Most homeowners enjoy having invited guests in their homes -; it’s those uninvited guests, or pests rather, that aren’t welcome. We aren’t talking about door-to-door salespeople, but rather pests known as insects. When pests take up residence alongside the homeowners, Pest Control in Bel Air MD, should be consulted.
Insect pests include ants, cockroaches, bees, termites, and centipedes, among others. Pests can also include mammals like raccoons, squirrels, or bats. Depending on the pest, and the size of its nest, it can often be handled by the homeowner using store bought pest control supplies. But as is all too often the scenario, the invasion reaches proportions that are simply too large and the homeowner needs to Contact Atlas Exterminator Co. Inc.
The pest control professional will conduct a thorough inspection of the house to determine the species of pest and how extensive the damage is and the size of its nest. Instead of eradication, removal of the pest may also be an alternative for creatures like honeybees.
Common methods of elimination include, fumigation, heat, and localized.
• Fumigation -; Fumigation involves enveloping the entire residence in a tarp. Once completely air-tight, a pesticide gas is released and circulated with the help of fans. It’s considered one the most effective means of killing insects.
• Heat -; The tarping process is similar to fumigation only this method uses heat instead of gas. The elevated temperatures are highly effective especially in the case of bed bugs, where all life stages are killed by the high temperatures.
• Localized -; Sometimes called spot treatment as this method does not treat the entire premises as does fumigation or heat treatment. This is also the method most used by homeowners. Spot treatment uses the idea of baiting to rely on the insect’s habit of foraging for food. After observing the pests to determine their routes, poisoned food baits are strategically placed along the routes, typically at the foundation. The insects feed on and carry the bait back to the main nest where it get distributed throughout the colony.
Fortunately, no matter the type of pest a homeowner might have in their home, there is a method of Pest Control in Bel Air MD, which can save the day, and the home. Obviously, early detection of pests results in the best outcome for removal or elimination, and in the case of destructive insects, like termites, the best chance of minimal damage.
