An infestation can be prevented with a bit of elbow grease.
Is your home or office becoming a welcome haven for pests such as roaches, ants, bed bugs, spiders, termites, or mice? While the sight of little ants crawling or spiders weaving webs can be fascinating, these insects certainly do not belong inside your home. Mice scurrying around the house and roaches raiding your pantry for food might not paint a pretty picture either. So, how do you keep your home free of these unwanted intruders? What are the most effective pest control methods that work?
Keep Your Food Supplies Sealed
Most pests eat almost anything that they can find. Free food is an excellent reason for roaches, rodents, and ants to find your home attractive. Seal your snack and cereal bags, pack away food items, and never leave dirty dishes in the sink. Ensure your trashcan has a tight lid, and immediately clean up food crumbs and spills from the furniture and floor. Never leave pet food out overnight, as it can also serve as pest food.
Control the Water Supply
Roaches need water to survive, so drain your sinks and bathtubs afterward. Fix dripping faucets and leaking appliances. Wipe up countertops thoroughly, as puddles can be the perfect playgrounds for pests.
Block Their Entrance
Rodents and insects are desperate for shelter and are constantly looking for ways to enter your home. Holes in windows and doors can serve as convenient entry points for various pests and cracks and crevices in baseboards and openings in areas near the sink. Seal all possible holes and cracks around your house and install window screens.
Keep Your Home Free of Clutter and Debris
Pests find cluttered spaces to be great places to hide and nest. Throw out unwanted items and vacuum or sweep your floors regularly. Get rid of piles of magazines, old newspapers, and unused clothes to discourage pest activity.
Taking appropriate measures can repel pests and prevent an infestation. But sometimes, no matter what, a pest problem might spiral out of control. Over-the-counter sprays, pesticides, and home remedies might be toxic and ineffective. A pest control company can thoroughly analyze the extent of an infestation and devise an effective treatment plan. If you live in Orlando, call the pest and wildlife experts at ABC Home & Commercial Services.