Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
When you see pests in your home, it‘s natural that your first reaction will be to reach for the insecticide sprays and powder. But, when you have a family, especially with young children, going straight to the poisons isn’t going to be the safest option. Here, we are going to find out how you can keep your pest control more family friendly, without damaging your loved ones’ health.
Should I Use Insecticides In My Family Home?
It’s not always necessary to use insecticides when you experience a pest problem. This is especially true for the poisons that can have side effects for us. Things like twitches, muscle pain, allergies and tremors can all be side effects of pesticide use in the home. Effects like these can be extremely dangerous for young children. And, according to Diamond Pest Control in London, pesticide standards in the UK could change after Brexit from where they are currently.
How Can You Prevent A Pest Infestation Without Using Poison?
The best way you protect your family and home from using harmful pesticides and from infestations is by preventing them. Another way you can stop pests in a family friendly way is by using safer pest control products. Professional pest controllers can help you with more natural ways of controlling pests. They can assess your specific situation and come up with a treatment that suits your family best.
Choosing Safe Pest Control Products
Manufacturers of pest control products are catering more to the modern family these days. Now there are more natural products making their way on to the shelves to keep the family home safe during pest infestations. Doing your research and fully educating yourself on the best natural products out there is very important before you use them.
Making the effort to learn about new pest control products and chemical free pest solutions means you will know about the better alternatives available. Before you use any pest product, whether it contains chemicals or not, there are a few things you can do to ensure its safe for use in the family home.
The first thing you can do is look at the ingredients. These will be available on the product manufacturer’s website. For any of the main ingredients, you can do your own research around them to see how safe they are. You can also look at the effects of any pesticide ingredient on your government’s website.
