Many different kinds of pests can do significant damage to your home, including termites (which erode your home’s structure) and bed bugs (which bite you while you sleep).
Finding a pest infestation is one of the most distressing things that can happen to a homeowner. On the other hand, not every animal invasion is the same. Some are more harmful than others and call for alternative treatment approaches.
When you find an infestation in your home, it’s normal to feel scared, but trying to get rid of the problem too quickly could make things worse. It is possible to completely get rid of many different kinds of pests. But prevention, or at least early identification, is always preferable. Being watchful concerning pests is a good strategy.
What Is The Most Damaging Pest?
When we talk about “pests,” we’re referring to a wide variety of animals that aren’t welcome here and cause problems for people. Because of this, they can be found at any location that is convenient for them.
As soon as you notice a pest problem, you should act right away to get rid of it. The harm that various pests inflict on humans and the natural world varies greatly.
Here are some of the worst pests:
Termites
As the most common type of wood-destroying insect, termites have earned their top spot for good reason. Termites may quickly wreak havoc on a building. The damage caused by termites can occur at any time of the day or night, so if you notice any of it, don’t wait to call a pest treatment service.
Shelter tubes fanning out on your walls, tapping sounds, small pellets inside or outside your property, sinking flooring or timber, and tree nests are all signs of termite damage.
Bedbugs
The bed bug is a persistent nuisance. In the first place, they are incredibly small, making them elusive. Your family’s health could be seriously affected by them. Once a bed bug cycle begins, it is difficult to interrupt the pattern.
The female can produce up to a thousand eggs at once. If you have red bites that you can’t explain, check your bedding for rust-coloured stains (which are feces) and egg sacks.
Ants
Ants come in a wide variety of species. While most ants just spread disease, carpenter ants can inflict as much damage to your home’s wood as termites. The sting of a fire ant can be extremely painful and even dangerous.
Seek out sawdust in the spaces behind or below wooden features like moulding, door jambs, and sills to identify carpenter ants. If you think there might be damage to your walls or ceilings, look for flying ants as a possible sign. The ants in the walls may also be audible; always check out strange noises coming from the drywall.
Bees
Bees are particularly busy in the late summer and early fall when they are stocking up on nectar and pollen for the queen to use throughout the winter. Honey bees, bumblebees, wasps, carpenter bees, yellow jackets, and hornets are just a few of the many kinds of bees that exist.
Depending on the species of bees involved, it’s advisable to have a professional deal with a bee infestation. The wasp and the yellow jacket are two examples of aggressive bees. To ensure the continued production of honey, a bee colony should be moved.
Yellow jackets are capable of gnawing through sheetrock and veneer. Honey bee colonies can have thousands of workers, which makes the nest much bigger than a bumblebee nest.
Squirrels
It’s time to move on to other pests that aren’t insects but pose a serious threat to your property. Squirrels may be adorable, but don’t let their cuteness fool you; they have powerful teeth that may gnaw through wood and cause serious damage to your property.
If squirrels chew on the fascia and soffit of your home, they could do a lot of damage.
Once inside, they will ruin your goods because they like to construct nests in soft things like clothing and blankets. Squirrels have teeth so keen that they may easily chew through electrical cables. It’s not just rats and mice that can gnaw through PVC pipe; squirrels can do the same.
Their catastrophic potential is plain to see. Fleas, ticks, and mites are just some of the various pests they may introduce into your home. Additionally, squirrels can spread diseases like rabies.
Mice And Rats
Rodents such as rats and mice share the squirrels’ love of chewing. Mice will burrow into anything that will keep them warm, whether it’s insulation, furniture, an appliance, or even food. Mice and rats leave behind a trail of pee and feces as they scurry through your house.
If a mouse is present, it will contaminate ten times as much food as it consumes. They pose a severe threat to human health because of the diseases they spread.
Roaches
Roaches are disgusting insects that no one wants in their home. Cockroaches only come out at night to feed, so if you see one during the day, you likely have an infestation. It’s not uncommon for these pests to be found in dark, damp places, such as beneath appliances.
Cockroach feces looks like coffee grounds, and it will be all over the house. The smell of the bugs themselves adds to the smell of an oily or musty cockroach infestation.
Allergy symptoms from cockroaches can be severe. Additionally, they are known to spread illness. Also, these pests will destroy your food and make your home smell and feel dirty.
Fruit Flies
Rotted fruit is a breeding ground for fruit flies, and they also enjoy fermented beverages like wine and beer. Female fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs, which can hatch within a day and a half, so even a small infestation can soon become a problem.
Fruit flies are known for spreading bacteria and other potentially harmful pathogens through food that has been contaminated.
Fleas
Flea treatments for pets should be maintained regularly throughout the summer. Fleas hitchhiking on your pet can infest your home and spread to your carpet, furniture, and bedding. Fleas aren’t picky about who they bite; they’ll happily attack humans and even little children.
Flea bites can cause misery for those who have severe reactions to them. Because they are hardy, small, and move quickly, it is hard to get rid of these pests.
Spiders
When the weather outside starts to turn cool, spiders will seek shelter within. As an added precaution, a few venomous spiders are lurking about. Bites from dangerous spiders like brown recluses and black widows can be quite dangerous.
Because spiders prefer shadows, you should look in all the nooks you can think of. There’s no time to waste getting rid of spiders before they start laying eggs. A spider’s egg count might range from two to one thousand.
Conclusion
Keeping an eye out all the time is the most important thing you can do to fight existing infestations and stop new ones from happening. Keep your home as clean as you can, paying special attention to areas you don’t use or visit very often. These pests are not welcome in anyone’s home.
They will push you to bankruptcy on food and cash. If you have any reason to believe that you have an infestation, you should get professional help immediately.
Do not give in to the pests that threaten your home. Get in touch with pest control essendon right away! We stand by our work and are here to assist you in restoring your place.