It may feel like all hope is lost with pests inside your home. Many times it may seem like they are multiplying even though you are doing everything you can. It’s time to put those pests in their place with the tips in this article.
Fruit Flies
Do you have a recurring problem with fruit flies? You may have a problem with your drain. To see if your drains are breeding grounds for fruit flies simply place plastic wrap over your drain. After a few days, check to see if your drains have fruit flies. If fruit flies still appear, scrub around your drain after pouring boiling water. That should keep fruit flies from breeding there.
If you think you may have termites, but are not certain, call in the dogs. They beat humans at sniffing termites out. A human can be effective, but not as effective as a dog. Trained dogs can actually check out your entire home. They can smell methane gas that the termites leave behind when they eat wood.
Seal food that isn’t being used. A lot of species of pests are drawn to the smell of food, so control food scents. Whenever your trashcan becomes full, you should immediately take it out. Pests are also attracted to trash.
Bedbugs are very sneaky and can be hard to eliminate. Seal off escape hatches before you poison bedbugs. Then, they will have no where to hide or come back in from.
Inspect your home for standing water which may be in hidden areas. Standing water is one of the biggest attractants for pests. Look around for any leaky pipes. Also, look for any plants that have standing water around the trays. Just like humans, insects and other pests require water to live. If you eliminate the water source, you eliminate the pests.
Dealing with pests in your home is no day at the beach. Some people take years to fully eradicate them. Use the tips in this article to help you rid yourself of these pests, for good. You can sleep better at night knowing you no longer have pests.
