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3 Signs You Need Emergency Pest Control

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It's never fun to discover bugs or spiders in your home, which is why you might have, "call an exterminator" on your to-do list. However, there are certain times you shouldn't hesitate to call in the big guns. Here are three signs you need emergency pest control for your home.    

1.    You Suspect Pests Are Poisonous

Whether your home is overrun with black widow spiders or you are suspicious about that breed of scorpion you found wandering around your back porch, it only makes sense to notify a professional exterminator service as soon as you suspect that local pests aren't safe.   To check the pests in your home to see if they are poisonous, snap a few quick pictures and perform a reverse online image search to see if anything scary pops up. Check the results carefully to make sure you are looking at the same breed. It can also be helpful to chat with friends, family members, and neighbors to ask if they have seen anything you need to be concerned about.  

2.    Pests Are Destroying Your Home

While many pests aren't poisonous, some specialize in destroying your home. Termites and carpenter ants can eat through wood structures inside and around your home, while rodents like mice can eat through main building components, such as insulation. If you have noticed changes to your home's structure or components and you suspect that pests are the problem, do what you can to halt the problem on your own, then consult with a professional exterminator to get their take on what to do. In some instances, you may need to tent and fumigate your home to access pests hiding in walls or underneath furniture.  

3.    You Don't Feel Comfortable

While living alongside destructive or poisonous pests is never a good idea, you should actually call pest control professionals anytime you don't feel comfortable in your own home. If you get the creepy-crawlies every time you enter your home or you feel like you can relax, sleep, or play in your home without worrying about pests. Think carefully about how you feel when you are home, and whether or not you feel like you can relax. While hiring pest control professionals can be an added expense, a clean, peaceful home can be great for your quality of life, which is why it may be a great investment.     

If you have bugs in your home that you aren't sure about, don't hesitate to reach out to a professional. Exterminators can help to identify pests and eradicate them quickly, making it easy for families to live in a comfortable, safe environment.  


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