Let’s Talk About Organic Pest Control
With technology today, killing pests in and around the home is simple, quick and efficient. But is it natural or organic? Can these terms fit the bill when it comes to being “safe” and still doing the job? There are ways to eliminate pests naturally, in other words, organic pest control, but they do not involve chemicals.
This is why all homeowners are advised to familiarize themselves with different methods of natural pest control that are sure to remove or lessen the presence of any pest while avoiding any possible side effects that non-natural methods provide. In this article, we list some common household pests and the most natural methods of controlling them.
Ants – they can be found in almost any place as long as there is a potential food source for them. This is why the most natural pest control for ants is to remove any possible food source for them. Keeping kitchens and tables clean after eating as well as covering all types of food containers can really produce results.
You should also seal up all cracks in brick or mortar or foundations where ants can invade the home.
Cockroaches – The sight of cockroaches can really evoke some feelings that are better left unsaid as these insects are often associated with a dirty and unsanitary environment. The best natural pest control method for them is to keep the house clean and dry as much as possible especially in the kitchen and bathroom areas.
Mosquitoes – these are one of the main carriers of many diseases and their bites can really prove to be irritating to anyone. The most natural pest control for them is to remove all still water areas where they can breed and prevent them from entering the house by using screens and placing mosquito repellents on doors and windows.
By making use of these natural pest control methods, any homeowner can reduce or eliminate the existence of these common household pests. Vist Illinois pest control services for more information.
Thank you for these useful tips to deal with wildlife in environmentally friendly, and humane, ways. Mouse are often a common problem for home owners, and a good advice, that applies also for ants and other insects, is to put
all food in containers with tight-fitting lids. Also, compost can be kept mouse-free by placing a wire mesh under the pile, mixing the pile regularly and covering new compost with yard clippings. These and other useful tips to deal with mice and rats, raccoons, spiders, wasps, slugs and other animals can be found in the chapter ‘Practice Humane ‘Pest’ Control’ of the book ‘Building An Ark: 101 Solutions to Animal Suffering’, by Ethan Smith with Guy Dauncey, forward by Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, http://www.earthfuture.com/ark