Debunking 3 Common Myths About Household Pests

Nobody wants to deal with pests, but the truth is if you own or rent a home, you might have to deal with this problem eventually. Pest issues can get hard to handle when people don’t have accurate information or don't use the right types of services to deal with them. Let’s look at a few common myths concerning household pests and get down to the truth of the matter!

1. Leave Them Alone and They’ll Go Away

This is a persistent myth concerning certain types of pests. There is an idea that you'll stir up even more pests if you start trying to treat the problem. This isn’t the truth. Pests don’t go away on their own. For example, spiders are one of the most common pests in the United States, according to Forbes, but they'll lay eggs if they aren't addressed.

If pests have found good food sources and a comfortable place to nest and breed, they’ll usually stick around and multiply. This means that pretty soon you don’t just have a few pests, you have an infestation! The best thing to do is to address a pest problem as soon as you’re aware of it with a professional pest control company.

2. Some Pests Don’t Cause Trouble

This is another persistent myth. This is a difficult myth to address because there is a kernel of truth. All living things serve a purpose, but the problem is that pests living in the same place as humans create problems. And even if in small numbers a certain pest doesn’t cause much trouble, the issue is that pests don’t usually continue in small numbers. They multiply and create a full-blown infestation. Once an infestation has developed, pests will cause harm to your home or health. You'll need to take proactive steps to keep pests off your property and out of your home.

3. Pest Control Is Too Expensive

One reason why many homeowners attempt to take care of pest control on their own or ignore the problem altogether is they think these services are too expensive. Pest control is an investment you make in your home and in your health. If you don’t deal with pests, you’ll wind up paying for it even more in the long run.

These are just a few myths concerning pests that you should be aware of. If you’re looking for a pest control company in your area, please contact All American Termite and Pest Control today. We can get you started with a free estimate on our prompt, professional service!