Frequently Ask Questions
What is the best insecticide?
96% Pyrethrin, which is very effective at controlling and eliminating a wide range of insects on fruit and vegetables, Southern Ag can be used for controlling pests on pets and livestock, as well as other pest infestations in and around your home.
What spray do exterminators use?
Permethrin is the most common active ingredient in insecticides applied by licensed exterminators. It is one of a large class of chemical insecticides known as pyrethroids. They mimic pyrethrins, which are botanical insecticides typically derived from Australian and...
What attracts bugs in your house?
Bugs like a nice home for the same basic reasons you do. They want food, water, and shelter. If they can find these in your house, they'll move in. Bugs commonly found inside homes include ants, cockroaches, earwigs, firebrats, flies, house centipedes, silverfish, and...
What smells do bugs hate?
Repels moths, fleas, flies and mosquitoes. Lavender has been used for centuries to add a pleasantly sweet fragrance to homes and clothes drawers. Although people love the smell of lavender, mosquitoes, flies and other unwanted insects hate it.
Is it worth getting pest control?
Pest Control is always worth it whether it is at the professional level or the DIY'er. Pests, once established in your home are very expensive to remove and cause millions of dollars in damage every year. That's without totaling up the health costs to you and your...
What time of day is best to spray for bugs?
Many insects are most active early in the morning and around dusk, making very early morning and early evening the most effective times for insecticide application.
How often should pest control be done?
For apartments and homes, we recommend regular pest control treatments on a quarterly basis, or 2 to 3 months, in order to effectively prevent common pests. For more serious infestations, monthly treatments over the course of 3 to 6 months are advisable.
How do you keep bugs away from your house?
Put out flowers, candles, and lights. If you want to start small, try planting some bug-repellant flowers, like marigolds or calendula. Get rid of standing water. Many bugs flock to standing water, so get rid of it if you can.
Can I do pest control myself?
One of the most common treatments pest control companies perform is the general insecticide spray treatment around the parameter of the home. This treatment is meant to kill most of the insect pests that crawl into your home. ... That's a lot of money back in your...
What is the best way to prevent pest?
Block entry points (exclusion) Eliminating entry points for pests will help keep them out of your establishment. ...