No homeowner wants to welcome bugs and critters into their living space. Getting rid of pests once they’ve infiltrated your home is costly, time-consuming, and even frightening at times. Want to protect your home from pest infestations in the first place? There are plenty of ways to do so effectively.
If you regularly dispose of old food in an open trash can, consider swapping it out for a lidded variety. Leaving food waste out in the open is a remarkably effective way to invite pests in. Place barriers between those pests and their next potential meal by sealing your trash in a closed bin.
Sources of standing water, like forgotten drinking glasses, spilled liquids, and pet water bowls, provide a perfect spot for bugs like mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Avoid leaving liquids out for long periods of time, and clean up any spills as soon as possible.
If you want your pets to have regular access to water, switch their old water bowls for a fountain-style drinking bowl. This will keep their water from becoming stagnant and inviting bugs to breed.
You may not realize it, but your home likely has at least a few cracks and gaps that are the perfect size for critters to enter. Examine your windows and doors for gaps, and caulk them up as you find them. If you have a crawlspace in your basement, it’s beneficial to encapsulate your crawlspace to create strong physical barriers against pest entry.
If pests are attracted to waste and mess, don’t give them any waste to enjoy! Take out your household trash every week, and perform a deep cleaning of your home every month. Clear away any clutter that could provide a nest for critters, and wipe all hard surfaces to clean up food crumbs and residue.
Pest infestations are a headache for any homeowner, but you can protect your home from becoming infested in the first place. Maintain a clean environment indoors, and block off any potential pest entry points to keep your home free of invasive critters.
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