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When it comes to using pest control the only option isn't just to use chemicals and in a lot of cases using chemicals such as pesticides and other types of poisons may not be an option. This might be the first port of call for somebody who isn't entirely clued up on these matters but there are plenty of defensive measures that one can take without resorting to the use of chemicals.

 

To instigate such matters a pest control north-west London based company for instance will use what's known as IPM which stands for integrated pest control management. This essentially is a process where pests are identified in terms of what species they are, the life cycle and general habits such as where they are likely to build nests and what materials are used. It also encompasses assessing the likely dangers of using certain types of pest control methods where non-pest animals, plants and organisms may reside. So it takes into account the whole environment so that the professionals can make an educated decision on what pest control techniques to use.

Non-invasive and non-damaging techniques may include adding door strips to the bottom of doors, using door screens, filling gaps and entry points with wire wool and cement or expanding foam, using ultrasonic devices, laying down sticky boards and setting humane traps. These are all pest control methods which are designed to repel and capture rather than kill and can be used without danger of affecting other plants and animals.

Using Non Toxic Pest Control Methods To Solve Your Pest Problems

Which method a pest control London company will use varies compared with pest control companies elsewhere as the environment will vary also. Not only that, different pest control companies have their own preferred methods for dealing with different types of pests.

Many companies and individuals would rather use a safer pest control method where possible, because of all the added advantages that go with it. As we live in a society where people are constantly aware of the dangers of using different types of chemicals green methods have become ever more popular.

There will be occasions where the pest control professional has no choice but to use chemicals such as pesticides but when dealing with a green pest control company this really is the last resort after all other methods have failed. So a typical company that advocates nonchemical measures will usually start off with preventative measures such as those just mentioned like filling in gaps and using door strips. If this doesn't work then the next step up from that is to use ultrasonic devices and pheromones to reduce the likelihood of mating. Humane traps are also set in case the pests continue to invade the living space and or work area. Once these methods have been used and there is still a problem then the likelihood is that there is no alternative but to use pesticides to eradicate the problem.

In terms of pests in the garden slightly different measures can be used and this is where a pest control Bristol company for example, using IPM will have the ability to identify a counter species that can be used to kill off the pest without inflicting any damage to plants in the same vicinity. One example of this would be to use ladybugs which cause no harm to plants and animals that are very effective in getting rid of certain types of insects.

So there are plenty of alternatives to using chemicals as the main pest control method but I will mention that not all chemicals are bad thing because you can get some which are non-toxic and have limited effect on humans, pets and plants alike, but there is a cost factor as these tend to be more expensive. Then again can you put a price on the moral high ground as the difference in price between toxic and non-toxic chemicals isn't massive.

If you're in the unfortunate position of needing a pest control Bristol company or wherever else it is that you live, and you’re interested in the greener side of pest control then make sure you ask the company first what methods they use before hiring them. A lot will use both types of pest control just to be sure that the product is completely gone so it's worth checking first to see if this is actually the case as some may very well just say “yes we use humane methods” without telling you that they also use toxic chemicals as well.

Hopefully you will never have to deal with pests in your home but if you do it's good to know that there are several techniques that can be used in the prevention and eradication of such a problem without the need for chemicals

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