February 19th, 2018
The use of pesticides is a major part of agriculture all over the world. There are even lawn applications to keep pests from overrunning an area. Using these materials requires expertise and protection for you and your family. Reading the label is important, as is understanding that there can be side effects to being around insect-killing materials.
Insects and other small creatures can be a mere nuisance. In some cases, plants that are necessary can be overrun by insects that cause damage to the point of no longer growing. In the case of food crops or a nice lawn, this is unacceptable. We define pesticides as one or more materials we use to destroy, prevent, repel or lessen the pests or the damage they inflict. A pesticide can make the difference between a healthy environment and one overrun by insects.
It is important to remember that pesticides are not the only treatment method to keep insects away. Insects like to eat plants, but they also tend to like water and shelter. If there are leaking pipes in your home, you should have them fixed. If there is water pooling anywhere, remove it and keep water moving if it is part of a water feature. Removing clutter from your space can also reduce the incidence of insects. You should also remove garbage frequently and seal any garbage tightly before disposal. Any food wastes, standing water or clutter can attract pests which may require the use of additional pesticides.
A pesticide should never be used near pets or children. In fact, the professionals at Budget Brothers know how to keep you safe. The potential for harm to a child is greater as they tend to get into things they shouldn’t. Using a pesticide in a controlled area can deliver excellent benefits for pest control. However, pesticide usage is best left to our professional technicians.
The usual rule when it comes to a pesticide is to keep everything as simple as you can.
Unfortunately, there is not much simplicity when it comes to potentially dangerous materials near your living space. It is too easy for you to make pest control a DIY project and accidentally apply materials incorrectly. Misread labels and over-applying the pesticides in an effort to “make it work twice as well” by using twice as much material are common mistakes.
Many homeowners turn to the professionals at Budget Brothers for their pest control because we know exactly how to apply these materials.
We identify the type of pests to exterminate and use precisely the right amount of the right material for the job. By leaving this work to the professionals at Budget Brothers, we keep the pest control process simple for you.
If you do take on this project and only use part of the pesticide, you need to consider the disposal process. As well, you will need to dispose of the container. The label will tell you the proper way to get rid of the container and any unused pesticide left inside. Call your waste disposal authority to find out the best way to get rid of these materials in your community.
Or make this process easy on yourself and let the professionals at Budget Brothers Termite & Pest apply the materials for you. No mess to clean up and no left-over materials to dispose of.
We understand you may want to take on pest control yourself. The safety of your family and pets is important to us. To make sure the job is done correctly and safely, it’s best to leave pest control to the experts at Budget Brothers Termite & Pest. Contact us today to start doing pest control a better way.
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