No one wants to deal with a pest infestation. The fear of infestations has caused many misconceptions and assumptions about pests and mice control in Brampton. It is easier to distill myths and rumours than to think your home is just as susceptible to wildlife, insects, and arachnid infestations.

The problem with myths is they can spark shame. Many homeowners avoid contacting pest control services early because they worry about what their neighbours will think. They don’t want neighbourhood chatter to accuse them of having a dirty or unkempt house.
In truth, whether your home is clean or cluttered, insects, rodents, and other critters may be interested in it. Eliminating myths and assumptions that can prevent someone from contacting a professional is paramount to ensuring your home remains safe for you and your family.

Common Myths About Pest Control

People use mythology to tell stories about things they may not understand or have difficulty comprehending. While some myths have helped form cultural identities and motivated actual initiatives for positive change, some are more problematic.

Pest control myths are usually of the problematic variety. They cause unease and shame. Also, they can lead to reckless behaviour that may worsen a pest control situation. Discover the truth of four pervasive myths and why you should ignore them.

1. Bugs Won’t Invade a Clean Home

Many people have a strange belief that insects will not invade or infest a clean home. That is simply not true.
Insects invade houses for one or more of three reasons: food, water, and shelter. While a messy home may provide more opportunities for hiding and eating, a clean house can also provide all the essentials bugs need to survive.

Keeping insects outside is about diligence and prevention. Truly Nolen offers a four-season protection plan that ensures your property receives effective treatments year-round.

2. Mice Love Cheese

As a team experienced in mice control, Truly Nolen can guarantee that mice do not love cheese. In fact, rodents prefer nuts, fruits, and berries to cheese. That said, mice may still eat cheese. The myth is likely a result of decades of cartoons and rumours, but it is still a myth.

3. Cockroaches Only Invade Dirty Spaces

Like other insects, cockroaches do not care if your house is dirty or clean. The bugs are more interested in whether they can find adequate shelter and food. Unfortunately for homeowners, cockroaches don’t need much in the way of shelter; the underside of appliances or inside of wall cavities is all the protection they need.

If cockroaches get inside your home and are able to mate and lay eggs, that is a problem. Cockroach populations multiply quickly and are very difficult to eliminate. Call Truly Nolen and the first sign of a cockroach colony.

4. If You Don’t See Pests, You Don’t Have a Problem

While seeing is often believing, that is not the case with pests. Most pests that invade homes, including mice and cockroaches, are nocturnal, so they are most active when homeowners sleep. Also, rodents and insects see people as a threat, so they try to avoid them as much as possible. So, it is more likely that you will not see pests until an infestation has evolved. Once you have an infestation, figuring out how to get rid of mice and other pests comes down to professional help.

Professional Mice Control With Truly Nolen Canada

Myths are pervasive and intrusive. They are often formed from assumptions with no basis in truth and discourage people from acting, even when action is in their best interest. Don’t let myths keep you from seeking pests and mice control in Brampton when you need it. Contact Truly Nolen Canada to discuss the company’s four-season treatment package and keep your property pest-free.