Pest Control Advice

Nobody wants to share their living space with pests, but somehow, these irksome critters seem to always find a way of entering people's dwellings. Before pointing a finger of blame at creepy crawlies for coming into your house uninvited, you should first ask yourself if you're playing your part in keeping them at bay.

If you're not doing the following, you may be creating the perfect environment for pests to wreak havoc inside your abode without you knowing it.

Cleaning Up Properly

Pests love to stay in dirty and messy environments, so if you're not keen on keeping your house spick and span at all times, you could be inviting pests into your house unconsciously. Make sure you sweep or vacuum and damp mop your floors regularly to prevent dust buildup in your home, and thus keep dust mites out of your home. It is also essential to eliminate any food sources that may attract bugs into your home. 

Clean up any spills you make when preparing food in the kitchen. If you think you'll feel lazy cleaning the mess after cooking, clean after yourself while food is still cooking. This way, you'll have a squeaky clean kitchen by the time food is ready to be served. The dining room is another area of the home that is prone to food spills. Make sure you clean the dining table to get rid of any food particles that may have spilled when you're having your meals. Also, remember to clean up any food that may have dropped on the dining room floors.

Clean dirty dishes immediately – leaving them in the kitchen sink overnight will only draw bugs into your living space.

Keeping Your Home Dry

Food is not the only thing that can invite pests into your home – high humidity levels, wet environments and exposed water can also send out an open invitation to these critters. Mosquitoes, termites, cockroaches, rats and mice are particularly attracted to water or wet environments, which provide ideal breeding grounds and homes for them. 

So, avoid leaving puddles of water and water leaks unattended if you don't want to deal with pest infestation in your home.

If properly implemented, these two strategies can go a long way in keeping pesky pests away from your home. But if you ever suspect or realise that you have pest problem, don't hesitate to approach a pest control specialist for help.