Is Non-Toxic Pest Extermination Effective?

We know that the health and safety of your family is always a priority. However, with everything that is going on in the world, it is even more of a concern than normal. So, we completely understand when we get questions about the safety of our pest controls methods. 

Many customers want to utilize more non-toxic extermination methods for pests that may be in their homes. But wonder if these methods are effective, and effective for ALL of the creatures and creepy crawlies that want to make themselves cozy in your residence. 

We’ve got all the information you need on the most common types of non-toxic extermination and how it will work for keeping your home pest-free. 

Make Your Home Unattractive to Pests

You may have a sudden influx of pests like ants in your kitchen and wonder why they are all there. But the reason may be very simple. You could be luring them in and not even realizing it! 

Ants and other pests like mice can be attracted to the pet food, crumbs in your kitchen, and even small sticky messes that you don’t even realize that you may have left behind. By making an effort to keep food covered and keep your kitchen extra clean, you can cut down the likelihood of these pests making it into your home.

Pests are also attracted to trash cans, this can be inside or outside. So, making sure that these containers are tightly sealed can keep mice, rats, ants, roaches, or any other type of pest from getting into the trash. 

You can make a huge impact on deterring these hungry pests. Don’t give them access to an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Pest Proof Your House

Once you have made sure that any type of food isn’t attracting pests to your home. You should make sure that your home is pest-proof. This can easily be done in a weekend, and it can make a huge difference in the number of pests that you will notice in and around your home. 

With most pests, keeping your home safe includes the same overall thought process. You want to make sure that your yard is clear of debris. Most of them like to hang out under logs, leaf piles, or anything that hasn’t been used in a while. Cleaning these things up reduces your chances that something will be living under there.

And certain pests like mosquitos will like to hang out and breed around standing water. So things like birdbaths, old pots, leaking hoses, and even clogged gutters can be a place for you to keep an eye out. 

And when it comes to your home, you want to do everything you can to keep pests out. This means sealing entry points. You want to make sure that your windows, doors, foundations, attics, and all of that are completely pest-proof. You will want to repair any weather stripping, window screens, or any other spaces you think a tiny pest could make its way through. Think small!

Prevention is something that we recommend to all of our clients whether they mention they are concerned about non-toxic extermination or not. If you make efforts like pest-proofing your home, you can prevent pest issues from occurring or from becoming infestations. 

But What If I Already Have a Pest Issue?

If you already have a pest issue, pest proofing can keep more pests from making their way in. But, if you need a way to get rid of them, there are non-toxic ways of extermination. 

You can try natural ways on your own to get the pests to leave. Mosquitos don’t like things such as citronella, catnip, lavender, rosemary, or thyme. You can keep these outside your home to keep them away in addition to your pest proofing so they aren’t biting you while enjoying the outdoors.

But if you have a bigger pest problem like a mouse or rat problem, Kapture can come in and humanely trap the mice or rats for you without using any type of toxin. Trapping is actually a better option for the homeowner because, with poison, the mice or rats can end up dying in very inconvenient places- no one wants to end up searching for that smell for weeks.

Sometimes with pests like wasps or other flying insects, you can just get rid of the nests, depending on the size. And then you are free from the pest issue. However, sometimes they can get pretty upset and it is better to just contact a professional to handle the nests. So be sure to handle it with care! 

There are so many different pests that can become a nuisance to your home, and each situation can be different. Some pest issues can quickly turn from a small problem to an infestation quickly, so it is important to get them addressed as soon as you notice them. 

There will be times when you aren’t able to handle your pest problem with just non-toxic extermination alone. And we are here to help you when those issues arise. Kapture uses treatments that are safe for your family and your pets. Your health is important to us. 

Call us for Help

No matter what type of pest that you find yourself with, we can help you rid your home of them quickly. If you are interested in a non-toxic extermination option, give us a call and we can talk about your options. 

We also offer pest proofing as part of all of our maintenance plans so that you can protect your home. We are always here for any of your pest-related questions, our phone consultations are always free.