If you have kids, keeping them safe is your number one priority. When thinking about pest control methods, you might be wondering what is safe to be used in your home. Pesticides are known to be dangerous, so it’s completely understandable to be wary about bringing chemicals into the space that your children live in. Luckily, there are ways to keep your house pest free, without risking any harm to your kids.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that focuses on pest prevention and management through the use of nontoxic products. The focus of the IPM method is eliminating all food, water and shelter sources for pests in and around your home. You will also work on blocking pest entry into your home. Preventing the problem from growing into a bigger scale issue is the safest way to take care of it if you live with kids.
Take a look around your house for entry ways that pests can or have used to get into your house. Seal up any cracks or crevices with caulking. Fix any leaky faucets inside or outside of your home, as water often attracts bugs.
As with any pest prevention approach, making sure your house is free of clutter is key. Make sure you sweep or wipe up any messes as soon as possible. Take out the trash routinely and never let dishes pile up in the sink. If there is nothing attracting the pests, you are far less likely to have to take more serious measures in the future. Stacks of newspapers or books and piles of random belongings are ideal places for insects and rodents to hide.
If you have taken all these precautions but still end up needing a professional service, call an expert about an environmentally option. Any good company will be more than happy to discuss the right option for your family. They should be able to go over in detail the effects and types of chemicals that they are using beforehand.
If you have a pest problem that you are concerned about, don’t worry - it is possible to have a bug and rodent free home while maintaining a safe environment for your family!