As anywhere else, the Connecticut pest control industry is a thriving one. With so many harmful creatures encroaching on human settlements, it is only natural that this industry has evolved and advanced, and is today one of the most sought-after groups of high-value domestic services in the country.
The types of pests that invade homes are generally dependent by climatic conditions, but several of them are hardy creatures that can thrive literally anywhere. Here are just some of the most common domestic pests that people are forced to deal with on a daily basis:
Ants
Possibly the most prolific problem across the world, ants create several problems in the home, not to mention hazards associated with children and house pets. Odorous house ants, thief ants and carpenter ants are just three of the ones that can cause extensive damage or severe inconvenience to members of a household.
Wasps and Bees
These creatures are typically a problem only when they happen to share living space with humans. Primarily a defense mechanism, their stings can be painful - or even fatal in cases where the person is specifically allergic to that type of sting. Treatment usually involves removing and relocating the colony to a safer place - one that is not shared by humans. Never try to do this yourself - if any type of pest control requires professional intervention, it is this.
Moths
These voracious eaters can cause extensive (and not to mention expensive) damage to your personal possessions such as clothes, carpets, tapestry and even food. Positive identification is the first step to eliminating this problem, and pest control companies regularly get calls for this kind of infestation.
Cockroaches
This type of pest is the one people are usually the most averse to - outside of rats and spiders. These creatures are tenacious survivors, and can thrive under practically any condition. They not only carry germs that cause human diseases, but may also be the cause of triggering allergies.
Rodents
This class of pests causes extensive damage to property, not to mention the health hazards they force a home's occupants to face. These need to be eliminated with care, especially when the infestation is made up of more than just one or two creatures. A bad case of rodent infestation can mean hundreds of dollars in damage to your home, so this is a problem that's best treated as soon as it is spotted.
For all of the common types of pest control Connecticut businesses use EPA registered products, and many use an Integrated Pest Management approach that takes a lot of factors into consideration before addressing a particular problem. If you're facing some type of infestation in your home - be it bedbugs or rats - then waste no time in calling in an expert that will be able to reach in and root out the problem before it becomes uncontrollable.
