How to Prevent Pest Infestation in Your Home and Give Yourself Peace of Mind

It is not unnatural for your home to be infested with a variety of pests ranging from mice to cockroaches and bedbugs. Unless eliminated quickly, these pests can wreak havoc in your home and spoil not only your belongings but are also a health hazard. Rather than take action to eliminate the pests after they have already entered your home, it can be a more effective strategy to practice methods that deter them from entering your home. Some pro tips on how to prevent pest infestation in your home.

Trim Plants and Trees and Avoid Mulch in the Proximity of the House

By trimming the branches of the trees and eliminating the plants growing near the door and windows, you can stop the pests from easily entering your house. If you are fond of gardening, you will no doubt be adding mulch to the garden beds to provide nutrition to the plants. However, it is better not to add mulch to the beds touching the walls of your house as it is a happy breeding ground for various kinds of insects you wouldn’t want in your home. Instead, it might be better to use rocks as ground cover as they don’t encourage pests.

Seal All Cracks and Crevices 

Broken and warped doors and windows or those that do not fit properly can make it easy for insects and even small rodents to enter your house. You should, therefore, make it a point to inspect them and seal them properly. According to Elite Pest and Termite Control, LLC, you should also look out for gaps, crevices, and cracks in the exterior of your house because they can make it easy for pests to enter. The main points of inspection should be gaps around electricity connections, water, and sewage pipes, missing roof shingles, loose siding, or cracks in the foundation. Seal the gaps with mortar, steel wool, copper mesh, sheet metal, etc. but not expanding caulk as some pests can chew through it.

Properly Dispose of Garbage

Household garbage, especially organic matter like foodstuffs is a magnet for rodents, cockroaches, ants, and more. You should also not pile up yard waste as pests use it for food or to make nests, according to a report in Forbes. Keep the surroundings clean and free of standing water, plant, and leaf clippings, and ensure that the trash cans are emptied regularly and have tight lids. Make sure that you clean up thoroughly any food spills and party leftovers that can attract pests.

How to Prevent Pest Infestation in Your Home – Clean Drains

It is very easy for gunk and debris to accumulate in the drains in the kitchen and bathrooms. Since they can attract flies and roaches; you should inspect and clean the drain in your house regularly. Rather than using corrosive chemical cleaning agents, it can be better to use vinegar and a solution of baking soda to clean out the drains.

Conclusion 

Maintaining a clean home inside and out is the most effective way of deterring pests. They will be less inclined to enter or breed due to the lack of a congenial environment and sources of food.

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