Protecting your home and garden from pests is important for you and your family. Pests can carry diseases, trigger allergic reactions or destroy your garden. There are a number of ways to control pests, but is there potential harm to your plants? For garden or home pest control in Glen Burnie, Raven Termite and Pest Control can answer your questions.
Why Pest Control is Important
Protecting your home from pests protects your investment, and the same is true for your garden. When you invest a great deal of time, energy and resources into your garden, you don’t want pests to reap the rewards. Some pests found in gardens (pests that can also find their way into your home) include:
- Slugs/snails: usually coming out at night, these pests love to eat your plants (especially succulents).
- Mealybugs: these plant \”vampires\” are great about sucking sap out of your plants. They especially love indoor plants because of the extra protection from outdoor weather.
- Vine weevils: these pests also like indoor and outdoor plants and can cause a great deal of damage.
Pesticides and Plants – More About Pest Control in Glen Burnie
When it comes to plants, pesticides can provide protection or cause more damage depending on the type of pesticide and how it is applied. When not used properly, or used on or near the wrong type plants, certain pesticides can cause a great deal of damage such as burned leaves, discoloration on parts of the plant, or can even kill the plant you were trying to protect. This is why it is vital you protect your plants while controlling pests.
One way to protect your plants is to carefully read the label on any pesticides you use before applying it on or near your plants. Find out what is in the pesticide and learn how it will impact the plants in and around your home.
The best way to control pests while protecting your plants is to hire a professional exterminator like Raven Termite and Pest Control. At Raven Termite, your pest control in Glen Burnie, pests can be eliminated without sacrificing plants by using the right chemicals for the job. To get your home pest free without plant damage, contact Raven Termite and Pest Control today.
