subject: Practice Proper Pest Management At Home [print this page] Pest infestation is a very common household problem. Every household suffer from a certain form of pest infestation once in a while. The most common pests that can be found in households are flies, mosquitoes, ants, rodents, termites, and cockroaches. These pests may not seem very dangerous but if they are ignored and grow in number, they can cause significant damage to your property and they can also spread deadly diseases. To avoid suffering from severe problems, you must take the prevention of pest infestation seriously.
There are a lot of ways to handle pest infestation. Among them is through the use of chemical repellants and pesticides. To eradicate these annoying creatures, you can trap them or your can poison them. However, aside from using pesticides and chemical repellants, there are also safer and more effective methods. Using chemical repellants on your own is usually discouraged especially if you do not have any knowledge and experience in applying such chemicals. Improper application of these chemicals will only lead to more problems for you and your family. Aside from poisoning these pests, you can also consider trapping or driving them away. However, the most efficient method to prevent pest infestation in the first place. Preventive pest control is much more effective than trying to address the pest infestation once it occurs.
To accomplish this, you must avoid creating breeding places for these pests. You must throw any junk or keep the trash bin tightly closed in your property. You must also get rid of stagnant water in empty cans, rubber tiles or even in your swimming pool since these are the most likely breeding areas for mosquitoes and flies. You must also properly seal your food, even your pet food, since this can attract cockroaches and rodents. You must also clean and sanitize your kitchen or other food surfaces. Ensuring cleanliness at home can discourage pests from dwelling in it. You can also add some barrier to your property to deter pests from entering your property. Seal any cracks or holes in your doors, windows, or walls. You must also put screens to your doors and windows to prevent flies and mosquitoes from entering.
Aside from all these, you can also apply simple home remedies to get rid of pests. For example, you can also use boric acid since it can eliminate flies and cockroaches once these pests ingest it. You can also use a brewed catnip tea and spray it in various areas to repel moths and cocksroaches. However, for a more effective pest control solution, you can always call upon a professional pest control company. They can easily get rid of any existing pests in your property and prevent them from ever coming back.
