Here’s a quick check.
What do you do when you see a cockroach running across your living room?
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Scream and hide, then shout for your family or partner for help.
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Smash it with your own hands.
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Smash it with any heavy item you can find near you.
After getting rid of the cockroach, you breathe a sigh of relief, believing that your home is finally safe again.
It doesn’t matter which answer you chose, but you are WRONG if you think that there are no more cockroaches in your house after getting rid of that ONE cockroach.
MYTH 1: ‘After killing that one cockroach you saw, there are no more cockroaches in your house’.
In reality, cockroaches are very good at hiding in corners, cracks and spaces that you cannot reach or see. One random cockroach that decided to run out in the open space might signal many more hiding behind walls, cabinets, floor traps or drains. Among them might be pregnant cockroaches ready to hatch. Cockroaches can hatch up to 50 baby roaches (nymphs) depending on species – this is how cockroach infestation begins in your home.
MYTH 2: “Only Dirty Homes Attracts Pests”
Cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, termites and rodents don’t care if your house is clean or dirty. They usually seek for food, moisture and shelter. Even a sparkling clean home can attract pests through cracks, piping, drainage or door and window gaps. Cleanliness helps, but it not the main pest shield.
MYTH 3: “DIY Methods Are Cheaper and as Good as Professional Pest Control”
DIY tactics only works on the surface. Yes, you can kill visible pests, but DIY methods rarely eradicate nests, colonies, eggs or breeding sites. Professionals like Sincerae Services conducts Integrated Pest Management method with targeted treatment for long-term solution that addresses the root cause and prevent reinfestation.
MYTH 4: “If You Don’t See Pests, There Are None”
Many pests especially termites, bedbugs, and mites hides well and causes significant damage before you notice them. For example, termites attack the inner part of wood structures which is not visible from the outside. Regular Pest Control Specialist inspection will catch these issues early and prevent costly damage.
MYTH 5: “Termites Only Attacks Old Wood”
Termites can nibble through wood frames, furniture and structural timber even in newly build or concrete structures – they don’t only target old wood. They also love the stack of unused cardboard or the pile of newspaper that are left untouched for some time, kept deep in the corner of your storeroom. Regular termite checks or monitoring will protect your home.
MYTH 6: “One Pest Control Treatment Can Last the Whole Year”
Some treatments reduce pest activity for a while, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are often needed – especially for termites and rodent issues. Re-infestation also depends on how well you manage hygiene in your home.
Conclusion
Believing pest control myths can lead to ineffective solutions, higher costs and bigger infestation. Thus, always monitor for pest infestation, address hygiene issue and seal entry points. If your DIY method doesn’t work, call us immediately for professional Pest Control Service in Malaysia.
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