A list of the most undesirable insects for homeowners

Insects can be the most excruciating cost to homeowners, according to a study conducted by North Carolina State University. The researchers managed to recognize more than 570 different species of insects from 300 different insect families. Among the 555 households that they scoured for the purpose of research, only five had no insects inside them. 

Hence, considering the element of mystery that surrounds these unwelcomed guests in our homes, it is important to be aware of their types and kinds so that you know which solution is appropriate for them. Here is a list of the most undesirable pests as reported by Rove Pest Control Malborough, known to house one of the largest databases surrounding pest infestation.

• Termites

There is no doubt about the fact that termites are the most disturbing and devastating insects on earth. Termites destroy wood, and there are more than 2800 species of termites found all over the world, according to reports from the National Pest Management Association. They have also found out that termites cause over 6 billion dollars of damage to US property every year. If your house is also infested by termites, find ways to eliminate them as soon as possible.

•  Powderpost beetles

If you are a new homeowner who has recently realized your dream of owning a house, you should be very careful about the powderpost beetles’ larvae. These insects are wood-boring and they usually attack hardwood, which clearly gives you a hint of the fact that they can spoil the infrastructure of your entire home, including the flooring, molding, doors, and cabinets. These insects attack the wood with a high content of moisture and, hence, oak, hickory, cherry, and walnut also become victims of powder post beetles. 

• Rodents and mice

Rodents come straight from horror movies and nightmares, and they constitute the most damaging and unhealthy pests that can ever invade a home. It has been found that a single mouse living in a house can leave 3000 micro-droplets of urine every day. The urine of the mouse contains a myriad of viruses and bacteria that are carried by the mice wherever they travel, and these include places like kitchen countertops, food cupboards, utensil drawers, and floors. 

Hence, you can well understand that living with some of these most unwanted pests in your house can be a life-threatening experience, to say the least. Hire a professional pest control service to eliminate pests permanently. Being pest free enables you and your loved ones to live in a healthy, damage-free environment.