Effective Pest Control for a Pest-Free Home

Some homeowners may think this involves a lot of work and may be unable to commit to it because of their busy schedules.

Pest control is not only about preventing pests from inhabiting a home. Instead, it should be a continuous effort to ensure the home is always pest-free.

Some homeowners may think this involves a lot of work and may be unable to commit to it because of their busy schedules. As a result, they may find it challenging to find time to do these necessary tasks to ensure their house is maintained and pest-free. Fortunately, there are some simple and easy things that they can do to keep the pests outside.

Follow these easy and simple pest control tips.

Keep the house clean

Clean crumbs and food spills as soon as they happen. Do not let these types of messes sit for hours or overnight. Doing so increases the risk of pests smelling them and tracking the spilled food. They will then start to think of the area as a food source and keep going back to it until they decide to stay there.

Keeping all unfinished food stored in tightly sealed containers is also essential. These also include pet food. Ensure no food odor can escape from the containers so the pests cannot smell them.

Also, do not store firewood or any wood near a home. Rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and other pests can hide and reside in the wood. Having these pests live near a home is a risk because they are too close to the home and all the comforts inside.

Conduct careful inspections

When homeowners bring packages in or remove items from the pantry, they should scrutinize them. Keep an eye out for pest droppings or chewed packaging. Also, look out for any signs of pest activity before using the contents of the package, as it may inadvertently allow a pest into the home, where it will have more hiding places, making it more difficult for the homeowner to catch it.

Call in professional pest control to conduct an overall inspection of the home

Don’t choose only the termite inspection. Instead, go for the overall pest inspection. Although termites are terribly destructive, other pests can make a home unsanitary. Hire a service provider with expertise in all types of pests that may inhabit a home. Select an annual or bi-annual inspection depending on budget and location.

Tightly seal cracks and possible entrances around the home

Walk around the house and look for potential entry passages that rodents and other pests can use. Seal all these openings and ensure nothing can go past them. Conduct regular walks around the house to ensure the passages are not reopened. Also, look at the caulk and seals of doors and windows and ensure they are tightly closed.

Conduct preventive measures for best results

Instead of only having professional assistance conduct regular annual inspections on the home or calling them when pests are lurking, have them perform preventive measures. Although they can help over the phone, nothing is as good as an expert able to see the problem for themselves.