Angie’s List: Pest Control

By Jim Donovan

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) If you find a few ants marching along the wall in your kitchen, it may be time to call an exterminator. It can also mean that making a few changes in your environment will likely take care of an insect or rodent problem. In this weeks Angies List report, Jim Donovan looks at some things you can do to keep your home pest free.

When critters come crawling many people attempt to tackle the problem themselves.

But if you see that you have a persistent issue its probably time to call in the expert. You can call a pest control company that can come in and they have a lot of different projects they can use to take care of the situation, said Angies List founder, Angie Hicks.

And different problems require different solutions. So make sure the company you hire is familiar with your pest problem.

For example, if you have termites in your house you want a pest management company that understands how to get rid of those termites, said Hicks.

Also, ask about the methods theyll be using to rid your home of pests.

One thing consumers need to remember is not all methods are going to be good for children or for pets in your home so be sure to ask questions whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a professional, said Hicks.

One of the best ways to prevent them from ever getting inside your home is to get rid of their favorite hiding places.

Keep your lawn mowed well and avoid standing water and go light on mulch around your house because that mulch can be a great place for pests to live, said Hicks.

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Angie’s List: Pest Control