Don't let pests establish a foothold in your home. Much time and money can be spent eradicating pests. By following the tips presented here, you can get control of your pest situation quickly and easily.
Use steel wool to plug any holes that may be an entrance way for pests, like mice. Although rodents can gnaw through a lot of different materials, they are not strong enough to chew the metal strands from steel wool. All openings greater than a 1/2 inch must be stuffed. Rodents can slip through very small openings.
If you are concerned that you have bed bugs, do not try to remove your mattress from your home. Dragging it through the house is likely to spread the infestation. Instead, keep everything stored in that one location. You can add a "bed bug cover" to the mattress to try and contain the problem, although you will need to be seen by a pest control specialist.
Ask any professional you hire for references. Just because they have an ad in your yellow pages does not mean that they do good business. They only way to be sure that you are going to get your money's worth is to verify that their other customers are satisfied with their work.
If there are pests flying around inside, it's important to fix the screens around your home. Not only do the windows and screens keep out pests that fly, they can also keep the ones that crawl away as well. Fix any holes you find and replace the screens if they are damaged.
Pest likes to hide in cracks and small crevices. You should get a caulk gun and fill all the small hiding places you can find. Check for new hiding places regularly and replace the caulk if you need to. You can spray paint over the caulk if you want to conceal it.
Termites can be a major problem for any homeowner; they can eat away at your house. One way to prevent them from getting in is by using sealant in your basement. This is a prime spot for them to enter. The best part is that sealant is not expensive and is easy to put on yourself.
Opt for rock or stone when landscaping your yard instead of straw or wood chips. Organic material is the perfect habitat for many pests. If you want to keep them out of your home, both your home and yard should be as inhospitable to pests as possible. Pests will never make it into your home if they can't get past your yard.
If you're using mulch, don't mulch all the way to the side of your home. Leave a gap about half a foot in length between the mulch and your outdoor wall. This will give you (or any exterminator) a better ability to see if any pests (like termites) are crawling from the mulch onto your outdoor wall.
The introduction stressed the fact that attracting pests is easier than repelling them. You should have learned what you can do to keep them away. Make use of these tips, and eliminate pests from your home today.
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