{"id":131,"date":"2019-07-29T11:59:37","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T11:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ankitapestcontrol.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2019-08-31T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T07:00:30","slug":"common-pest-control-myths-dispelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ankitapestcontrol.com\/blog\/common-pest-control-myths-dispelled\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Pest Control Myths Dispelled"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pest<\/p>\n

Some of the commonly known pest control myths are harmless but a few can put a serious threat on our health. No matter where your pest control agency is from, be it Goregaon<\/strong><\/a>, Dahisar<\/strong>, Mahim<\/strong><\/a>, or any pest control company in Mumbai,\u00a0 it can help you debunk such myths for your safety and the well-being of your house when it is infected with pests. Following are the most common pest control myths dispelled.<\/p>\n

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Myth 1- Cheese can be used as bait for mousetraps. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Contrary to the popular cartoon show, using peanut butter instead of cheese is infact a better option. Peanut butter is sticky, and it will adhere to the mousetrap and make a catch more likely. You may also use bits of fruit to bait your rodent traps.<\/p>\n

Myth 2- You Do Not Need Professional Pest Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pest control professionals are experienced and trained in understanding vulnerabilities and behavior of almost every pests of your locality. They can examine the situation, and accordingly make your pest control plan for not only elimination of pests but also\u00a0 to keep them at bay in future. The more you know about common household pests and how to avoid them, the easier it will be to keep them away.<\/p>\n

Myth 3- I can treat a bed bug problem on my own.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bed bugs are known to be the most notorious and difficult pests to get rid of. Commercially available bed bug treatments are often ineffective at eradicating bed bugs and may actually cause more harm to you than to the bugs. Hence, you’re much better off contacting a licensed pest control company to help you with your bedbug problem.<\/p>\n

Myth 4- I can’t get bed bugs because I keep my home clean.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cleanliness certainly helps keep pest infestations at bay, but some pests, such as bed bugs, termites, and ants don’t care. They just want shelter and food. Bed bugs in particular are attracted to the warmth of your home, and not to its untidiness, dirt or dust. The cleanest living area can have a very large infestation and improving sanitation alone may not be very helpful. Bed bugs are not limited to beds and bedroom furniture, infact any crack in the house is a hiding spot for a bed bug. So it\u2019s not necessary that if a house is clean, it can\u2019t be infested by such bugs.<\/p>\n

Myth 5- Pest Control Endangers Pets and Children<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have pets and\/or children, you should definitely notify your pest control company when you make the appointment. No professional pest control agency<\/a><\/strong> will begin treatment of your property without first asking about the presence of pets and children, as well as listing safety precautions for you and your family members. At no time are pets and children endangered by proper pest control when safety precautions are adhered to.<\/p>\n

These are some of the most common pest control myths dispelled to in order to make you a little more careful and safe. \u00a0However, should you feel unsure of what can works best in the interest of you and your family when it comes to pests, the best it to contact a professional pest control agency to do the job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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