Most people prefer living in an apartment for a number of reasons, but it is mainly because apartment living is, in my opinion, the most convenient. By choosing to live in an apartment, you can afford to come up with a lifestyle that would let you live, work, and play without having to travel for miles. Most apartment complexes are situated near restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops, which is why a lot of people prefer living in one.
Probably the biggest downside of living in an apartment is you kind of share things and experiences with a lot of your neighbors. These could be things like noise through the walls and floors, the smell of the dinner they cooked 10 minutes ago drifting through the halls, and worst case, the pests that they bring. Apartment environments can manifest different kinds of pests such as bed bugs, flies, mice, ants, and termites. The building’s structure does not help with this situation either. Because units are closely-knitted together, it makes it difficult for professionals to determine where the source of the infestation is.
If you live in an apartment or thinking of moving into one, read a couple of these helpful tips to lessen the chances of pest infestation in your home.
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General Day-to-Day
As tenants, what you do on a day-to-day basis can have a significant effect on the situation of your house. Simple steps such as cleaning counter tops and getting rid of crumbs can do you a lot of good. You may also want to make it to a point to wash and put away dishes after using them and throwing the trash every day.
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Double Check Those Second Hands
Nothing wrong with reusing stuff, especially in this day and age where the older an item is, the more valuable it is. Just make sure to fully inspect the item as it may harbor pests such as bed bugs, termites, or other pests.
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Extra-Caution for Travelers
Travelers are often more vulnerable to pests such bed bugs because they go to more places than others. Most of the time, travelers stay in hotels or the seats in the different mode of transportations in places, and unknowingly bring them back with them to their homes. After going on a long trip, make sure to toss away dirty clothes to the washer and vacuum suitcases to make sure that you are not bringing anything back to your home.
We hope that these tips are helpful for you, apartment lovers! A & M Pest Control are experts when it comes to different kinds of pests and we’d love to inspect your place if you feel like there is a pest infestation going on. Call us or visit our website to learn more about our services.
