The presence of insects and pests in the vicinity of humans can be detrimental to health, but so too can pesticides be so dangerous as to question life and death.
In recent years, quite a few cases of vulnerability as a result of non-standard pesticides have been published.
In January 2014, two girls aged four and a half died due to pest control carried out in a pavilion in Jerusalem.
Following the case, the procedures were further sharpened and awareness of working with certified exterminators who work only with permitted materials for use increased.
A good pesticide starts with prevention, so that the problem does not recur after a few weeks.
Notice if you have problems with the structure or plumbing of the condominium, so you can fix them and postpone the next cockroach blow.
One of the reasons to bring a cat home or to the yard is that it dramatically reduces the plague of mice and cockroaches.
How to choose an exterminator?
Ask for recommendations and demand to see a detailed warranty certificate.
Find out what pesticides he is using and check if they are allowed to be used.
Ask for information on safety instructions and treatment in case of poisoning.
It is important to know that most sanitary pesticides lose their effectiveness within about a month.
This sometimes causes unprofessional exterminators to use a larger amount of material so that the problem does not recur and they will have to return to your home.
The result can be fatal for you or your pets.
If there are animals in the house or yard, the exterminator should be notified.
Please note that under the Animal Cruelty Act, hedgehogs and stray cats are protected animals and their poisoning is a criminal offense.
If you are in doubt about chemical pesticides, you may want to check out green pesticides, or in its original name organic pesticides.
This is a pesticide that protects the environment and does not harm animals.
The pesticides do not seep in and do not harm groundwater or water and soil sources.
Among the types of green pesticides: mosquito control with the help of fish, use of natural products as pesticides and use of electronic devices that emit a special smell, light or sound that harms pests.
How much does a home spray cost?
Pest control against cockroaches in a 2-room apartment costs an average of NIS 250.
Spray for a 3-room apartment: NIS 260.
Spray for a 4-room apartment: NIS 280.
Spray for a 5-room apartment: NIS 300.
Laying traps against mice: NIS 350.
Spray for a ground house: NIS 800-300.
Pesticides against fleas and ants in the yard: NIS 750.
Pest control against rats in a residential building: NIS 800.
Pesticides against ticks and bedbugs in a three-room apartment: NIS 2,500.
Finally, pest control is an important matter so that you can keep a house clean and healthy, just make sure you do not put too much poison in the house.
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