What is the definition of a “Pest”?
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A pest can be anything that is unwanted or that causes damage and/or injury. A lot of it depends on your perspective. For example, deer are beautiful, graceful, gentle creatures that can be delightful to watch in the wild; but if you regularly find them in your garden eating the lettuce you’ve spent all season cultivating, they become a pest.
Most of the creatures that we consider pests belong in the great outdoors and as long as they don’t intrude on our homes, or invade our backyards to the point they threaten our health we don’t really give them a second thought.
Depending on your location, the season and your pest control routine your needs can differ from season to season. However, the majority pests fall into the following categories:
- Insects – Including spiders, ants, fleas, lice, and ticks
- Rodents – Including squirrels, rabbits, gophers and mice
- Reptiles – Including snakes and lizards
- Larger Mammals – Including deer and raccoons
- Birds – Including woodpeckers and blue jays
If any of these creatures have invaded your yard or home, you may be in need of pest control. Professional pest control services are trained to deal with the specific animals or insects in your area and can help you to not only eliminate them; but they’ll teach you how to prevent these pests from coming back. After hiring a pest control company, be proactive in staying in touch with them. Let your service provider know what seems to be working or not working. Ask questions and give feedback.
Just because your neighbors don’t consider the raccoons that tear through your garbage every night a nuisance doesn’t meant they aren’t a pest. If your life is being disrupted by outdoor critters, you need to find a way to take back your home. Find out what a professional pest control service can do for you.
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