If you have ever dealt with a pest infestation in your house, you probably know what a menace these little creatures can be. Not only are they annoying and creepy, but they also destroy property and can affect your health and that of your family and is why it’s important to do your best to keep them out of your house. While you can get a good Gold Coast business to help you deal with pests if your home infested, it is better to keep them out in the first place so that you do not have to deal with the menace that they can be. It will also cost you more to deal with a pest infestation than to prevent it. Below are a few ways in which you can keep pests out of your house.
- Be on the lookout for signs of pests
By the time you have cockroaches in almost every nook and cranny of your house, you have probably had the problem for a long time, but you chose to ignore it and hoped that they would magically go away. Always be on the lookout for signs of a potential pest infestation. If you see an ant or two in your house, do not dismiss it as anything. You could soon end up with a severe outbreak if you do. Check your yard to see where the rest of them are hiding and do something before they get into your house.
- Keep your house clean
You can keep pests away from your home by ensuring your house is always clean, especially the areas where you eat from as food crumbs are bound to fall on the floor. Vacuum your house and empty your bins regularly to keep pests away. Avoid clutter as this attracts pests like cockroaches found in dark places. So if you have boxes, bags, magazines or other things that you do not use, try and get rid of them.
- Don’t leave food out in the open
To avoid attracting pests, do not leave food out in the open. Instead, keep it in closed containers or in the fridge. Also, if you have a pet, ensure that the bowl from which it feeds is always clean.
- Know the things that pests cannot stand
Some pests like ants cannot stand the smell of vinegar. You can use this to your advantage. Clean your kitchen cabinets and pantry shelves with vinegar to keep ants away. Vinegar is also a good disinfectant, so you will be killing two birds with one stone. Other things that ants cannot stand include cinnamon, red chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, cucumber peels, and mint. This way, you can avoid using pesticides which are harmful to the environment, and can affect you as well.
All these are effective ways of keeping pests out of your house. However, you may have been unable to keep some pests like bed bugs out. Bed bugs are known to be very stubborn and by the time you spot one on your bed or furniture, you probably have a million others in your house. In such a case, do not hesitate to seek professional help.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
