Droppings or excrement

Rodents, cockroaches, and other insects can leave droppings around your property, especially in dark and hidden areas such as basements or attics.

Unusual odors

Pests often produce a distinct smell that could indicate their presence in the area.

Sounds

Rats and mice make squeaking noises at night, which can help you identify their presence before you physically see them.

Gnaw marks on food packaging or furniture

Rodents have sharp teeth that they use to gnaw on hard objects like wood, electrical wires, etc., which can lead to severe damage if left unchecked for long periods.

Nests or webs

Bits of paper, fabric, fur, and other materials gathered together may indicate the presence of rats and spiders, respectively, living on your property.

Dead pests around the house

The appearance of dead pests may indicate an infestation in progress within your walls since these creatures tend to die off soon after being exposed to insecticides used by exterminators.

Biological Control

This involves using natural predators to control pests. Examples include introducing beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings or utilizing nematodes to target specific species of insect larvae.

Cultural Control

This method prevents pest populations from becoming established through practices that make an environment less hospitable. For example, crop rotation and sanitation can help reduce the number of weeds, fungi, bacteria, and other organisms in a farm or garden setting.

Chemical Control

Chemical pesticides are sometimes used to eliminate pests when all else fails; however, it is essential to recognize their potential hazards before using this treatment option. Insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides may be applied directly onto targeted plants or sprayed into the air, where they will disperse via wind currents or drift down with rain droplets into targeted areas below

Physical/Mechanical Control

Physical barriers like nets can keep birds away from fruit trees, while sticky traps effectively trap flying insects indoors. Mechanical devices like vacuums are also useful for removing large numbers of spiders and other crawling bugs at once without resorting to chemical treatments.

Trap Cropping/Attractant Baiting

This approach uses specific types of crops that naturally attract certain pests away from more desirable plants while simultaneously providing a food source that allows them to be monitored easily with minimal impact on surrounding ecosystems.