Hello World! Welcome Friends! Pests, from insect pests to wildlife pests, are common occupants of human environments. They infest indoor and outdoor environments in search of food and shelter. As critters like squirrels have lost their homes to encroachment, they have taken more to infesting human environments.
Keeping your home pest-free requires the application of measures that make a property unappealing to the critters. You should apply general measures of getting rid of the critters as well as measures specific to the critters in your area.
When dealing with pests, prevention is always better than trying to handle the situation. A small pest infestation can easily become a large problem because of the fast reproduction rate of a lot of critters.
Here are five general tips for keeping pests away from your property.
Seal Cracks and Crevices
Cracks and crevices are a common entry point of the critters. Cracks and crevices can be the entry points of small insects as well as wildlife pests. Inspect your home thoroughly for all forms of cracks and crevices that can be great entry points for the critters.
Do not overlook any spot, especially the areas around windows, doors, and sidings. Fill in all the cracks and crevices you identify and seal them permanently.
By permanently sealing cracks and crevices, you are limiting the access of different kinds of critters from your property, like squirrels. Limiting access is an established method of getting rid of the critters. Learn more about keeping squirrels away from your property here.
It’s also important to mention that roof damage is a common entry point of pests. It is vital to maintain your roof to keep pests out. Find out more about common roof problems and how to repair them.
Store Food Properly
The proper storage of food is an effective strategy for avoiding pest infestations. Pest food ranges from whole foods to the crumbs and leftovers that were not properly stored. If your house has food waiting for the critters, they will come in one way or another.
Store food properly in airtight containers to make them inaccessible to the critters. Also, avoid leaving crumbs in eating areas by cleaning them immediately after meals. Eating areas can also be limited to manage the spread of crumbs.
Another important aspect of making food unavailable to the critters is cleaning dishes immediately after meals.
Take Out the Trash
Trash cans are important sources of food for the different pests. Apart from ensuring that there are no leftovers and crumbs for the critters, take out the trash every night. Even if your indoor trash bin is well secured, it can still attract different critters. Taking out the trash every night is another step in making food unavailable for the critters.
You should also pay attention to the outdoor bin. Ensure that it is properly fitted and strongly secured. That way the indoors and outdoors of your property can be unappealing to the critters.
Declutter
Pests love clutter and will find your home more attractive when it is cluttered. Declutter your home to make it less appealing to the critters. Decluttering entails storing things in proper spaces, clearing the floors, and cleaning up regularly. Get a good vacuum cleaner and clean your house regularly to get the critters out.
Focus on the indoors and outdoors of your home. Outdoor clutter can be in the form of firewood, fallen fruits, and leaf piles. Outdoor clutter attracts pests like raccoons, snakes, and squirrels. Check out Wild Animals Expert Team for help with squirrel removal and more.
Eliminate Moisture
Moisture will draw critters to your house as it is one of the attractants of human environments. The critters like warm, cozy spaces. Ensure that your property does not provide those spaces for them.
Eliminate moisture by keeping your house well ventilated, especially the kitchen. Also, keep your bathrooms well ventilated and fix all leaks. Remember that the critters usually have a fast-breeding rate and need only a little bit of space to settle in.
Keeping your home free of pests is a continuous process. Always check for loopholes and ensure that your house is free of attractants. Keeping pests out of your home will prevent the structural damage and health risks associated with pest infestations.
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