5 Pest Control Mistakes You Are Making
                     
Pest control problems are one of those home 
and building maintenance concerns that 
sometimes cause people to wonder what they 
are doing wrong. 
You might think that you’ve tried everything 
possible, and that it is impossible to eliminate 
every bug. 
Or, you may believe that living in Phoenix 
means having to deal with scorpions 
and other critters. 
Living with pest infestations isn’t necessary. 
If you’ve been having trouble with insects and 
other pests, then it is possible that you could be 
making one or more of these mistakes.

Squashing a spider or spraying a cockroach 
does get rid of the problem for the moment. 
The mistake here is thinking that it is over. 
Pests tend to lurk beneath the main surface 
areas of a home. 
They hide in walls, attics and even under 
loose flooring. 
If you see a couple of them, then there could 
be hundreds more. 
Professional treatments are able to reach 
the parts of your home or commercial building 
where you can’t reach.

Seeing a mouse run outside when you open 
your garage door may make you think that they 
accidentally got inside. 
But it is also possible that they’ve been living 
inside of your home. 
Too often, seeing a single mouse or bug 
means that it is not an isolated incident. 
If you spot one, then schedule an inspection 
right away. 
Checking all of the common hiding places 
could uncover a bigger problem that needs 
to be addressed.

You can also make the mistake of swinging 
in the opposite direction. 
Loading up on foggers, sprays and powders 
might seem like your best line of defense 
against your most detested pests. 
Chemical-based treatments come with 
serious risks. 
Most are safest when they are applied 
by a professional who is trained to protect 
humans and pets from harm. 
Our technicians also know how to spray 
for pests, such as ants without causing them 
to run and spread out.

Pests take the path of least resistance. 
Many of the most common ones are able to fit 
through unbelievably tight spaces. 
In addition to doing perimeter treatments, 
you’ll want to check your home or building 
for potential entry points. 
Inspect around the windows and doors 
for cracks. 
You may also need to arrange for someone 
to inspect your roof for signs of pest activity 
such as roof rats.
Plumbing fixtures can sometimes develop 
cracks around the pipes that insects use 
to get inside. 
Sealing up all holes and tiny cracks prevents 
recurring infestations.

If you’ve had professional treatments and keep 
seeing insects, then there could be an issue 
that attracts them to the building or yard. 
Having a pest problem doesn’t mean that you 
have a dirty home or business, but making 
food, shelter and water available can contribute 
to the problem. 
Try to stick to a regular cleaning 
and maintenance schedule. 
Wiping the back shelves in a pantry 
can remove crumbs that attract bugs 
like cockroaches, as well as mice. 
Removing outdoor clutter gives them fewer 
hiding places to make their nests. 
It is often doing the little things that heads off 
big problems before they start.
Life is all about learning new ways 
to handle challenges. 
When pest control has become too much 
to handle, then it is best to take a good look 
at your current approach, and it may be time 
to call in the professionals.
Custom Weed & Pest Control has been in business 
since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro area 
for both residential and commercial.
We offer an affordable weed and pest control 
package, with customized service to meet your 
specific needs.