You soon realize that your attic vent is not screened. Next, you contact a professional who explains that your pest is probably a flying squirrel. The professional then goes on to tell you that traps baited with either peanut butter or sunflower seeds work well for squirrel removal. After trapping the nuisance squirrel you screen the vent to prevent future infestations. Our second scenario involves lady beetles.
Identification is easy.
After researching this insect you find out that the Asian lady beetle became established after a series of releases made in the 1970's and 1980's by scientists in Byron GA, and other U.S. locations. Since lady beetles are beneficial in controlling other insects and cause no direct harm to people, it is preferable to avoid killing them if possible. As a result of your research, you decide to seal cracks and crevices around doors, windows, siding and utility pipes. Adults that still manage to gain entry are then removed with a dustpan or vacuum cleaner. Hopefully these examples will help you to gain a better understanding of household pest control.