Hello World! Welcome Friends! Do you feel like you’re in a constant struggle with household pests? Maybe you get rid of your cockroach infestation problem, only for it to be replaced with a rat infestation. And just when you’re getting a hang of the rodent situation, you feel the movement of a raccoon in the attic. We will help you with these wildlife problems but you can also find a professional pest removal company near you by visiting pestcontrolwildlife.com.
You see, pests can be a real nuisance for homeowners. But here’s the brutal truth. Pests come into your home because they’ve been invited by you – either knowingly or unknowingly! That’s why in this post, we’ll explore six things you might currently be doing to attract these nasty critters to your home.
Let’s get started!
Easy Access to Food
Who doesn’t love a great meal? For pests, the ideal delicacy is that leftover pizza or crumbs from the bird feeder. When you make access to these food sources easy, it’s a no-brainer you’re going to attract all sorts of animals; from small insects to rats and even raccoons.
To prevent easy access to food, here’s what you can do:
- Ensure you wash your dishes immediately after you’re done eating to prevent attracting insects like cockroaches.
- Store your foodstuff in sealed containers.
- Do not leave your pet food outside.
- Clear away the crumbs from underneath your bird feeder.
Unsecured Rubbish Bins
You toss away leftover foods in trash cans where they rot and even become disgusting to you. But to pests, the scent from such rotten foods is like a siren call. And that’s not surprising given that pests are even attracted to dead, rotten animals.
Here’s the inconvenient truth. If you have pests frequenting your trash can, it’s only a matter of time before they get inside. So what should you do to prevent that?
Ensure that when you take out the rubbish, it is bagged and thrown in a trash can, which is then properly sealed.
Presence of Clutter
Pests are drawn to clutters because they provide the perfect hiding spots. For instance, a rat can climb into your attic to reside within that stack of old newspapers you have lain there. The cover of darkness in cluttered spaces is a strong appeal for rats, mice, insects, and other nuisance pests.
That’s why it’s advisable to store materials you don’t use in plastic boxes. That way, pests cannot get into it. What’s more, discard unused (and useless) items to reduce overall clutter.
Presence of Gaps, Cracks, and Holes
How do you think that raccoon or squirrel got into your attic? That’s right, it got access through an opening, whether from the roof shingles or eaves. Similarly, tiny insects get into your house through cracks in the walls, foundation, doors, and windows.
The fastest way to get rid of squirrels and other pests is to locate potential entryways and cracks and seal them up!
Excess Moisture
Pests require moisture to survive. So do not be surprised if you find cockroaches swarming around that leaky pipe in your kitchen, especially at night. Rats are also attracted to damp areas. Termites eat wood that’s been damaged by moisture. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. We can go on and on about how moisture attracts unwanted pests, but I’m sure you get the drift now.
To limit pest infestation, eliminate moisture. Fix leaky pipes and drains. Overturn areas with stagnant water.
Overgrown Trees and Shrubs
Several types of pests reside in trees and shrubs. Examples include aphids, bagworms, lace bugs, mites, and beetles, among many others. What’s more, tree branches that are too close to your roof, window, or chimney can serve as bridges for pests to gain access into your house. A squirrel or rat can climb a tree and gain access to your roof through the branch.
What’s more, mulch too close to the house can give termites a moist ground cover for tunneling.
To avoid any of these, make sure you trim plants back away from your home. Also, use stone or rocks in place of mulch.
Wrap Up
Pests are problematic to homeowners because of the damage they wreak, as well as the diseases they spread. But through the right actions, you can make your house unattractive to them.
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