| Effective and timely steps essential to eliminate pests Dubai: Remember the time you saw a cockroach in your home and freaked out, only to realise it was not the only one to make itself at home? Remember the time you tried to kill a bed bug as soon as you spotted it but it vanished under the bed? Or the rodent who was smart enough to prevent the trap? The many ways in which bugs and pests pester you is legion. However, it is important to educate people on how to properly deal with pests," he says. Mosquitoes hurry to these pools of water to lay eggs. Open water tanks are also breeding grounds for mosquitoes," says Dr Faith. Rodents, most of the tims, are attracted to enter houses through cracks in the doors, into neglected storage areas, unattended containers, etc. Apart from the fact that they are highly irritating to spot around your property, they also make your property unsafe and unhygienic to live in. "This region, with its warm and humid climate, naturally attracts pests," says Hani Shehadeh, president of Ecovar. "Attempts to control the situation your self might also be dangerous," says Shehadeh. "You are dealing with chemicals. It's very possible that kids could drop a food item to the floor, pick it up and put it in their mouth. Or, that you inhaled it while spraying. Other unattended issues, for example, are excess water pooling after a car wash. I started killing them the moment I spotted one but it did not help. Using sprays brought no relief either until one day I had to throw away my sofa set and bed, which were totally infested. Dinesh Ramachandran from the National Pest Control says they receive the maximum number of calls for help to eliminate bed bugs. ''For the last four to five years, the number of requests for treatments of bedbugs has almost quadrupled," he says. "We should eliminate food sources which can invite pests," says Dr Faith M. " . Another resident, Marwin, says, "I did not take it seriously when I first spotted a bed bug or two in my house. The problems with an infestation of bugs in a home could range from mere displeasure upon sighting one, to health hazards like skin problems and stomach upsets, etc. Says Fusail, a resident of Deira, "I moved to a brand new location and discovered the area had a lot of rats. "A rat will need only 7mm of space to enter your house," says Dr Faith. Ideally, you ought to go in for an annual contract. In that case, you ensure follow-ups and the pest control will also make sure that the problem is eradicated. Rodents have also been implicated in fires across the country by chewing wires and spilling flammables. Seven to eight per cent of the population is allergic to cockroaches, according to recent surveys, which have also determined that cockroach allergens are the No 3 contributors to children's asthma in the world. For rodents and bed bugs in particular, professional help is a must. "Several treatments would be needed to rid your home of bed bugs. According to the US National Pest Management Association International, rodents consume or contaminate about 20 per cent of the world's food supply. Sanitation and exclusion are keys to controlling pests. You should not take such situations for granted. |
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Effective and timely steps essential to eliminate pests
