Nobody is a fan of pests in the house. Whether it’s rodents, bugs or something bigger, they ought to be eliminated right away. The article below has tips from experts who have been where you are now.
Try using pesticides around the foundation of your home. Apply this spray on the foundation, the porch, steps and on doors and windows as well. As you spray, watch for cracks that can provide entry for pests. Seal up these areas using caulk.
Bedbugs are a pain to rid your home of, as they are proficient at hiding. Seal off any holes in the bed frame and around the bed before you begin exterminating. This will help you to be sure that the bugs won’t pop out of the holes after you try and exterminate them.
Crevices and cracks inside your home are perfect places for bugs. Insects, and even small rodents, will use these cracks to get into your home, no matter how small these cracks are. Sealing these things up gives them no place to hide.
If you have a problem with mice and rats, make sure any new trees you plant are sufficiently far from your house. If you do, rodents will climb up them and get on your roof to enter your attic. Put the trees around 15 feet from the house.
Mint can help in the battle against mice in the home. Plan mint around the perimeter of your house. The smell will bother mice and other small animals. Put mint leaves in the areas where you have seen mice in your home. Mice will be repelled as long as you use fresh leaves.
Outdoor lighting makes it easy for people to find your home at night and deters thieves, but it is also a beacon for pests. Outdoor lighting consisting of orange, yellow and/or pink bulbs will not attract so many pests.
Quickly remove fallen trees from your yard. You can even cut up the trunk or branches and use it for firewood. It can be used by you or given away. But don’t forget to remember the stump as well. Stumps are large pieces of dead wood that may attract termites.
Try using hairspray to kill any flying insects. Hairspray doesn’t harm you or any pets you have, but it kills the insects. Hairspray will stick onto the insects, which will prevent them from reaching food or water in your home. This works on bees that make it into your home.
If you wish to keep away pests from the food you have, keep it stored properly. It is best to put any foods that have been opened into containers that seal closed very tightly. Paper bags and cardboard are the worst options, as pests can eat through them easily.
Properly using these tips will eliminate pests permanently. Find what works and say good-bye to pests. When you are pest-free, you will be glad you did. It will take some effort but it is worth it.
