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Daily Pest Prevention Ideas

 

Pest control is vitally important. Pest bird control is inevitable, whether you've just seen an anthill in your backyard or a wasp nest over your front door. So how do you handle this problem?

 

As a matter of fact, it's impossible to totally pest-proof your home. Some pests will find ways to access your home, one way or another. However, you shouldn't make things easy for them. Take your time and you'll drastically lower the risk of a severe pest infestation.

 

Indoor tasks

 

Regularly dispose of garbage in a closed trash bin.

 

Keep the kitchen clean by sweeping the floor to get rid of crumbs and spill residue, and wiping countertops. Additionally, store ripe fruit in a fridge and keep food in tightly-sealed containers.

 

Vacuum your house at least once per week.

 

Clean bowls for pets and wipe any food/water spills around them immediately. Use sealed plastic containers to store pet food instead of the polythene bags they usually come in.

 

Consult with your veterinarian about preventative cat and dog treatment to help keep ticks and fleas at bay. Know more about wasps control.

 

Routinely check for areas with moisture under sinks and fix any leaky pipes. Use a dehumidifier in wet basements, attics or crawl spaces.

 

Outdoor duties

 

Take some time to examine the outside of your home for easy points of access, paying particular attention to points where utility pipes get in. Seal all small crevices and cracks with silicone-based caulk. For larger holes and gaps, use steel wool as the rough steel fibers often deter pests.

 

Check for signs of damage by termites, such as soft wood that feels hollow when tapped, bubbling or cracked paint, and mud tubes. To learn more about pest control, check out http://home.wikia.com/wiki/Pest_control.

 

Carry out proper landscaping by ensuring that your grass is cut low and that shrubbery, tree branches as well as other vegetation is trimmed well and away from your home.

 

Clear out leaves and other gutter waste to stop standing water, which may be an ideal breeding ground for a variety of pests.

 

Fix rotten roof shingles and fascia as some pests are attracted by deteriorating wood.

 

Swap weather-stripping and fix loose mortar on basement foundation and windows.

 

Screen attic openings/vents to chimneys, and windows. Fix any tears or rips.

 

Using working gutters, splash blocks and gutters, guide water away from your house. Fix leaking water pipes, faucets and AC units.

 

Make sure that firewood is at least twenty feet away from your house.

 

Keep mulch around 15 ft away from your foundation.

 

Once pests have established themselves in your home, it can be a challenge to get rid of them. Once they gain access, some pests may cause serious damage to property and others can present health risks. If you discover a pest infestation in your home, call upon a professional pest control service to assess the magnitude of the issue and recommend the right course of treatment.

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