With the vast volume of information available online about DIY pest control, you might feel confident that you can deal with pest infestation. However, sometimes, the problem escalates to a point where you can no longer manage it on your own. For one, you probably don’t have the required expertise and experience. Also, you may not have the necessary equipment and supplies, which professional pest control services have on hand. Plus, they know how to deal with different kinds of pests while keeping your safety and wellness in mind.
Sometimes, calling in a professional pest control service is not an option, but a necessity. Here are 5 signs you need to seek expert help:
1. Damage to Your Premises
Pest infestation will lead to some apparent damage around your premises. It can be in the form of chewed up wires or scratches on your furniture. You might find your clothes being gnawed at, which could indicate there is a rat in your house. While the damage might be minimal, if the pests are not controlled, the problem can exacerbate. For instance, a rat could end up chewing electrical wires, leading to a fire.
2. Weird House Sounds
Sometimes you hear weird rustling and scratching sounds around the home. In most cases, people assume is that it is simply house sounds, such as the wood settling or moisture impacting the materials used for making the home. However, these sounds can indicate a pest infestation, particularly if you notice any damage to your premises. If you hear weird house sounds, call pest control services, just to be on the safe side.
3. You Can See the Pests
There is an old adage that when you see an ant or a cockroach, there are at least 100 of those species living around your home. Even if you spot a single cockroach, you have to take the issue seriously and seek professional help so that it can be nipped in the bud.
4. Urine/Feces
The most obvious sign of pest infestation, besides actually seeing the pests, is spotting their urine or feces around the house. Lizards tend to defecate on the wall while rat droppings are commonly found in the kitchen. If you spot urine or feces, pick up the phone immediately and call in pest control services.
5. Large Rodents
You may not realize this but large rodents, like hamsters and squirrels, can cause as much, if not more, damage as a smaller rodent, such as mice and rats. Pest control services are equipped to deal with large rodents. There is no point in letting large rodents roam freely around your home, as they can cause significant damage down the line.
Of course, you can try and tackle the problem on your own but it is a good idea to get professional pest control services involved from the outset. They might even be able to uncover the root cause of the problem and fix it, preventing future infestations while dealing with the current pest invasion.