Nobody wants to have pests inside their homes. It might be rodents or insects, either way, get rid of them. The best way to do this is by trying proven techniques, and this article is full of them.
Stuff steel wool into holes that pests could enter through. Rodents such as mice and rats are known to be able to chew through almost anything, but steel wool will stop them dead in their tracks. Seal any opening that is over a half inch in diameter. Mice can easily squeeze in the tiniest cracks.
If you think you have cleared up a bedbug infestation, think again. Bedbugs are able to get as long as a year without food. Close all the holes and cracks in your walls and floors. They will not be able to hide in these spots.
Always keep food properly sealed. Pests are always looking for food, and if they can smell it, they will be drawn to it. When the trash is full, take it out immediately. Pests love the scent of garbage, after all.
Bedbugs are difficult to eradicate because they hide in places that you cannot see. All holes should be sealed before beginning any type of extermination. This prevents pest from running out from them once the extermination is done.
Do an inventory of your home, looking specifically for areas of stagnant water. This can attract many pests, including mosquitoes. Check your home thoroughly for leaking pipes, and don’t forget to empty and clean the trays under your house plants. All pests require water to be able to survive in your home.
When you place brushes around the house, keep them far from the building, about a foot away is preferred. Despite your best efforts, a variety of insects and pests will live in the bushes surrounding your home. By putting brushes too close to windows or other openings where bugs can enter, you have a good chance of bugs coming in.
Fleas are notorious for being hard to kill, but there are some steps you can take. The first step to effectively ridding your home of fleas is to vacuum daily, then spray with an effective flea spray. When you have finished vacuuming, put your vacuum cleaner bag inside a plastic bag, seal it and put it in the hot sun. After it’s been in the sun for a day, throw it away.
If you are getting rodents around the house, do not plant trees close to your house. Rodents can enter your home more easily if they can climb a tree and drop onto your roof. A good rule is to keep trees about 15 feet or more away from your house.
All you have to do is follow what you read to get rid of pests for good. See which one works for you and get rid of pests once and for all. When you are pest-free, you will be glad you did. It will take some effort but it is worth it.
