While the arrival of spring marks warmer weather, longer days, and flowers in bloom, it’s also the season where hungry and thirsty pests emerge from their winter hiding spots.
Unfortunately, to them, your home looks like the perfect place to land.
While pest control is a must in order to keep your home bug-free, harsh chemicals and expensive bills aren’t.
In this DIY pest control guide, we’ll explain how to keep the bugs outdoors by ditching the chemicals and opting for a plant-based, do-it-yourself approach.
Hint: It’s easier than you might think!
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Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Showdown: Plant-Based Pest Control vs. Chemical Pest Control
First, let’s get some definitions out of the way. What exactly is plant-based pest control, and how is it different from the chemical pest control you’re likely more familiar with?
While chemical pest control relies on toxic substances such as methyl parathion and malathion to eradicate bugs, plant-based pest control uses active ingredients from plants to do get the job done, making it safe for both humans and the environment.
The use of chemical pest control has allowed many pests to establish pesticide resistance, thanks to mutation and the widespread use of pesticides. This is yet another advantage of plant-based pest control — it often offers longer-lasting effects due to its biological origins which pests aren’t familiar with.
At NatureTek, we do things the natural way.
Our all-natural, plant-based formula contains chrysanthemum flower as the main ingredient, making our DIY pest control solution perfectly safe for both you and the environment, but not for pesky bugs.
Top Benefits Of Do-It-Yourself Pest Control Using A Plant-Based Solution
Do-it-yourself pest control allows you to address pest issues at home with safe, plant-based solutions that are also kinder to your wallet.
Here’s why DIY makes sense:
1. Lower Cost
Chemical pest control can be pricey! A one-time extermination treatment can cost anywhere from $300 to $550, and recurring monthly treatments can quickly add up.
Not only are you paying for the treatment, you’re also paying for time, labor and equipment.
DIY pest control is a simple and cost-effective solution. In fact, at NatureTek, we offer the highest quality products at ¼ of the cost. Our average customer spends $400 less per year compared to traditional pest services.
2. Quick Fix
When you make an appointment with a pest control service, you’re on their time.
Scheduling an appointment, waiting for the exterminator to arrive, treat, leave your house, then airing out the pesticides from your home requires time and planning.
With DIY pest control, you’re on your time. Choose your favorite playlist and quickly apply the treatment when it’s convenient to you — NatureTek takes less than five minutes to apply!
3. Safe For Family And Pets
One of the biggest problems with chemical treatments? Safety.
In 2020 alone, there were 8,362 recorded household accidents caused by rodenticides in the United States.
With a plant-based, DIY pest control solution, there’s no doubt in your mind that your family and furry friends are safe!
How To Keep Your Home Pest-free In 4 Simple Steps
From identifying the types of pests entering your home to using a safe pest control solution, here are four easy steps to follow to keep your household pest-free.
Step 1: Identify The Types of Pests Entering Your Home
Most pests stay out of sight and are instinctively afraid of humans, which often makes it difficult to find them.
The first step to keeping your home pest-free is to identify the tiny intruders entering your home, so you can choose the right DIY solution.
Put on your best detective hat and look for potential damage in your home to identify what’s scurrying around behind your back!
Step 2: Identify And Eliminate Entry Points
Once you know which pests are living rent-free in your home, it’s time to find and seal entry points.
Common entry points include:
- Windows: If your windows aren’t completely shut or sealed correctly, it can leave gaps where ants and roaches can enter. The fix: Seal holes or gaps and install screens instead of leaving windows wide open.
- Doors: Like windows, gaps in doors can invite unwanted pests. The fix: Seal door frames with a sealant and make sure your doors are fully shut.
- Ceiling and walls: Even the tiniest cracks can open your home to roaches, ants, mice and other unwanted creatures. The fix: Use a sealant to repair cracks and other crevices in your home.
- Pipes: Pests such as roaches and rodents are attracted to damp areas simply because they need water to survive. They can pass through pipes (and even breed in them!), leading to plumbing problems. The fix: Seal your pipework and keep pipes air-tight with seals.
Step 3: Use A Safe, DIY Pest Control Solution
After you’ve identified the types of pests that are infesting your home and their entry points, you can start applying your DIY pest control solution.
Put down the harsh chemicals and pick up a safe, plant-based solution instead.
At NatureTek, our plant-based solution is a family-safe formula that can be customized to exactly what you need for your home.
We ship your solution right to you, and all you have to do is spray. DIY has never been easier.
Step 4: Keep Your Home Clean To Prevent Future Infestations
We know that life gets a little hectic from time to time, so a perfectly clean house isn’t always a reality. However, crumbs, open food containers and spills are like Disneyland for pests!
Along with your DIY solution, you can help prevent pests from entering your home by regularly cleaning spills, sealing food containers, scraping food particles from your stove and taking out the trash.
As long as you get to the leftovers before the bugs do, you’re in good shape.
Do-It-Yourself Pest Control With NatureTek
At NatureTek, our plant-based formula keeps your home pest-free and your family safe from the harmful effects of traditional, chemical-based pest control.
We’ve narrowed plant-based pest control down to a perfect science, allowing you to create a custom kit for your home! Simply choose your location, square footage and the pests that are bugging you, and we’ll ship your sprayable solution in eco-friendly packaging to help you evict your unwelcome guests.
What else is special about NatureTek? We’re glad you asked!
Our NatureTek pest control solution is:
- Plant-based: The chrysanthemum flower is the main active ingredient in our all-natural formula. Derived from flowers and plants, our pest control solution has been tried and tested to solve your pest issues without compromising your safety.
- Cost-effective: Our quality, plant-based solution is also cost-effective. On average, our customers save over $400 per year compared to hiring a traditional pest service company.
- Quick and easy to apply: You can apply your custom pest control solution to your home in less than five minutes with our step-by-step instructions — just enough time for you to listen to your favorite song while spraying away!
- Family and pet safe: You’ll never have to worry about the safety of your loved ones or your furry friends because our solution is safe for both.
- Easy to use: Each of our custom pest control kits comes with detailed instructions to help you apply the solution with ease. You’ll become a do-it-yourself expert in no time!
At NatureTek, we know there are tiny creatures looking to wander into your beautiful home year-round, which is why we offer a convenient subscription model. We’ll ship your custom plant-based pest control kit to your home for just $39 per application.
No need to place a bi-monthly order — we’ll remember for you! We’ve got your back, to make sure there aren’t any unwelcome visitors at your front (door.)
Our Quality Pest Control Kit includes:
- An eco-friendly bag
- A custom, plant-based solution
- A power sprayer
- A pair of vinyl protective gloves
Simply add water and mix the solution, place the spray nozzle on the bag, turn on your favorite song and spray away.
Key Takeaways On Our DIY Pest Control Guide
Pest control doesn’t have to be a costly, outsourced solution. DIY pest control is simple and cost-effective.
To keep the bugs at bay:
- Identify the pests entering your home
- Identify and eliminate entry points
- Use NatureTek’s safe, plant-based solution
- Clean spills and seal food containers to avoid hungry pests
Unlike chemical pest control treatments that can be pricey and even dangerous, opting for a DIY plant-based solution can help you save money, time and ensure your home is safe.
At NatureTek, we offer custom pest control solutions that are quick and easy to use, cost-efficient, convenient and effective.
