Pest Infestations are never exactly a good thing, but how exactly can you tell when a concern turns into an emergency situation.
If you discover a pest problem, no matter if it involves insects, rodents, birds, or any other pest species, you should contact a local pest control professional to handle the situation.
However, in the event of an emergency, emergency pest control Liverpool is available, with many companies offering 24/7 call-out services for those in dire need.
Keeping pests from penetrating into your property is a constant year long battle and as the seasons change the biggest pest threats change as well.
In the summer it is wasps, flies, and other insects that cause the majority of infestations, whilst mice, rats, and other warm-blooded rodents come out to play most when temperatures fall and they need a warm place to camp out nice and close to a source of food.
In this article we will examine how you can tell when the time has come to call for emergency assistance to help with your pest control problems.
Here are some of the most common indications that the time has come to arrange emergency pest control:
Structural damage
If you have discovered damage to your property or possessions, even if you haven’t seen pests themselves, you need to arrange professional pest control.
Rodents in particular leave a trail of destruction in their wake and will destroy pretty much anything they can get their vicious little teeth around.
Unfortunately, this includes structural foundations such as wooden beams, dry walls, and even electrical cables.
Termites are another pest species that will destroy untreated wood and can quickly make your entire property unstable and unsafe to live in if action isn’t taken.
Physical rodent sightings
Rats, mice, and squirrels are shy creatures and will usually be most active during the night. This means that if you do happen to see a rodent during the day, the chances are that there are many more somewhere close at hand and a pretty large infestation has already taken hold.
Reoccurring pest problems
Pest issues occurring time and time again are rarely a coincidence and usually indicate that the infestation was never fully eradicated in the first place. We see this a lot when people attempt DIY pest control but do not have the experience or knowledge of animal activity to find and tackle the root of the issue.
Dead pests
Dead pests are not only a sure-fire indication that these creatures have been on your property but also attract other pest species themselves. Insects in particular love to feed on the carcasses of dead rodents and if one dies inside your wall it won’t be long until they are moving in and a pretty disgusting smell is moving out. Indeed, smell is another good indication of pest activity.
If you have noticed any of the above, or have physically seen evidence of rodents moving around inside your property, call a local professional BPCA approved emergency pest controller immediately.