Signs It's Time To Get Pest Control Services

Hibu Websites • Sep 15, 2021

Pests are an unfortunate reality of life. Unless you live somewhere that's completely inhospitable to them. They will inevitably make their way into your home at some point. The best thing you can do is be prepared for when they do. Here are a few signs that it may be time to get pest control services.

1. There Is a Smell Coming from Somewhere in Your Home

If pest infestations are allowed to get bad enough, you will start to notice a smell. This is especially true of pest infestations in the home's foundation spaces. These creatures tend to build nests for themselves and their young, then proceed to defecate everywhere within that space. It can get pretty gross quickly. If you're noticing an awful odor coming from somewhere in your home, call pest control services immediately.

2. You Are Seeing More And More Dead Insect Bodies on Your Floor

Many people ignore the sight of a few dead bugs, but if you're noticing that there are more and more of them around your home, then it's time to call pest control services. If they're not dealt with immediately, these creatures could end up multiplying and infesting your entire house.

3. There Are Insects and/or Rodents That Seem to Appear Out of Nowhere

This pest problem is particularly common with termites, but it can happen with almost any pest species. When pests are allowed to live in peace, they start to breed more quickly. This means that the number of pests in your home will increase faster than you would expect. Even if pest control has been employed and there still seem to be even more bugs than usual, it may be time for a second round of pest control treatments.

4. You've Noticed Insect Stains on Your Walls and/or Flooring

Insects love to leave a trail of tiny stains wherever they go. All things being equal, these stains are usually very easy to spot. These days, however, many homeowners have started using darker color paints in their homes to achieve a certain aesthetic goal. In these situations, the tiny stains from the pest's feces can be nearly invisible against dark paint colors. Therefore, it is important to be on the lookout for any sort of stains you may notice on your paint.

6. You've Noticed Mysterious Shells in Your Home

If you notice the above, chances are your house is infested by pests. There are many different varieties of these creatures, but most create shells that they leave behind when they molt (shed their skin). You can crush these with your foot or broom until they're nothing more than powder. However, if you see any evidence of shells within your home's foundation spaces, it's time for pest control treatment.

6. Your Pets Are Acting Strangely

When pest animals like rats and mice invade your space, your house pets will surely let you know about it. Cats and dogs are very sensitive to pest odors. They often become hyperactive or agitated whenever pests are present for this reason alone. If you notice changes like these with your pet, chances are there is pest activity somewhere inside of your home.

7. Your Belongings Are Being Damaged

Once pest infestations get bad enough, it becomes common for them to start taking bites out of your belongings. This may be because they're repeatedly trying to nest in the same place and end up damaging everything around them, or perhaps they're simply hungry and looking for a meal.

8. You Think the Nests of Pesticides Aren't Working Any

If you think pests are still living in your home after pest control services, then it could be that the pest management companies need to come and re-treat. You can request that they use different pest control treatments to take care of the pest problem for good.

Pest Control Treatments that Work

Pest infestations can be very dangerous if they are allowed to get out of hand. If pest control treatments are not used early on, it is often difficult to rid your home of these creatures forever. At Dunphy's ExtermaPest, we offer different pest control treatments, each tailored to different pest problems. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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