist of insecticide continues to spray out under pressure until the can is empty. The bombs placed around strategic areas of the home are very effective at completely wiping out pests that are small enough to live in cracks and crevices. Another advantage is that they will get rid of any kind of insect that is in the vicinity of the spray. The downside to this is that generally, cabinets have to be opened, furniture cushions turned up, etc. to allow the spray to penetrate all areas where the pests inhabit. This means either protecting all dishes and other utensils and food from the prolific spray. It also requires that pets and people are cleared out of the immediate area for several hours. But they work and work well on most household insect infestations.
For rodents, simple traps may do the trick if they have not infested an area. If they have then any number of poison food product is available for homeowners to put down. Place the bait trays in areas where you know the rodents are living and traveling. Leave the trays alone for several days. You will see the food disappear. This type rodent poison is effective and usually rids the home within a week. However, you may be dealing with a few dead rats or mice around the house that didn't retreat outside to die. Also, you must be very careful not to put the trays where they are accessible to small children or pets. Serious sickness or death can occur from people or pets ingesting rodent poisons.
When moving outside when using chemicals for pest control, there are any number of sprays and granules to deal with all kinds of pests including fleas, ticks, spiders, destructive insects and fire ants. For any outside chemical you use, you should carefully consider your lifestyle, your pets' needs and how and where your children play. Many exterior pesticides require all animals and people to stay off and out of them for a while after the application. Before using any of them you should have a plan for your family to be able to avoid the toxic substance until it is safe.
Pesticides are sometimes necessary to get rid of harmful, annoying or even dangerous pests. And many of them work very well. But it is important with anything you use indoors or out, to understand the application and have a plan for your entire family when using them.
If you have followed the guidelines in preventing pest infestation and doing everything you can to rid your house of pests with low impact methods, using chemicals for pest control may be your logical next step if they have not been removed. When considering purchasing, and using chemical pesticides, keep in mind that numerous kinds are toxic and harmful to humans and animals. Small dogs can be killed by mouse or rat poison. Contaminating food with consumer pesticides can lead to sickness. So, caution is in order when using any chemical for pest control.
There are many choices a consumer faces when poring over the shelves of their local Home Depot or Lowes looking at the vast array of sprays, powders, granules and "bug bombs". Since it is so easy to purchase so many different kinds of chemicals for pest control, it is important to first study the type of pest you are trying to rid your house of to make the most
There are many choices a consumer faces when poring over the shelves of their local Home Depot or Lowes looking at the vast array of sprays, powders, granules and "bug bombs". Since it is so easy to purchase so many different kinds of chemicals for pest control, it is important to first study the type of pest you are trying to rid your house of to make the most