Are you weary of seeing pests having free reign in your home? Perhaps exterminators come to your home from time to time but you still have pests? Maybe that pest control service is a bit expensive? Keep reading to learn more about different alternatives and pest control methods you can use yourself.
The beginning is the place to start. Seek to eliminate the things that attract pests. Pests probably like to come into your home because they have shelter, food and plenty of water. Look for and eliminate any leaks, food scraps, and entry points into your home.
A perimeter spray will discourage pests from getting too close to your home. Make sure you spray your home’s foundation, porches, steps, and other areas that are located near any windows and/or doors. Look for cracks that pests can use as an entrance to your home. You should then seal off these places with caulk or whatever filler you prefer.
Always store your food carefully. Food scents attracts many different kinds of insects. You should also take out your garbage as soon as it is full. Garbage is also known to attract insects.
Airborne pests can be thwarted if you fix any tears or holes in screens on doors and windows. The windows and screens keep out both flying and crawling bugs. Fix all the gaps in screens so that bugs can’t enter.
When you put bushes around your house, put them about 12 inches away from your home at minimum. Insects and other pests are naturally attracted to bushes. Keeping leaves and other dry brush away from the building will help you keep pests out of your home.
Repair all leaks in your plumbing. Pests gravitate toward sources of water. Interestingly, they sense a water leak, even from a good distance away. You can avoid pest by taking care of your plumbing. Do a little work and save yourself from having to deal with bugs or rodents in your home.
Do not use rat or mouse poison if you have pets in your home. This poison can be taken in by your pet and can cause great harm. These types of bait are also inappropriate if you have children. Kids might think the pellets are candy.
Use plastic storage containers when storing dry food items. The majority of dry goods come in bags or boxes. Therefore, it is easy for pests to reach them. Transfer your dry goods into tightly sealed bins each time you shop. This will both keep pests from getting into your food, and it will keep your food fresher for longer.
Now you should feel some power. Create a plan and put it into action to get rid of those bugs for good. Remember that this can be done. You have the power and knowledge to do so. You can start getting rid of bugs around your house right away when you follow the tips presented here. You don’t have to continue to live with this problem.
