The Most Common Myths – Pest Control
“Clean homes don’t attract pests. “Finding a cockroach means your home is dirty.” The pest control industry is full of myths. Learning fact versus myth can help you manage your home’s pest control needs. This article covers the most common pest control myths while giving you more factual information about pest control.
Myth # 1 – A Clean House Keeps Pests Out
While a clean home can help prevent some bugs, it doesn’t necessarily reduce your chances of a pest infestation to zero. Bugs come indoors for far more reasons than an unclean home. Of course, they’re more likely to come indoors when food and water sources are easier to access, but even a lack of these can lead to a pest infestation. Additionally, pests may come indoors for other reasons. They may also come indoors to access food sources that the homeowner isn’t even aware of. A clean house can help prevent a pest infestation. However, if you already have an infestation, this doesn’t mean that your home is or was unclean. Additionally, a clean house doesn’t mean that a pest infestation is impossible, and some of the cleanest homes may experience pest problems.
Myth # 2 – Cockroaches are Only Found in Dirty Homes
Cockroaches have long been associated with dirty homes. However, cockroaches can also be found in clean homes, too. A dirty house can create a favorable environment for cockroaches, but they may also take up residence in cleaner homes. Cockroach infestations are also difficult to get rid of, so if the last resident of your home was messier, they may have already been present. It usually takes a professional to get rid of a cockroach infestation.
Myth # 3 – Termites Are the Same as Ants
Ants and termites are not the same. They do share some physical similarities, but beyond that, they’re entirely different pests. The biggest differences between ants and termites are their body shape and behavior. Ants tend to be slimmer, with a pinched waist and bent antennae. Termites are straight and wide with long antennae. Of course, physical differences may vary depending on the type of ant. Ants are omnivores, surviving on a mix of plants, wood, and other pests. Termites, however, survive primarily on wood or similar materials.
Myth # 4 – If You Don’t See Pests, You Don’t Have Them
Simply not spotting pests in your home doesn’t mean you don’t have them. It also doesn’t mean that there isn’t an infestation. In fact, for many homeowners, by the time they notice pests in the home, they already have a much larger infestation than they realize. Pests are skilled at staying unnoticed, especially those that inhabit your walls. For this reason, it is usually best to contact a professional when you suspect an infestation may be present. Getting rid of an infestation properly requires specific experience and dedication.
Solidified Pest Control has years of experience in identifying common pests and implementing the necessary strategies to get rid of them. We work in and around Metro Detroit, including Redford, Livonia, Farmington Hills, and Wayne County. We also service Oakland and Macomb Counties. Spring in Michigan can be beautiful, but it’s also a time when many people start to notice pest problems in their homes. Contact our team today at (866)614-6762 for a free quote. Whether you need assistance identifying Michigan insects or have questions related to common spiders in Michigan, we have the knowledge and experience you need. Feel free to use our online form for any pest questions.
