Home Pest Control

Pest Control solutions to the homeowner can be very expensive. Emergency Call Out rates for professional Pest Control Operators (PCO's), time off from work to give the PCO access to your property, repairs and installation costs can all mount up to an unwanted hefty bill. This website aims to demonstrate to you how, with the help of some basic information, you can carry out a lot of the home pest control yourself and save a considerable amount of money whilst doing so.

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Unwanted Lodgers

There are many diferent species of animal that are classed as pests, rats and mice amongst the mammals and a whole range of insects, including cockroaches, fleas, ants and bedbugs. What they all have in common is that they have adapted their habitat and feeding, to some degree,to depend on man (and woman). This means that they do not invade our homes by accident. Rather, they seek us out and once they gain entry, have no intention of leaving. Should you find yourself host to such animals, you will need to take action to remove them. This could be as simple as picking up the phone and calling in professional Pest Control Operators (PCO's) - probably the best option if you have any phobia towards bugs and beasties, etc -or you can use the information on this and other websites to tackle your home pest control yourself.

Prevention Better Than Cure - Proofing

I'm sure you would agree that it is better to prevent pests from entering the home in the first place. This can be achieved by sealing (proofing) potential entry points using just a few readily available materials from your local hardware store or DIY centre. The amount of work required will vary depending on the build quality and size/nature of your home. Read through each page to learn about proofing for different pest species.

Rodenticide, Insecticide - It's All Poison!

If you do choose to tackle any home pest control problem yourself, you may well be using rodenticides or insecticides to achieve your goal. Please understand that whilst these products have been cleared by your respective governmental institutions for sale to the general public, they are still harmful substances. So please, always read the label carefully, follow all of the safety and application instructions and use them responsibly.