What is worse, the pests that have made themselves at home in your home, or the harsh chemicals used to eliminate them? While chemical-based pest control methods are very effective, they can irritate the inhabitants of the house and decrease the quality of air inside, as well as pollute the air outside. People have been using natural home remedies for pests for time immemorial, but green pest control is making huge strides in the industry as an viable, effective choice for tough infestations, problem pests, and other difficult applications. But are green methods as effective as their chemical counterparts?
Chemical pesticides are extremely effective: many times, they are successful in killing even resistant pests, like bedbugs. Unfortunately, they are also as toxic to humans as they are to bugs and rodents. Several serious conditions are associated with the use of chemical pesticide, including:
- breast cancer
- prostate cancer
- cancer clusters in communities
- learning disabilities
- canine malignant lymphoma
- childhood leukemia
Green pest control products are made with organic ingredients, which are healthier for the earth and for your family, pets, and neighbors. But what about the pests? Organic pest control solutions are not home remedies: they present an effective means of eliminating pests from your home and yard. When the proper treatment is used for your particular situation, organic products are just as effective as chemicals. Green products can even help remove pests as stubborn as termites, which can cause significant structural damage to your home.
Having a trained professional do a thorough inspection is a must, and your Melbourne pest control company should take care of this in order to determine the exact nature and extent of the pest problem.
There are pests or infestations that are typically resistant to even chemical pesticide removal. This is seen with severe infestations of bedbugs, carpenter ants, and other pests. If a treatment with organic pesticides does not treat the entire problem (which, it should be emphasized, happens also in the case of chemical products), then “low impact” measures can be taken. These are environmentally-friendly measures that are used only when necessary. When applied by trained Brevard County or Melbourne pest control professionals, these are safe for your family and home. Make sure they conform to strict EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards for safety and efficacy.
What does a low impact pest control treatment look like? A professional will do a thorough inspection of your property. Ideally, you will be able to keep bugs out and your pest control service should provide you with useful tips, like making sure tree limbs and shrubbery are planted away from the structure. A use of low impact pest materials will be used to provide efficient and safe removal, and you will be shown ways to keep bugs from re-infesting your home.
Green is healthier for you, your family, your yard, your neighbors, and the environment. When you make the choice to use organic and safe pest control treatments, you are making a great decision that extends far beyond your home’s walls.