A household pest problem can be a nuisance on many levels. For starters, the presence of unwanted company can be awfully unsettling, be it in the form of roaches, ants, or the occasional mouse. Additionally, certain pests have the ability to be rather costly as far as extermination services are concerned. Finally, some pest-related issues can be extremely disruptive to a family’s normal day to day life. Bedbugs, for example, can cause physical discomfort to the members of an affected household, while a roast infection in a home’s kitchen can force the inhabitants to eat elsewhere until the problem is resolved.
In any given pest-related situation, it pretty much goes without saying that something has to be done in order to make the problem go away. However, when it comes to pest management and extermination tactics, some people might worry that the various chemicals used in such services could detrimentally effect the members of their households. While it’s certainly not healthy for any person to breathe in or come into contact with toxic chemicals, this concern tends to particularly come into play in households where pets and small children also happen to reside.
Vic Palermo is president of Ultra Safe Pest Management Inc., a Boston area company specializing in various methods of pest control, and he understands why people – particularly pet owners and parents of small children - might worry about the after effects of pest extermination. However, Palermo likes to reassure his customers that his company’s policy is to always use the least amount of toxins necessary to tackle a problem. While some pest management companies tend to take a more liberal approach with their pest-fighting chemicals, Palermo aims to use as few chemicals as possible to minimize the negative effects of his work on both the environment and his clients’ household air.
In many cases, the Ultra Safe team can combat pest problems without using any hazardous chemicals. Of course, the tactics involved are mostly dependent on the breed of insect or rodent in question. But for issues such as mice and roaches, it is often possible to work with baits instead of materials that are toxic to humans. In such situations, the Ultra Safe team will supply the unwanted creatures with food sources containing toxins rather than simply spraying chemicals onto household surfaces and into the air. This way, the toxic matter involved in the extermination process will be ingested by the insects or rodents alone, without impact anyone. Furthermore, in many cases, Palermo’s customers can remain in the house during the extermination process - a fact that should offer comfort for parents and pet owners concerned about themselves and their loved ones.
While the Ultra Safe team will always go out of its way to use the least amount of chemicals possible, in some cases, the use of some toxins is simply unavoidable. Unlike roaches and rodents, bedbugs, who simply feed off human blood, will not respond to bait. Therefore, in bedbug infestation situations, customers are advised to vacate the premises during the extermination process to avoid subjecting themselves to the chemicals that the company will have no choice but to use.
While it’s natural to be concerned with the notion of having toxic materials dispensed inside your home, it’s also important to realize that in many cases, the use of chemicals is a necessary evil in order to combat the greater pest problem at hand. Remember, when applied safely and properly, pest-killing toxins can work to rid your home of unwanted guests, thereby making the environment healthier for you on a whole. By following the instructions of your pest management company and staying away from your property as necessary, you can keep yourself (and your pets and children) out of harm’s way so that the professionals can come in, do their jobs, and restore your home to the safe, pest-free environment it once was.
