Let Us Debunk these 5 Common Pest Control Myths
We are okay with pest infestations in our home - said now homeowner ever. It is important that you think of pest control as soon as you notice the first signs of an infestation. A lot of the pests come with visually discernable signs - unpleasant odor, droppings, and skid marks. However, there are also some other pests that may go unnoticed for months until it is too late to recover from the damage done to your property.
But this article deals with something else entirely. We are going to talk about 5 myths about pest control common among Oklahoma City residents and debunk them.
Myth #1 Bed Bugs Only Infest Dirty Beds
This one is actually pretty surprising. Most dirty beds have bed bugs, but that doesn't mean the clean ones don’t. Bed bugs aren’t drawn to dirt at all. Instead, it is blood that their nasty little noses seek. If your bed has streaks of blood from either period accidents or even just mosquitoes, there’s a greater chance of a bed bug infestation.
Myth #2 Bees Can Only Sting Once
You must have heard this one before; unfortunately, it is only partly true. Honey bees are the only kind of bees that can only sting once. Others, like wasps and hornets, are relentless and can sting as many times as they want. If you find a bee comb in some portion of your house, it is best to avoid the area as much as possible. Try your best not to aggravate the bees and let expert pest control professionals take care of the job.
Myth #3 Getting a Pet Cat Can Rid Your Home of Rodents
An entire childhood of watching Tom and Jerry has ingrained this image in our minds. But in truth, domestic cats rarely ever catch mice. And even if they do, mice usually build homes in areas that are difficult to reach for cats. Rodents are also extremely fast breeders, and unless you hire professional pest control specialists, it is rather difficult to rid your home of these critters.
Myth #4 Termites Can’t Damage Concrete and Brick Homes
Termites are popularly known as wood-eating pests, but that is not all they do. Many homeowners think the concrete and brick elements of their homes are safe from termite attacks, but the truth couldn’t be further. While termites can't actually digest brick or concrete, they are still very capable of chewing their way through them to reach the wooden beams behind.
Myth #5 Bug Zappers Can Kill Mosquitoes
Number 5 is blatantly untrue. Bug zappers use ultraviolet light to draw insects to the traps. However, mosquitoes do not get attracted to UV light, so it is unlikely they’ll fly close enough to the bug zapper to get trapped.
The other problem with bug zappers is that most designs don’t contain enough power to decimate all the insects it traps. You have to think of some secondary method to get rid of them. In fact, in the long run, bug zappers can sometimes bring about an increase in the insect population of your home, thereby defeating its purpose completely.
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Mother Nature’s Pest & Lawn has been providing OKC homeowners with the best pest control services for nearly 40 years now. We can help you protect your home. To schedule a service today contact us via our website.