Pesky Little Critters

If you’re shopping for insecticide or rodent traps or poisons to deal with your pest problem, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that you’re shopping for the right product at the right place. First, find a product whose scope is as narrowly limited to the pest that you are trying to exterminate or prevent. Over-the-counter Raid is an example of a product that is not narrow in scope, since it is a general insecticide that kills most insects. This will ensure that you are not killing ‘friendly pests’ like spiders, who will prove integral in ensuring your pests do not return.

Second, make sure the product you are using is relatively safe. Poison is never truly safe, but potential contamination of food and groundwater can be avoided if the poison is either biodegradable or is administered in a manner and medium that will prevent contamination.

Third, find the best price. Pest control product prices vary wildly in stores and online. Even DIY exterminating can be expensive so it makes good economic sense to pay attention to price and to buy accordingly.