Systematic Approach to End Your Problem with Palmetto Bugs

Everybody hates palmetto bugs. It is one of the most prominent pests in the United States with a great number of households that have problems with annoying palmetto bugs. Palmetto bug is another term for cockroach. Aside from the stress that they give, they can also contaminate our food supply. With the diseases and bacteria that they carry, it is very important that we are educated about an organized approach to get rid of them. 

In order to effectively get rid of this insect in your homes, you have to eliminate certain resources and choose the best methods to kill them. Make sure that your approach is systematic. You may follow these steps to free your homes from the infestation of palmetto bugs. 

1. Prevent the further entry of palmetto bugs in your home by sealing off electrical and plumbing connections well especially if you are living in a multi-unit housing. Take note that pests can gain entry access from another person’s home. You have to caulk or seal off any crack or gap that is present in any of your doors and windows. You also have to cover the vent pipes on your roof with the use of a fiberglass net to block any pest access. 

2. Eliminate the things that palmetto bugs need to survive. They need food, water and shelter in order to survive so make sure that you take these things away from them. If you are going to take away the availability of these resources, you will cease to be a hospitable host for these pests. Clean up grease immediately including crumbs and beverage spills. You also have to empty trash baskets frequently and clean counter-tops, floors and areas for food storage. 

3. Choose a treatment that is less toxic than the others. This will ensure that your health and the environment remain safe. You can make use of sprays, baits and traps. 

4. Implement the best treatment method. After deciding on the treatment method that is ideal for your health and for the environment, the next thing must be the action. You may also consider boric acids or silica gels in the areas where palmetto bugs usually travel. It may be under the sink and stoves, behind the refrigerators, cabinets or electric outlets. 

5. Place traps near garbage cans at night. This can help you monitor the pest activity. 

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How to Resolve Your Termite Problem?

Wait. Do not sell your house just yet! People are terrified of termites and everyone has a justified reason why. I for one am not a fan of any creepy crawlers, especially the ones who could eat my family out-of-house-and-home, invade library to destroy my vast collection of books, nor the concept of having to tear down our age-old tree house I had since I was small. Termites are pests that need immediate resolution. 

Here are some things-to-do when termites are found in your area:

1. Buy a termite trap from your local hardware or DIY home-improvement stores.

Preventive action is better than cure. If you hear from a neighbor that someone in the area is experiencing problems on pest, termites to be specific. Take control by thinking ahead. There are ways to save your property from permanent structural damage. Setting up termite traps around your home, in your yard and on neighboring cluster of trees can save you a huge amount of money. These termite traps are commonly made of wooden-stakes which can be driven to the ground or dangled as bait for wandering termites. Just check regularly to detect any pests in your area. No safety hazard for kids or pets, these are environment-friendly non-chemical termite traps designed for every home.

2. Use liquid termiticide spray to prevent further infestation.

Spraying liquid termiticide on the base of the infected tree and other neighboring trees will help control the termite problem. Make sure to spray an approximate 3-foot radius around the base of the tree. Continue spraying till you reach at least 2-feet high. Doing so will prevent more termites from returning to their nests. Spray on the exterior of wooden structures nearby like sheds, boats, panels etc. For a more environment-kid friendly approach, I would recommend the use of biodegradable permethrin-based insecticide, such as Torpedo or Dragnet. Another alternative could be bought a commercial hydrocarbon-based termiticide from your hardware store.

3. Pruning infected wood once discovered in a tree.

Immediately remove infected area. Narrow tunnels through the wood, large nesting chambers, tiny white eggs or visible crawling termites on the tree trunk, are just some indicators of a pest problem. Pruning will help the tree from being fully infested. Do this, as soon as signs of termites are discovered. Burn or destroy the wood as soon as possible to prevent the termites from transferring to another wooden home.

4. Follow-up Treatment

Check daily if the creepy crawling-structure-destroyers have tried to return to the trees. Monitor the termite situation daily. Continue anti-termite spraying until you are confident that the situation has been completely controlled. Do not be complacent. Remove uninfected wood from moist areas or remove from exposure to rain if possible. Eliminate rotting stumps from your yard and do away with old wooden piles from your workshop. Get rid of anything that might potentially become a home for the termite pests.