The shame associated with bugs in the house still exists in most modern nations, which might keep individuals from discussing pest issues in public. This is why it is not unexpected that myths and bad pest management advice are just as common and harder to eliminate, which is what Rove Pest Control can help you with.
- My cat will keep mice out.
Humans have domesticated cats for thousands of years, and using cats as “mousers” is ingrained in society.
Some cats have little desire to hunt for or kill rodents. You may bring up that cats have a modest rodent deterrent odor when convincing a loved one that your home requires a cat. However, you can not bring home any spoiled Siamese or rescue and count on it to ward off mice and rats.
Even if your cat really likes pursuing mice, it is a harsh and nasty practice, so do not be shocked if it triumphantly dumps a rodent’s head on your pillow. In addition, your beloved pet may contract several horrible diseases if you have a rat infestation, not to mention the possibility of accidentally poisoning them with rat poison. Overall, relying on the feline approach to pest management is not advisable.
- Only filthy houses get bed bugs.
Bed bugs were mostly eradicated in the 1940s. Still, in the mid-1990s, they made a regrettable resurgence due to many reasons, including changes in pesticide use and a rise in worldwide travel. It is also regrettable that the idea that bed bugs inhabit filthy environments has returned.
This is a dangerous fallacy because it may deter those bed bugged from seeking immediate assistance. The shame associated with an infestation may worsen the psychological effects bed bugs already have on their victims.
Bed bugs only care about you for your body heat and your delectable blood, regardless of how clean or unclean you are. However, maintaining a clean bedroom is still a good idea since (pay attention, college students!) clutter gives bugs many cozy hiding places.
- Pests will relocate to another residence after being treated in one.
You should definitely examine your own property for an infestation if a pest treatment truck arrives outside your neighbor’s house since it may already be there.
If a property has not been treated for pests, the likelihood of their spreading to another property increases, allowing vermin to proliferate and roam freely.
It is important to keep in mind, too, that DIY pest control methods like bug bombs might really only push bugs from one area of a house to another. It is always preferable to get in touch with a specialist to guarantee that the pests are entirely exterminated.
