If you have noticed signs of termites in your home, such as hollow-sounding wood structures and frass on the ground, then you should absolutely call a pest control company. They will likely recommend baiting your home for these pests. This is a tried-and-true method for dealing with termites, and it generally more effective than simply spraying your home with insecticides. Still, as a homeowner, you are sure to have a few questions about what a termite bait system is.
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When you hear the words "pest control company," what comes to mind? Most people think of sprays and chemical insecticides, which is not that appealing. It's important to realize, however, that pest control companies do a lot more than just spray chemical pesticides in and around your home. While pesticides are sometimes necessary, they are not always needed, and there are definitely many cases that can be handled without them. Here are some non-chemical tactics that pest control companies often employ.
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If you can't stand spiders of any kind, there are steps you can take to keep them out of your home. With the right precautions, you can turn your home into a spider-free zone so you don't have to deal with any random eight-legged creature crawling around your home.
Tip #1: Get Rid of the Clutter
The truth is that the spiders that live in your home don't want to see you either, which is why spiders tend to thrive when your home is full of clutter and places for them to hide.
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Rodents aren't coming to your home because they like your decor or they think the color of your house is appealing, they are coming into your home for a reason. They need food and water to survive, and your home has both of these things. Your neighbors have these things too, but you're just the lucky one that gets to have the honor of their presence. If you have rodents in your home, you have to look around your house to see what it is exactly that is luring them in and how they are coming into your home.
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Birds are everywhere, and although it's difficult to keep them away, unless you put a bubble around your entire home, there are a few things you may be able to do that could help. Birds eat bugs, so that's one plus about these flying pests. They're also somewhat peaceful, but if you're trying to enjoy your backyard barbecue and you have bird droppings falling out of the sky all over the place, or you have birds dive-bombing you while you're trying to relax, they can become a nuisance.
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