Pests can be annoying and disturbing to see and deal with. Termites burrow into your wooden siding diminishing your home's curb appeal and structural integrity while rodents wreak havoc on your pantry. Pests also pose various health hazards and can cause detrimental damage to your property. This piece will provide tips to help you prevent and deal with infestations at home.
1. Dispose of Leftover Food Appropriately
Rodents thrive where there's dirt and easy food sources. Houseflies and fruit flies love to feed on rotting food. One thing that is common about all these pests is that they love easy food. When you leave leftovers littered around your property, you create ideal breeding spots for the pests. Professional pest control experts use hygiene control methods to exterminate certain types of pests like rats. You will be advised to cover food to avoid contamination and cut off the pests' food supply. They may also recommend sweeping food pieces and disposing of leftovers appropriately.
2. Seal Entrances in Walls And Doors
Do your walls and doors have huge, open cracks or gaps? These entrances create the perfect spots for pests to creep into your home and invade your food reserves. During pest control exercises, experts inspect your home to determine entry and breeding spots. They may recommend sealing gaps and holes to prevent pests from entering your space. Professionals might recommend installing screens that keep the pests out while allowing adequate ventilation.
3. De-Clutter
Apart from looking for food essential for survival, pests also look for conducive places to reproduce and raise their off-springs. Often, they choose cluttered and dirty spaces where they can hide and mate in peace. If you dump stuff from decades ago in your garage or attic, there are high chances you've been creating the perfect spots for pests to settle and reproduce. Professionals recommend decluttering often. Consider storing items in boxes that can be sealed. You can discard or move items into storage units.
4. Keep Your Lawn Tidy and Short
Long grass attracts pests of all types. You might assume that your home is safe from invasion because the lawn sits out on your property. However, if the pest colonies expand, they might invade your home to seek shelter and food.
For instance, firewood and tree stumps attract termites that can easily expand territories and get into your home. Pest control experts recommend trimming bushes, clearing debris, and draining standing water to keep the infestation out.
While these tips can help you prevent an infestation or a reoccurrence of an infestation, you'll need to call professionals to help you combat active infestations. Stay vigilant and consider contacting the experts if you find anything unusual.
Contact local pest control professionals for more info.
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