Have you ever called a pest control company and found out that they cannot deal with a particular pest? Why is that? To prevent scamming you of your money, many pest control businesses abstain from providing treatment. Unfortunately, some bugs cannot be assured to go away even after being treated by pest control. Because they are drawn to something that the customer can handle, which saves time and money, some pests are present. They generally avoid certain pests because of their ecological benefits, even though they can become a nuisance.

It might be possible to resolve these pest management problems more quickly if we go over what we do not treat and why. If you are having an infestation in your home, contact Saela Pest Control.

Pests that cannot be treated and why

There are certain pests that cannot be treated for various reasons. It can be due to the inability of total eradication by the pest control company or the pest’s nature. Here are some examples of such pests:

• Gnats

Gnats are those irritating tiny insects that are practically undetectable but can be heard buzzing near your ear or near your fruit and garbage. They are present in your garden or house because of an attractor. It could be rotting plant roots, old fruit or vegetables, or a variety of other things. Gnats are particularly difficult to treat because of their rapid rate of reproduction. Gnats lay between 100 and 300 eggs every three days and can live for seven to ten days as adults. They lay their eggs in decaying objects, such as trash or potted plants. The larva hatches in four to six days.

You will continue to have to deal with these irritating bugs if the attractor is left within or near the area where the activity takes place. Because of their rapid growth and the way that their eggs are hidden and not exposed to pesticides, we are unable to eradicate these pests, even if we apply pest management treatments throughout the residence or on the attraction itself. In the case that gnat activity takes place, take action to ensure that the population declines. Cleaning vinegar is a well-known natural remedy. In addition to its multiple applications, it can be used to eliminate gnats.

• Flies

Gnats and flies are quite similar. There is an attraction around the house that draws them there. When it comes to what they remain for, flies are pickier than gnats. For example, Gnats are not always signs of a messy situation because anyone can have leftover food or fruit. Flies favor unclean environments, such as feces, sweeter, more sugary substances, and spilled drinks. During their 15–28 day lifespan, female flies lay six batches of eggs. There are about 160 eggs in each batch.

Even if we treat and spray flies and eggs everywhere, they still reproduce more quickly than we can. The flies will remain on the property until the attraction is eliminated. Make sure the active areas are scent-free to aid them in finding their way out. Try placing fly traps in the more packed areas, and clean and wipe off surfaces like tables and countertops where they would not notice food residues.

• Honeybees

Honey bees are a tough annoyance to deal with. We deal with carpenter bees since they are regarded as pests that cause more harm to property than they do to pollinate. The honey bee is a species that is protected. We ignore them until they are severely harming the home’s structure. For both humans and animals, honeybees are vital to life on Earth. More than 80% of our floral plants and crops receive pollen from them. As part of it, they also pollinate the majority of our trees.

• Pigeons

Diseases like ornithosis, TB, and salmonellosis are spread by pigeons. Their carcasses, nesting materials, and droppings supply home to a variety of insects and mites. These have the potential to infest living spaces and cause allergic responses, illnesses, or skin irritation. Pigeons are not subject to any rules; however, in severe situations, “littering” may be regarded as an offense.

If you ever face any such infestation by the above-mentioned pests, you can take measures to eradicate them yourself. If the infestation goes beyond the limit, one can contact a nearby pest control company.