Nobody wants pests inside their home. Whether it's rodents in your attic or roaches in the basement, they are simply not welcome. The good news is that if you go about pest control in the right way, you should be able to avoid issues with these and other unwanted house guests. Here are the key dos and don'ts to follow when it comes to residential pest control.
Do: Keep food sources cleaned up.
So often, pests enter a home because they are searching for food and they find it in your place. If you don't leave them anything to eat, then early "scouts" won't stick around or bring their buddies. This means keeping lids on your trash cans, taking your trash outside routinely, and keeping lids on all of your stored food. Pay attention to your pet food, too. You want to pick up anything your pet has not eaten within an hour or two; pests love pet food.
Don't: Spray pesticides inside your home.
It is sometimes okay to spray pesticides outside, but you should not spray them inside your own home. Leave that to the pest control professionals. Pesticides are not safe to consume or inhale, and pros know how to apply them in a safe and effective way. Keep in mind that if you do a good job with preventative pest control, using pesticides is not often necessary.
Do: Keep your home dry.
In addition to food, the other thing that attracts pests is moisture. So, if you keep your home dry, you should have fewer issues with pests. The key areas you need to worry about moisture are the basement and attic. Have any cracks in your basement sealed, fix roof leaks, and consider running a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air in both of these spaces.
Don't: Ignore one or two pests.
If you see one cockroach or one rodent, don't ignore them because you assume it's just one. When you see one, there are often more that you are not seeing. So, call a pest control company as soon as you see a single pest. If you have them address the situation early, they will have an easier time getting rid of the pests completely.
If you follow these dos and don'ts, you'll be doing a good job of keeping pests under control. Talk to a pest control company near you to learn more. For more information on residential pest control, contact a company near you.
