Which is worse: having a home that you share with rodents and insects, or having a home that is contaminated by toxic chemicals? The health effects of pest control chemicals are serious issues that need to be considered. Before you start spraying these products around your home, you need to think about the safety of your family. The best thing that you can do is talk to an eco pest control company to learn about natural methods to eliminate the critters that are coming inside.

Chemicals Used for Pest Control

Unfortunately, many pest control companies use common chemicals that could leave lasting health problems for your family. These chemicals might be effective to get rid of the bugs and rodents. But, it isn’t worth the cost of harming the people or pets in your home!

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Alternatively, you could visit a local hardware or garden store to find pest control solutions. But, these common products often contain some of the active ingredients that are used in professional products. The only difference is the lower concentration of chemicals since the products are designed to be used by non-professionals. Sometimes, homeowners feel the need to increase the use of these products to get the desired results.

Dangers to Your Family and the Environment

Thousands of children are taken to the hospital each year due to exposure to rodenticides and other harmful pest control chemicals. Young children might accidentally ingest the chemicals because they think that the blue pellets look like candy. Or, children and pets can be harmed due to proximity to the chemicals.

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At the same time, these poisons can cause disruptions in the food cycle. For example, a mouse or rat could eat the poison, and then be eaten by a larger predator. As a result, the larger animal is harmed by the poison as well. Insecticides can affect the food chain as well because plants and insects develop increasing immunity to the chemicals that are used.

Alternatives: Integrated Pest Management

Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the pests in your home. You can avoid the use of chemicals and choose a company that offers Integrated Pest Management solutions. These methods are less toxic to your family and kinder to the environment. Talk to us at EcoGeek to learn about how our services are different from common pest control companies. We offer natural pest control. Contact EcoGeek if you would like to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation: (508) 280-1108