With the popularity of DIY projects rising in every area from building projects to pest control, many people look to the Internet before they consider other options. However, pest control is one task that should never be a DIY project. These are some common home remedies that are dangerous.

Hedge Apples

Promoted as a natural way to ward off a variety of pests, hedge apples are actually quite dangerous. They get stuck in the esophagus and may cause death in animals. Also, peeling them may cause dermatitis on the skin.

Moth Balls

These have been used for decades, but the ingredients in them are very toxic. Children and pets who ingest moth balls have become very ill or died, so it is best to avoid using them.

Gasoline

Pouring gasoline in mole holes, ant hills and on suspected termite mounds may be a solution suggested on some Internet DIY pest control sites. However, gasoline is never good for the ground or soil, and many people have accidentally started fires doing this.

Ammonia Rags

Some blogs suggest soaking rags in ammonia to ward off mammalian pests. However, ammonia is a harmful substance that burns the lungs and is very dangerous when it gets in the hands of small children.

Always remember that not all information found on the Internet is trustworthy, and this is true even of sources that may seem like trustworthy blogs or DIY sites. When it comes to safer and more effective pest control methods, always trust a professional. The health of your family should never be compromised to save a small amount of money.