Are you looking for a good way to cure your property of damaging pests or are you afraid to hire a professional pest control company because you think that it is bad for the environment? Many people today are taking a closer look at how their decisions affect the environment around them and this includes their lawn care and outdoor pest control services. Newer methods of green pest control are being put to use often because they do not have the negative impact on the environment as many of the chemical treatments.
For the home owner who wants to try his or her hand at pest control, without bringing in the big guns, there are a few environmentally-friendly and simple methods to be used.
Are you sick of mosquitoes buzzing by and taking a nip whenever they feel inclined? If so, then consider burning candles made with cedar oil, a natural bug repellent. This oil can also be used to ward off fleas, ants, and other undesirable insects. Citronella is often used for the same reason. However, if the problem extends further, then it might be time to fight insects with insects. You may want to consider bringing in an army to beat them away for you. There are a number of common and beneficial insects that can be purchased for this exact purpose. Dragonflies just love mosquitoes and Praying Mantis’ and lady bugs are known to devastate other pesky insect colonies.
What if it isn’t the small, six-legged pests that provoke you, but rather a garden-munching mole, rabbit, or mice? Snakes, lizards, and even raccoons can all wreak havoc on your outdoor experience, but new solar repellents are proving quite effective at keeping the unwanted critters away. Lawn care companies suggest sticking these solar-powered vibration units around the perimeter of your property. The sun keeps them running and every so often they send a shake through the earth, which tells pests to stay away.
There are other methods that have been around for much longer, which have proven effective as well, at catching, killing, or keeping pests away. Live traps, a spray of detergent and water, or a well-placed dish of beer might be all you need to remove the big, the bad, and the ugly from your yard and garden. All serve the purpose of getting rid of the pest, but are also very ‘green.’
If you have tried these remedies and they have not worked for you, Slug-A-Bug provides outdoor pest control so that you can enjoy your yard and all that it has to offer. Additionally, Slug-A-Bug offers the Green 1st, green pest control service because they understand everyone plays a vital role in protecting Brevard County’s resources.