Know Your Enemy: the Three Most Resilient Types of Pests That can Infest Your Home

Summer and warm weather are just around the corner, but unfortunately, that also means that the annual spike in pests around your home is, too. The heat can bring nasty pests like ants and cockroaches out of the woodwork (literally), so you need to be prepared. But before you can call your local pest control service and start to wage war on these tiny invertebrates, you need to know what you’re up against. Here’s a little bit of battle strategy to use in the fight against these common critters!

Ants
Of all the annoying pests to appear seemingly from thin air, ants are probably the most common, and one of the most resilient. These tiny creatures have an incredibly strong sense of smell, and will devour almost anything they encounter on their furious little warpath. Colonies of ants will eat food, debris, and even other insects, in record amounts of time. They’re truly amazing creatures, but definitely not when they’re invading your home. A good precaution and form of natural pest control when these bugs are around is to make sure to keep your food locked up tight and your floors extra clean!

Cockroaches
Cockroaches are some of the most stubborn pests in the world. Although less than one percent of all species of cockroaches are considered pests, it only takes that much to create a problem. Cockroaches are survivors. They can survive a whole month without food, almost 40 minutes without air, and a week without a head. In fact, the only reason they can’t live more than a week without a head is their necessity for water. If you’re looking for natural pest elimination and cockroaches are your problem, make sure to cut off their access to water around your home.

Bed Bugs
According to a 2015 survey, nearly all pest professionals have been tasked with treating homes for bed bugs in the last two years. Compared to 15, or even 10 years ago, that number has increased significantly. These critters survive by feasting on human blood, and if they’re in your home, you could be bitten up to 100 times in a single night! Not only are bed bugs annoying to deal with, they also reproduce rapidly. They can lay anywhere from one to five eggs in a single day, and up to 500 in their lifespan. The best form of pest control in this situation is to keep your eyes open and act quickly if you notice anything suspicious.

Regardless of how resilient a species of insect may be, it’s in your best interest to call your local pest control company and ask about natural pest elimination options. Harsh chemicals will drive pests away, but they may also be harmful to you and your family, who aren’t pests! Natural pest elimination ensures that your home is resilient against your pesky enemies, and that your family can safely live without fear of chemicals or pests.