Some homeowners take precautions to prevent pests from infiltrating and invading their houses. There are habits many of them do that can lure these sneaky critters indoors. Here are some of them:
Leaving the Trash to Accumulate
Critters like cockroaches, ants, and rodents go after whatever is inside garbage bins to feed on—scraps, cereal crumbs, used napkins, and other waste materials. The more rubbish you have at home, the higher the risk of such vermin scavenging in your property.
Avoid accumulating trash and leaving it overnight at home. Make it a habit to dispose of waste before bedtime and ensure that all garbage bins are covered securely. This simple practice will make a difference in keeping pests out of your house.
Neglecting or Delaying Home Repairs
Minor structural damage may seem harmless, but it can cause a huge problem later if not addressed. For example, cracks in the windows and crevices on the walls can be used by ants, flies, and mice to enter your house. Clogged gutters, leaking pipes, and even dripping faucets can attract mosquitoes, cockroaches, and termites looking for water.
Check your home regularly for any defects or damage that need to be fixed. Make sure that even the tiniest cracks are sealed, and the plumbing pipes are in good condition. Consulting a pest and termite control in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois may also help identify which areas of the house are likely to be penetrated by critters.
Keeping Dirty Laundry
Bed bugs are attracted to the scent of humans. If there’s no host to attach to, they’ll find things that smell like people instead, such as previously worn clothes. According to one study, these insects are twice as likely to be drawn to soiled clothes than clean ones. So, merely leaving your dirty laundry uncovered can already cause a bed bug infestation.
When staying in a hotel, keep dirty clothes in a sealed bag to lessen the risk of inadvertently bringing bed bugs along. Avoid keeping the laundry for a long period. To kill any critters or eggs, wash or dry the fabrics at a high temperature.
Don’t Delay Your Pest Control
Sometimes, even with strict measures to keep critters at bay, they will find a way to invade your home. Arrow Services, Inc.’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides your property with a strong, continuous defense against critters.
Our staff will conduct a thorough inspection of your home to identify the areas where pests are likely to enter and hide. Baits can also be installed in such places to eliminate vermin early on and lessen the risks of infestation. To learn more about us, call for pest and termite control in Michigan and other states today.