There is no doubt that pests entering your home comes with health risks. They carry disease and bacteria with them and contaminate your food. Not to mention, the damage they can do to your home if left untreated. Many people figure they can just do pest control on their own and skip having a professional pest control company come to take care of the problem for them. A-Tex Pest Management would like to point out some of the dangers that come with doing it yourself pest control.
Do It Yourself Pest Control Can Be Deadly
Just recently in Amarillo, Texas, there was a devastating loss due to do it yourself pest control problems. A family has lost four children after do it yourself pest control went bad. Reportedly, the family was breathing in toxic fumes that were permeating their home after aluminum phosphide (a weevil-cide) was sprayed underneath their mobile home. When it was attempted to wash away the pesticide, toxic phosphine gas was released. The family was breathing this gas for two days and lost four children as a result of six others left in the hospital. Unfortunately, even though this chemical is known to be dangerous, it is easily accessible and without the knowledge needed to safely use it, can be deadly.
Licensing, Accreditation, Training, and Experience Needed When Dealing with Pesticide
Of course, no one would knowingly put their children and family at risk with the use of pesticide, but accidents happen when you don’t have the training and experience needed to safely use the product, it can carry with it a great health risk. You also need to think of any pets that may come in contact with the chemicals as well. These are things you may not remember if you don’t have the training necessary to use pesticides.
Environmental Effects of DIY Pest Control
You may not have the knowledge of the rules and regulations involved with pesticides as a professional pest control company does. There are certain restrictions that go with using certain pesticides and without following those guidelines, you can end up contaminating water sources, ground and air. For instance, did you know that you shouldn’t use any chemicals on honey bees? These pests are crucial to the environment and using any pesticide on them is regulated in most areas. Pest control companies are trained in how to remove their hive and relocate them without causing any harm to them. There are also many wildlife species that it is illegal to kill. Bats for example may not be hunted, killed, possessed, purchased, or sold. However, bats may be moved, trapped, or killed if inside or on a building occupied by people. Also, a person may transport a bat for the purpose of laboratory testing if there is a rabies concern. There are several regulations that not everybody is aware of to keep our environment safe.
Pest Inspection & Control in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park, Texas
Before you decide to take on the pest control for your home on your own, consider the risks that you are taking by doing so. Following the care instructions on the back of pesticides is vitally important and shouldn’t ever be taken lightly. It can be a dangerous situation when you don’t know what you are doing. To avoid any risk to you or the ones you love, have a professional pest control company like A-Tex Pest Management take care of your pest control needs. With years of experience and training, we will have your home pest-free in no time. Call us today!