
Pets problems in the home and/or office can be annoying, and hazardous to one’s health. While getting rid of the pests completely can be difficult and costly, you must take steps to control the population. Use the following advice to prevent pests from ruining your home.
Begin your pest control from ground zero. If you have a pest problem, eliminate their food source. You are likely providing food, shelter and water to the pests right now. Look to see you do not have food scraps laying around. Plug any potential entryways. Look for sources of water leakage.
Don’t buy a home without having a professional exterminator examine it first. Some pest problems are easy to spot, but others pests may be invisible because they hide in the home’s foundation or insulation. You won’t be able to identify these problems with a simple walkthrough.
A trained dog can help sniff out the termites in your home. A dog can find termites better than a person who inspects homes for pests. If you get a dog that can find them, they most likely ensure the safety of your entire residence. These dogs sniff out methane gas, which directly comes from termites eating your wood.
Flying Insects
Repair all of your screens if flying insects are prevalent in your area. Screens on your doors and windows can not only prevent flying insects from coming in your home, they can also help prevent other crawling insects from coming in, too. If you find holes in the screens, make repairs to keep the bugs out.
As a security measure or a way to make the most of your yard, outdoor lighting is an excellent thing. Unfortunately, it also attracts lots of night insects. When it comes to outdoor light-fixtures, stick with yellow or pink because they attract the fewest number of insects.
Check every foot of your home for pests, as no area is immune. If your home’s structure goes underground at all, then subterranean termites might be eating part of your home that you rarely venture to. Check out your basement and any other underground area.
Get rid of any trees that have fallen down in your garden. You can use the trunk and branches for firewood. If you do not have a use for it, you can sell it or give it to someone. However, remember to deal with the stump too. This dead wood will also attract termites.
If you’ve got pets, avoid mouse or rat poison. If one of your pets find the mouse, whether dead or alive, they could get poisoned as well. These types of bait are also inappropriate if you have children. They may put the pellets in their mouth.
Do some research on the kind of insect or rodents that are invading your home. During your research, find out what deters them as well as the things that attract them. The easiest way to keep a clean home is to adapt to the kind of pest you’re dealing with.
Kill Flying Insects
Use hairspray to kill flying insects. Although hairspray will kill flying insects, it is safe for others in your home. It sticks to the bugs, which makes it impossible for them to make their way to food and water. This works well on bees, especially when you don’t want to approach them.
The introduction stressed that a pest problem is not only an annoyance but can also endanger your health. That means you should address the issue without delay. These tips will be able to help you and get rid of pests that are plaguing you.