How to Combat the Most Common Household Pests

Household pests affect us all, and while some are more widespread than others, the fact remains that having a non-toxic and effective solution is important. Natural Ginesis created Kleen Green as an alternative to the harsh, toxic cleaners and pest control products that are so common in the market. In addition to our body care line and essential oils, we have ways of combating the most common household pests without harming your family or pets. We’ll discuss some of the most common pests that can show up in your home and how Natural Ginesis solutions save the day.

What to Know About Combating Common Household Pests

What Are the Three Basic Ways to Control Pests?

• Chemical: This is the use of insecticides created from chemicals in order to interrupt or damage the health of the pest. Insecticides must be used and stored cautiously, as they can also affect humans and pets.
• Physical: This is the use of an actual barrier in order to prevent pests from causing trouble. A commonly used physical pest control method is a mosquito net, which uses mesh to prevent the bugs from entering your space.
• Biological: Using other natural predators for the pests, like ladybugs to control aphid populations in a garden, is the idea behind biological pest control. It can also mean using bacteria that have effects only on the specifically targeted pest. If the pest is the only thing susceptible to that bacteria, then there’s no extra harm to other organisms in the area.

What Is the Most Common Method of Pest Control?

Most pest control products are chemical-based. The ingredients in these products affect the nervous system of the bug. Unfortunately, those chemicals aren’t able to differentiate between the bug and the human applying the product, meaning the chemicals affect the human nervous system, too. Household pets may also be affected if they come into contact with chemical pesticides (directly or by ingesting a poisoned pest). A chemical-based household pest killer may also harm good insects that help balance the ecosystem, leading to more damage than good.

How Does Non-Toxic Pest Control Work Differently?

Natural Ginesis pest control products like Kleen Green™ have special enzymes that target the exoskeleton or outer shell of the pest. Since humans don’t have an exoskeleton (and neither do household pets), the enzyme does not have any side effects that common chemical pesticides do. Natural Ginesis Mint Spray is another non-toxic product that repels insects through non-chemical means and is safe to use on the whole family.

What Are the Most Common Household Pests, and What Should I Use to Stop Them

• Bed Bugs: These pests hide in the crevices of mattresses and other furniture, then come out at night to feed on human blood. Kleen Green can be sprayed on your mattress, along floors and baseboards, and on laundry to fight them.
• Mites: There are a variety of types of mites, all tiny and irritating to our skin. Kleen Green™ can be diluted and applied to the skin as well as used as a bath soak to help eradicate the problem.
• Ants: Not only do they come in droves to annoy us in the house, but ants can cause structural damage, too. Kleen Green can be used in a drench method to destroy ant mounds and take out the colony.
• Fleas: Commonly a problem for dogs and cats, fleas are also problematic for humans. Their bites cause itching, and fleas can be vectors for diseases that can have even worse effects. Kleen Green is a safe household pest control option to use as a pet wash to stop a flea infestation without harming the dog or cat. It’s great for cleaning bedding and linens to prevent a recurrence.
• Lice: The nightmare of any parent is hearing that there is a lice outbreak at school—or worse, that their child has it. Lice are notoriously difficult to get rid of because the eggs, known as nits, are hard to kill and will cling to the hair. Common products use a chemical that the lice have developed resistance to. Natural Ginesis Lice Trap Shampoo is a mousse foam that kills the lice using enzymes, which the lice can’t become resistant to. It doesn’t need multiple applications like common lice products and isn’t harsh on children or pets. Kleen Green can also be used to help wash bedding and spray the house to ensure the infestation is stopped.
• Parasites: A wide variety of parasites can show up in our homes, but they all share the common feature of thriving by living off of another creature. If parasites are affecting you, Kleen Green can be applied to the skin with dilution, used as a bath additive, and used as a shampoo. Since parasites can live in other materials, using Kleen Green to cleanse floors, counters, bedding, and linens throughout the home is important.
• Roaches: Known for their resilience, roaches can be difficult to kill with traditional pest control products. Fortunately, Kleen Green is an effective pest control product for roach infestations due to its enzyme composition. Spray it along any crack, crevice, or surface in the home. Roaches are sneaky and hide easily, so be diligent and thorough over the course of several days to take care of the entire population.
• Scabies: These bugs burrow into the skin, causing itching, rashes, and blisters. Kleen Green is effective against them and can be applied to the skin and used as a laundry solution to get rid of them.

Chemical-free pest control is easy with Natural Ginesis. Our products, from Kleen Green™ to body products and essential oils, are all crafted to embrace what nature gave us. You no longer have to rely on harsh or dangerous chemical products in your home. Eliminate pests from your body and life with safe, all-natural products from Natural Ginesis.