With so much information swirling around about pests and pest control, it’s often difficult to separate fact from fiction. However, it’s important to learn the truth because believing misinformation will impact your attempts to maintain a pest-free household. This is why the exterminators at Bugout Termite & Pest Control in Glen Burnie, MD make it a priority to educate their clients on different pest misconceptions.

Below, the exterminators debunk some of the most common pest myths out there:

• One Termite Inspection or Treatment Is Enough: Regardless if you’ve already had your home inspected or treated for termites, it’s essential not to ignore follow-up service. Termite inspections done by a professional exterminator are generally recommended once a year because the wood-eating pests can infest a space at any time and go undetected for years.

• Cheese Is the Best Way to a Mouse’s Heart: Many people have believed their whole lives that mousetraps full of cheese are the most effective way to get rid of a mice infestation. It may shock you to learn that the rodents are actually more enticed by food items with high sugar content, such as fruit and peanut butter. 
• Bedbugs Are Only Attracted to Dirty Spaces: Bedbugs will live anywhere they can get close enough to a host that will allow them to thrive. They are known to travel and will hitch a ride on clothing, suitcases, etc., so they can end up in any living environment, even if it’s the cleanest house in the neighborhood.
• Pests Are Easy to Get Rid of With DIY Methods: By far, the biggest and most harmful misunderstanding about pests is that they can easily be eliminated with DIY methods. While they may go away for a while, without the knowledge and specialized tools of an exterminator, it’s likely that pests will only continue to come back again and again.

The more insight you get from your exterminator into the habits of pests and the practices of pest control, the better equipped you will be to keep insects and rodents at bay. Contact Bugout Termite & Pest Control at (410) 760-6065 or visit them online to request an appointment for pest extermination. You can also find the team on Facebook.