16 Common Household Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

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by Greatist
Creepy crawlies and things that go bump or squeak in the night are a homeowner’s (or renter’s) worst nightmare. Luckily, there are proven methods to prevent, discourage, and treat home infestations that don’t involve spraying the whole shebang with toxic chemicals.
Although often effective against home invaders, artificial pest repellants, sprays, baits, and poisons can be dangerous if not lethal when accidentally ingested or touched. Exposure to pesticides can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, disrupt hormones, and even cause cancer [1] [2]. Even relatively benign pesticides can be dangerous if they’re handled or operated incorrectly.Household chemicals have damaging side effects for the environment, too. Pesticides can find their way into groundwater or a river, lake, or ocean andcontaminate the water sources for people and animals [3]. Once in the environment,pesticides can cause damage to plants and animals, as well as unsuspecting humans.Good thing there are alternative ways to de-bug a home, right? From essential oils to non-toxic household cleaning products, here’s everything you need to know about keeping pests away in a more humane, environmentally-friendly, and healthy way.Read on to learn more: http://grt.st/17RVTgX
Plagued by household pests? Don’t reach for toxic repellants just yet. From centipedes to mice, read on to learn how to get rid of ‘em the safe, ethical, and environmentally friendly way.
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