Full Service Pest Control

Rapid Pest Solutions provides residential and commercial pest control services throughout Northern Indiana, Chicago and the Illinois suburbs.

Pest Control Service

When you have a pest problem in your home or business, it can be tempting to try to take care of it yourself. After all, who wants to pay someone else money just to deal with a little inconvenience? Even if you aren’t quite ready to bring in an exterminator just yet, there are plenty of ways that even the least-laid-back homeowner can get rid of common household insects and troublesome critters without calling on the help of an expensive professional. Luckily, most pests are gentle creatures that don’t tend to stay around for long when they’re not being fed. If you let them dwell in peace and avoid exposing them to their natural enemies (like birds, cats, and dogs), they won’t cause much trouble for you. That said, there are some things you can do on your own (or with a bit of assistance from a friend or neighbor) that will make it easier for your bugs problems go away sooner rather than later:

Establish which pests are causing the issues

The first step in getting rid of pests on your own is to figure out which ones are causing the problem. It will be much easier to deal with a single pest than it will be to attempt to get rid of every single one in your home. When you only have a few species in your home, you can concentrate your efforts on one type of pest and draw most of your attention to it. This will make it much easier for you to get rid of it. It’s important to note that if you have a single species of pest that’s causing a problem, you can often get rid of it by making simple adjustments to the environment. The most common examples of this are reducing moisture or increasing temperature. The most common examples of this are reducing moisture or increasing temperature. If you’ve noticed that your home is less humid than usual, try using a dehumidifier to make it more comfortable for your pests. Similarly, if you notice that your home is warmer than it usually is, you can try opening up a few windows and turning down the thermostat to make it less comfortable for your unwanted guests.

Use natural methods

When trying to get rid of pests without the help of an exterminator, you’ll want to keep in mind that you don’t have to resort to using chemical pesticides and other harmful products. Although chemical pesticides can be very effective in killing off the pests that pose a threat to your home, they can also be dangerous to your health and the environment. If you can, it’s a good idea to try to reduce your dependence on chemicals. This is especially important if you have small children or pets in the house. Many pests are attracted to or live in areas where you store food or keep other household items. If you don’t have them, they can cause you a lot of trouble and expense. Similarly, some pests, such as rodents, are only attracted to areas where you keep food or other items.

Rapid Pest Solutions

32 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321