{"id":1993,"date":"2018-04-26T15:25:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T20:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reliantpest.com\/?p=1993"},"modified":"2023-12-20T18:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T23:10:09","slug":"why-pest-control-is-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reliantpest.com\/why-pest-control-is-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Pest Control Is So Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

pests are annoying, destructive, and simply gross\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There you have it, if you want to be less annoyed, to have your things not destroyed, and to be grossed out on a much less frequent basis, then it\u2019s important for you to have a solution for the pests surrounding your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait, you think I\u2019m being too simplistic!? Okay, I can see that. Let me break it down for you. Let\u2019s start by going to the dictionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PEST <\/strong>| pest | noun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. an annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; nuisance.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. an insect or other small animal that harms or destroys garden plants, trees, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. a deadly epidemic disease, especially a plague; pestilence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Reason #1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Pests Are Simply Annoying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    After just one backyard BBQ in early Summer you\u2019ll probably find yourself online with \u201cLocal Pest Control Companies\u201d typed in the Google search bar! Few things are more annoying than when the ants start running off with Grandma\u2019s homemade chocolate chip cookies and the flies start having a pool party in your fresh squeezed lemonade. I remember as a kid, playing outside with my cousin while sippin\u2019 on our grape soda. Right when he picked up his can to take a drink, out flew a now purple bee and stung him on the lip. He was none too happy! (I should not have laughed\u2026 I realize that now\u2026 I\u2019m sorry John\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According the Texas Department of Agriculture, the organization that governs companies that provide pest control services in Texas,\u00a0a pest can be anything from a bug, to a bird, or a nematode or bacteria<\/a><\/strong>. The list of what can be a pest is pretty long and something that is a pest to you (like, let\u2019s say a rat) may not be a pest to your next door neighbor (you know, the teenage rat breeder). The term \u201cpest\u201d and what qualifies as one is subjective, even according to the state regulators. So if it\u2019s something that is annoying you, then it qualifies as a pest that either you or one of your local pest control companies need to take care of. Check out this article on how to control pests without pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Reason #2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Pests Can Be Very Destructive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Among some of the most destructive pests are termites<\/strong>, carpenter ants, moths, and beetles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Back in 2014, we had a brand new customer that had not had pest control in many years call us because she was noticing sawdust like stuff on her baseboards. I went out to do an inspection on the home and found that the entire back wall of the house was over run with termites<\/strong>. After we performed the pest control services, she had to have some pretty extensive repairs done to her home which ended up costing her not only a lot of money but also a lot of time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Over the years we have had customers call us because of ruined rugs from carpet beetles, leaking windows seals because of carpenter ants, and entire pantries of ruined goods because of Indian Meal Moths! We even had one customer who had to have of all their attic insulation replaced, their attic sanitized, and all of their eaves sealed because of a rat infestation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Reason #3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Pests Are Super Yucky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    That may not be the most professional way to put it, but I don\u2019t care, my 10 year old knows what she\u2019s talking about! I have a friend named Matt. Now, although I am a grown man, one of my favorite things to do in life is to find a big ol\u2019 tree roach and place it on his shoulder. Even though he too is a grown man, every single time I do it, he screams louder and runs faster than any child you can imagine! It is pretty much the funniest thing you will ever see in your life! They don\u2019t call them \u201cCreepy Crawlers\u201d for nothing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, on the not so funny side, pests can also stink and cause sickness and disease. Two of the most common calls pest control companies get are for german roach infestations in the kitchen and a\u00a0flea<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or tick outbreak in the yard. According to Penn State, german cockroaches are known to carry \u201cdifferent forms of gastroenteritis <\/strong>(food poisoning, dysentery, diarrhea, and other illnesses)<\/a>\u201d. Also,\u00a0fleas<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0have been known to carry lyme\u2019s disease. The list is nearly limitless to the amount of \u201cYuckiness\u201d transmitted by rats, roaches, and other pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Diy Or Professional Pest Control Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As we have established, pests are not things that are welcome in our homes for various reasons. So now you need to decide if DIY or a Professional\u00a0Pest Control Service<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is right for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to YouTube and blogs, there is a huge database of online learning for those of you that are more hands on. A few years back, the A\/C went out in my car and I didn\u2019t have the resources to have it professionally repaired. So, 4 hours of\u00a0YouTube<\/strong><\/a>, 5 trips to the auto parts store, and a whole day of hanging out with my friend later we got it fixed, and for a third of the price! On top of that, it has now been 4 years since we used up our entire Saturday and the A\/C is still blowing cold! That was a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DIY can be a great option for pest control also. If you have the time and energy to devote, you could be able to do it. Keep in mind, you will\u00a0need to actually learn<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0about the products you are using because\u00a0safety is very important<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and if you choose the wrong products, apply them in the wrong way, or simply do not understand the habits and behaviors of each pest you are trying to control, you will have very little luck. Pest control is both an art and a science, with a lot of learning and some practice and perseverance, you can do a good job. However, don\u2019t think that just adding 5 minutes spraying \u201cbug killer\u201d to you grass cutting day will do the trick; it will take an intellectual understanding of the pests you\u2019re having issues with and intentional application of the correct products or control methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If that seems like a lot of work, you\u2019re right, it is. That\u2019s why many people choose to have a professional\u00a0pest control service<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to take care of their needs. Changing the oil on your car is easy, but it takes time and the right tools to get the job done. Pest control companies are staffed with many different experts on various pests, and are equipped with every tool and resource they need to serve you and your family and help you enjoy your home. If you need help with choosing the right company, here are\u00a05 things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Find out more about our pest control services<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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