At last, the summer has commenced; the weather is getting warmer, which means many fun times in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, what comes with the territory is seeing creepy crawlers, that will become apparent in the next few months. You are probably thinking it’s inevitable since it’s part of nature right? Yes, this is true, but what we don’t want is for these animals to become uninvited guests into our home. But how do you avoid this? Which pests should you specifically watch out for? What can you do?
You must first know that most pests inhabit our home in search of three things food, water, and shelter. Have they found all three, they will make themselves comfortable, and playhouse in your home.
These helpful tips will help you be aware of the common pests that can make their way into your home and how to avoid them.
Ants
The first and most common insect you can typically see invade your home during the summer are ants. Ants will make their way inside when rain ruins their environment, in addition to the inability to no longer find food outside.
How to avoid: Put any foods, cereals, pasta, sugars, in tight seal containers for ants to not have accessibility to them.
Fruit Flies
Have you ever left out ripe fruit on your dining room table, to wake up the next day to fruit flies? The little pesters can definitely be an annoyance when in sight. Be aware, fruits aren’t the only things that attract them, so do sugar liquids and yeasts.
How to Avoid: Any fruits or pieces of bread that are outside on the kitchen counter, place them in the refrigerator. Avoid leaving anything out overnight.
Cockroaches
These insects come in different sizes and have the ability to breed quickly, so getting rid of them is essential. They slip through doors, hide within walls and come out at night.
How to Avoid: Cockroaches need water and food to survive, cutting off their supply will help.
Clean plates, silverware, and floors make sure no food is stuck to the surface. Frequently clean areas where cockroaches like to hide like refrigerators bottoms make sure no crumbs are at sight. Keep all garbage closed or outside. Prevention of these animals is cutting off their foods completely.
Pantry Insects
These pester lay their eggs on cereal, grained foods, and even chocolate. They are mostly found in stored food products. Anything that you may leave open like dried fruits, or food put in the fridge. They are the most common in homes with pantries.
How to Avoid: To avoid an infestation, put all foods that may be left out in the tightly sealed glass, or metal containers. Or place foods in the refrigerator, for precautionary purposes.
Mice
Mice and rats are a serious disturbance to the home, as they do not only eat foods but fabric, papers, and plastics too. They are able to get into your home through holes and small spaces. It is pertinent to find these rodents, they breed fast and you can find yourself dealing with a full family of mice in your home.
How to Avoid: put away any uneaten foods, rodent-proof your garbage cans by placing them in a high step wood platform. Seal any holes you may find around your home that is easily accessible to mice. The key to avoiding mice is prevention, once you have one it is probable that you have more.
If you suspect that any of these pests may be a problem in your home and you need help getting rid of them contact A&M Pest Control for an estimate.
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