How to Prevent Pests in a House
Most pests invade homes looking for food and shelter.
Pests are dangerous for the health of the home and family. Cockroaches, ants, termites, rats, spiders, wasps, bed bugs, mosquitoes, mice, and other pests are annoying, unsanitary, pose a severe health hazard, and cause extensive property damage. Most pests invade homes looking for food and shelter. It is a nightmare for every homeowner to share their abode with creepy crawlies.
The best way to avoid a pest infestation and ensure the safety of the home and family is to prevent these pests from taking up residence. Here are some simple tips to make the house less inviting to pesky pests and stop them from invading the space:
Keep the home clean
Most pests are attracted to dirty and unhygienic conditions. Food crumbs and leftovers on the floor, uncleaned storage areas, excessive clutter, and damp bathrooms provide the ideal conditions for pets to thrive. Regular cleaning can help eliminate food sources of pests. Also, homeowners should:
Reduce clutter
Store food correctly
Clean the cabinets periodically
Use a disinfectant cleaner to wipe kitchen surfaces
Cover trash cans
Dispose of the trash regularly and correctly
Remove any food crumbs
Wipe any spills
Keep the home dry to reduce the likelihood of pest invasion
Seal all entry points
Pests need an entryway to get into a house. Some pests, like insects and mice, need only a tiny opening to gain entry. One can discourage pests from entering the home by taking preventive steps. These steps include fixing cracks, crevices, and other openings in the foundation, walls, siding, roof, utility lines, and other exterior and interior home areas and performing necessary home repairs. Install screens to doors or windows or check the existing screens for cracks and holes, and add weatherstripping to restrict pests.
Ensure yard cleaning and maintenance
Fallen leaves, dead plants, overgrown trees, fallen fruits, and woodpiles in the yard are suitable for pests to make nests. Pooled water provides the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. Pests thriving in the yard can easily make their way inside the house. Keeping the exteriors clean is another way to discourage pests. Store firewood away from home, mow the grass, trim tree branches, remove any foliage, and clean all debris to enjoy a pest-free home.
Repair all leaks
Plumbing leaks are one of the leading reasons behind several pest infestations. Cockroaches, rats, mosquitoes, termites, and ants are attracted to humidity and standing water. Clogged drains can also harbor pests. Clean and inspect the drains regularly, repair all leaking pipes, and fix other plumbing issues to deter pests.
Perform regular home inspections
Inspecting the home for signs of pest activity can help in the early identification and elimination of pests. Check home areas like the attic, basement, porch, bedroom, roof, flooring, walls, and foundations for unwanted guests, and take the appropriate steps to pest-proof these spaces.
Hire a pest control company
Even if pests still invade the home after following all these preventative measures, it is best to seek professional help. Pest control specialists are efficient in dealing with existing pest infestations and can also pest-proof the home to restrict their entry in the future. They are well-trained, use safe chemicals and other treatments, and take the necessary steps to end the pest woes and worries.
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