Pest Control Tips: How To Make Your House Less Appealing
Making your house unattractive to mice, rodents, and other small animals is indeed an unusual pest control tip. But if you really think about it, it actually makes sense. Pests come to your house for a reason. They’re not there simply to annoy you or make fun of you. They found something they need to survive in your home and that is why they are staking claim and marking your home as their own. What do pests see in your home? Well, what do pests need to survive? They need food and shelter. And those are what they see and want in your home. It wouldn’t be a bad thing if these animals are cuddly and cute. Unfortunately, most of them are dirty, smelly, and even carry diseases which they could easily transmit to you and the rest of your family. Even though you make your house ultimately clean and sanitized at all times, these pests will still be able to find their way into your home. They are able to do this because you have what they need. So what you need to do is make your house less appealing to these pests by blocking their easy entrance and removing their sources of food. Blocking easy entrance for pest control Keep in mind that these pests are not only small in size. They are also able to squeeze their body to make it even much smaller to be able to enter your house. What you should do then is go outside your house and take a walk around it, looking for holes in your doors, windows, walls, and...
Insider’s Tips About Pest Control During The Cold Months
As temperatures drop, most homeowners abandon their pest control efforts with the highly noticeable absence of flying insects. However, you must keep in mind that the absence of mosquitoes, flies, and bees, doesn’t mean there won’t be any pests at all during winter. Also, it is not completely true that all animals – including pests – are in hibernation mode in the cold months. Some are still on the lookout for warmth and sources of food and water. And they might just find your house a great prospect if you fail to continue your pest control Myrtle Beach routine. Which pests can you expect during winter? According to industry experts, the most common pests often seen during winter are mice, cockroaches, and spiders. These pests are found sneaking and crawling underfoot looking for the most convenient hiding place where they will wait for the cold months to pass. And for them to survive, they need a place that offers warmth and an immediate source of food and water. Aside from the inconvenience they bring, the primary reason why you need to hire a professional pest control specialist is that of the dangers the products and the pests bring. Mice and other rodents are known to carry harmful diseases which they can transfer easily to humans by walking on their food. Spiders could bite, which can be poisonous depending on the species. Cockroaches, on the other hand, could carry various bacteria and microorganisms that can trigger asthma and allergy attacks. To help you ensure that these pests will not get inside your home, here are some pest control tips from the...Basic Pest Control For The Average Homeowner
There is no other place in the house where pest control is needed than in the kitchen and pantry. These areas are where you store and prepare your food and it is extremely important that you keep these areas clean and sanitized. It is also important that you keep these areas free of any disease-causing bacteria and germs that are likely to come from pests. Below is some helpful information on the common pests that lurk the kitchen and pantry. • Flies – Flies are more active during summer. They can easily multiply in numbers, especially if not properly controlled. They can also quickly spread harmful bacteria whether alone or in groups. In fact, according to many pest control experts, flies can easily transmit pathogens by simply landing on food. Some of the bacteria they transmit on food include salmonella and E. coli. These can cause shingles, tuberculosis and many other diseases. This is why it is not highly recommended for you to use and consume food contaminated by flies. Recent studies have revealed that flies are especially attracted to flour, cereal and beans. The best way of controlling flies is preventing them from getting inside the house. You can do this by keeping the house, particularly the kitchen and pantry clean and sanitized. Remember to keep your doors and windows closed. Repair them if necessary. If they do get inside the house, you can use fly traps or chemical based insecticides. Or you can always call AAA Pest Control for professional assistance. • Cockroaches – Similarly with flies, cockroaches can easily transmit diseases by crawling on food, on...
Do I Need Organic Pest Control During Colder Months?
The weather has finally cooled off and colder weather is coming. Now is the time to think about organic pest control for winter. Believe it or not, insects and other pests can take up residence in your home for obvious reasons—they are looking for warmth. But they are certainly not a welcome sight, so let’s look at a few reasons they invade our homes during this time of the year and what we can do about it. Causes For Cold Weather Pests Just like people, insects look for somewhere warm to get out of the cold and their favorite place is indoors. They may also be looking for dry spots to build their nests. This means that if you have any cracks in your siding, doors that are open a lot, screens that are lose or any other lack of a tight seal around doors and windows, these pests have a perfect way in and you are vulnerable for an invasion of pests. A Few Common Reasons Pests Are Attracted To Your Home When It’s Cold Outside On south or west facing walls, insects tend to congregate. Sometimes by the thousands. Walls facing south or west are warmer from the sun and the cold-blooded pests love this. Stinkbugs, cluster flies and other insects are attracted to light colored paint surfaces. If you have a garden that’s planted near the foundation of your house, ground beetles are known to infest this area. Flowerbeds, basements that are damp and any other moist areas will attract millipedes. Roaches and ants don’t like cold and will seek the warmth of indoor areas. Insects...