Introduction
If you are reading this post, it will surely be because you need to fight a plague of termites or another type of unwanted insect in your home. Don’t worry because there are many solutions to eliminate a pest in your home. Mice, rats, ants, and termites are some of the most common pests and the ones we find the most in our homes. That is why we have prepared some quick tips for pest proof. They are simple, and if well maintained, your home should have the proper cleaning and sealing effect required to keep pests away.
Repair and seal cracks and openings
It would help if you repaired damaged pipes and wires capable of creating spaces for the pest in your home. Try to seal all utility openings around the house. Some areas to find these openings are cloth dryers vents, gas meters, cable tv wires, and outdoor faucets. You can apply cement, caulk, copper mesh, steel wool, or sealant over the opening point to seal these openings.
Store Firewood away from the house
Stacks of firewood can serve as a haven for several crawlers and bugs. It is advisable to stack your woods in a rack or wheelbarrow and keep it at least five feet away from the house to prevent these bugs from infiltrating your home.
Block spaces exploited by pests and other wildlife
If you notice a common entry point for problems in your home, you can install a ¼ inch wire mesh over crawl space in roofs, attics to block their entrance, etc.
Keep a Clean and Dry Kitchen
It would be best you kept a clean kitchen to prevent rodents from entering foodstuffs and causing diseases in your family. Your kitchen should always be dry to eliminate the possibility of pests breeding in stagnant waters.
Apply Insecticide
While most of the tips above serve as preventive measures against outdoor pests, you can take other active measures to eliminate those pests in your home. When spraying insecticides, here are some steps to be taken:
- While spaying, provide adequate ventilation. If the insecticide requires an airless space, you should leave the room for a while to prevent breathing harmful substances.
- When applying insecticide in areas in your kitchen, remove foods and food containers before spraying; wait for a considerable amount of time before returning food products onto a sprayed shelf.
- Wash sprayed surfaces that are used in cooking.
If you try to prevent or get rid of ants, rats, mice, pantry pests, or other pests, keep in mind the basic survival needs of the creature: food, water, and shelter. Do whatever you can to reduce the approach of pests to these. There are paths to prevent the invasion and invasion of pests.
Contact The Cape Cod Pest Control Experts
A & M Pest Control provides unique rodent control/removal services. Our qualified technicians can keep your home rodent-free throughout the year. We can effectively treat any inside/ outside perimeter, such as your gardens, shed, roofs, and lawns & more. Call (508) 237-9536 or our contact form for details and scheduling!
