Nearly 34% of Americans have considered the idea of burning down their homes after experiencing a bug infestation.
According to the study from OnePollcommissioned by insect killer company Zevo which surveyed 2,000 people, 66% said that they are willing to do “nearly anything” to rid themselves of the infestation.
About 51% of respondents said that they would fumigate their entire home, put traps in every corner (46%) or use an entire can of bug spray at once (43%).
Over half (52%) of the respondents said that they considered moving due to an infestation and 69% of people were actually reported to have followed through on the threat.
The findings revealed that 22% of people said that the bedroom and kitchen were the worst spots to come across bugs while 16% said the bathroom.
Nearly 48% of the people surveyed had said that they have attempted DIY hacks — such as cinnamon, coffee grounds, maple syrup one desperate user even attempted to use gasoline to drown them — and 83% reported the hack had backfired.
“When it comes to solving bug problems, consumers are ready to try just about anything to avoid chemicals, instead using costly, messy and ineffective DIY hacks to rid their home of pests,” Zevo communication manager Rick Mason said.
Most respondents agree that the bedroom and the kitchen are the worst places to experience a bug infestation.
According to the study from OnePollcommissioned by insect killer company Zevo which surveyed 2,000 people, 66% said that they are willing to do “nearly anything” to rid themselves of the infestation.
“We want consumers to know there is a better, simpler, worry-free way to get rid of bugs, and DIY bug hacks can be a thing of the past.”
Data shows that the average person will spend $177 on homemade methods and only 54% have reported any actual success.
The study shows that 53% of Americans say that their kitchen is the worst spot for bugs also saying that bugs cost them about $230 in wasted food after having to throw it out 19 times.
Data shows that the average person will spend $177 on homemade methods and only 54% have reported any actual success.
Several American homeowners (65%) have said that they have taken extreme lengths in order to keep their home bug-free and 61% immediately clean their kitchen after cooking.
“When trying to protect your home from bugs, it can sometimes feel like a constant worry, especially throughout peak bug season,” says Rick.
“When facing unwanted bugs, it’s important to be smarter, more prepared and consistently in control of the place you call home.”
Several American homeowners (65%) have said that they have taken extreme lengths in order to keep their home bug-free and 61% immediately clean their kitchen after cooking.
Many Americans (59%) have said they refuse to buy fresh fruits or house plants to avoid critters.
Nearly 43% of people have said that have discovered bugs too late and several people believe they may have accidentally eaten a bug or two.
TOP 9 THINGS PEOPLE WOULD TRY TO GET RID OF BUGS
- Fumigate the entire home – 51%
- Put glue traps in every corner of the home – 46%
- Use an entire can of bug-killer all at once – 43%
- Throw the nearest thing at it, no matter what that nearest thing is – 43%
- Trap it in a cup or jar – 38%
- Douse the bugs with boiling water – 37%
- DIY a flamethrower to get rid of it – 35%
- Burn down the home – 34%
- Scream at it – 33%
