Facts about Beetles Pest Control
There are many different kinds of beetle species. There are about 350,000 of them and new species are often discovered. It is known that, every one of the four insects is a beetle. Beetles can be found in almost every habitat. So here are some of the methods to get rid of them.
Natural methods :
- Try to keep your garden cleaner.
- Cleaning regularly is the best method to control pest infestation.
- Keep the perimeter of your property clean.
- Clean all the fallen leaves, flowers and many more waste regularly.
- Grow some companion plants which act like repellants against beetles.
- Cover your vents with insect meshes, weather stripping for windows and put door sweeps.
- Seal all the cracks and holes in and around your home.
- Store all the grains and food in air tight containers.
- Control beetles with beetle traps.
- The vacuum cleaner is an efficient way to drag and kill beetles in your home.
Biological methods :
- By using pyrenthrins the beetles can be killed and other infestation will disappear instantly
- For beetles in the home, boric acid is the one of the efficient ways.
- Neem oil can be used as repellents for beetles.
- Sabadilla and Rotenone are organic pesticide to kill the infestation of beetles.
- When kaolin clay is mixed up with water and sprayed on the plants, then it acts as irritants to the skin of beetles and prevents them to eat the leaves.
- Encourage birds growing in your garden, they will find and eat beetles.
- Nematodes are also an efficient way to kill the larvae of beetles. This method only works on larvae of beetles.
Though you follow the above methods, sometimes it is hard to kill the infestation of beetles. In that situation contact a professional who will help you.
