If you are like most people, your first response to seeing a pest inside your home is to find a way to get it out – for good. All pests are unwanted and some are even dangerous to the health of your family or the condition of your home. Unfortunately, some of the most harmful pests are also the most difficult to eradicate completely from your property. Three of the pests that are notoriously difficult to eradicate include termites, bed bugs, and cockroaches.
Termites
Termites can cause serious and expensive damage to your home as they eat away at the structural wood. As the wood becomes weaker over time it can lead to secondary damage to the foundation of your home, flooring, windows, and even cabinets. If you ignore the presence of termites, they will simply continue to cause damage until you cannot ignore them any longer. Unfortunately, termites are one of the most difficult types of pests to eradicate. They often build their colonies and mud tubes under a house or inside the walls. Both of these areas are difficult to access which makes treatment application challenging.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs are well-known for their ability to survive treatment attempts. There are plenty of stories of bed bug infestations that have grown and spread quickly through apartment buildings. The thought of having bugs bite you in your sleep is enough to make your skin crawl. If you suspect bed bugs in your home, it can be a scary thought because these pests are so resilient. They are small and excellent at hiding which makes effective treatment a difficult process.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are a difficult type of pest to eradicate because they like to spend the majority of their time in the dark, damp recesses of your home. They often only come out in the cover of darkness which makes discovering their presence difficult – until the infestation is at a large level. As with termites, it is easy to miss locations of the infestation because of the areas where cockroaches tend to spend their time.
The three types of pests mentioned above are all known for being difficult to eradicate. Many homeowners go to drastic measures with DIY treatments in order to get rid of these pests. Unfortunately, DIY treatments are rarely effective in completely eradicating termites, bed bugs, or cockroaches. The type of treatment method you use as well as the application both matter when it comes to effective eradication. A pest control professional will have the knowledge and equipment needed to eradicate these stubborn pests. If you need help eliminating these or other bugs from your home, schedule a free pest inspection from the pros at San Joaquin Pest Control.
