Simple Home Repairs Will Prevent Scorpion Pest Control Problems

Many homeowners who are confronted with the possibility of a painful scorpion attack, are seeking natural pest control methods of deterring these venomous pests, from invading their dwelling. The reality is, if a scorpion cannot gain entry to the house, there is little (or no) chance of an encounter or attack; inside the home.

Homeowners should begin their natural pest control strategy, with a thorough inspection and clean up, of their property. Loose lumber and piles of rocks, debris or garbage, especially near foundation walls, should be thoroughly checked for scorpions; and removed from the area. Lawns and landscaping should be kept short and well-trimmed, ensuring as well that no branches are overhanging, near or above the house. Furthermore, all cracks and holes in interior or exterior walls, foundation or siding, must be repaired immediately. As well, make certain that all window and door screens are secure, and do not have any holes in them.

Scorpion stings are considered especially dangerous, when inflicted upon children or the elderly. As such, property owners with young or elderly family members/tenants present, should make every effort to ensure their safety; from a painful scorpion attack. Simple home repairs and improvements, can lay an effective pest control foundation, for the prevention of a scorpion invasion.

Declining Bat Population Means Loss of Pest Control Services

The decline of bat populations in the Northeastern United States, the most severely affected region so far, have exceeded seventy percent. In fact, populations of the Little Brown bat have declined so hastily, that scientists expect the species to disappear from the region completely; within the next twenty years.

Why is this so concerning? It is a little known fact that a single Little Brown bat, which has a body no bigger than an adult’s thumb, will consume four to eight grams of insects; each night. Although at first glance, this may not appear to be much, it can quickly add up. In fact, it is estimated that the natural pest control services provided by approximately one million bats, eliminates more than one thousand metric tons of insect pest problems; each year.

It has been said that insectivorous bats are among the most overlooked, economically important, non-domesticated animals; in North America. Pest management experts speculate that the loss of bats throughout the United States, will result in a consistent population increase for insects no longer being eliminated, by these efficient natural exterminators.