No one wants to deal with a pest infestation of any kind, but unfortunately they do occur. Insects and rodents can be very resilient, but fortunately there are a few things you can do as a homeowner to deter them from stepping foot in your home from the start.
1. Be clean. It’s no surprise that pests are attracted to trash. After all, they’ve settled in your home for its shelter and abundant food supply! To avoid attracting pests in the first place, make sure to keep your house clean at all times, with these tips:
- Keep pantry items in sealed containers
- Take out the trash often, and store it far from your home
- Pick up and cover uneaten pet food
- Keep all surfaces disinfected and free of spills and crumbs
- Avoid holding onto recyclables, as they make great homes for pests
2. Stay dry. Just like us, pests need a water supply to quench their thirst and in many instances, to breed. Both cockroaches and mosquitoes are drawn to water, so having avoid leaks, floods and any kind of standing water in and around your home.
3. Make repairs. Do not let a hole or crack go unattended to. You wouldn’t leave your front door wide open when you leave, so why allow an entry-way for pests to stay? Patch any holes in window screens, as well as in both interior and exterior walls. Then, take out your trusty caulking gun and tackle all potential openings, including around windows and doors, entry-points for pipes, foundation cracks, baseboard seams and more.
Even with the most diligent pest prevention plan, sometimes the bugs will still find their way into your home. Should you find yourself dealing with a pest problem in the Middlesex County or Hillsborough County areas, you’d best give Pest Control Unlimited a call. Our experts will assess the issue, and work with to find the best plan of action to reclaim your home.
To learn more about our pest prevention, control and extermination services, call 888-649-9919.
