How to Avoid Pest Destruction to Your Home

 

According to the National Pest Management Association, pests can destroy buildings and the contents within—termites alone cause more than $5 billion in damages each year. Battling unwelcome pests in your home is challenging, especially when the nuisance creatures are excellent at staying unseen. Homeowners can avoid infestation by most common pests by keeping their home neat and organized. Organize your home, room-by-room, to prevent these pesky creatures from making your home their own.

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Seek Out Possible Entryways

Insects and other unwelcome critters can enter your home through small gaps, cracks and crevices. While your walls may appear solid, even the tiniest of cracks may not be absolutely bug-proof. Find these entryways and seal them to prevent a majority of pests from entering your home. Seal cracks and small holes with 100 percent silicone caulk and larger holes and gaps (more than a half-inch wide) with spackle or joint compound. Using a flashlight and mirror, examine every square foot of your home, inside and out, including doors, windows and the foundation.

Eliminate Clutter

The fewer items you have lying around your home, the less spaces for pests to hide. Begin by throwing away any items that are broken and clothing that is ripped or stained. Areas that are designated dropping zones, such as the garage, basement and attic, may need extra attention. After all trash has been discarded, fill a box with items that you no longer want or need, and donate these items to Goodwill or your favorite local charity.

Store Items in Proper Containers

Many items can be kept safe from pests through proper storage. Avoid storing anything in old cardboard boxes, as mice, rats and insects can penetrate soft material. Do not keep any type of box, including plastic, on the floor. Keep all items organized on a wire rack or shelf and inspect them regularly for signs of tiny intruders.

Keep any type of food supplies, such as dog food, stored in airtight plastic containers. Ensure that the pests have no other food supply, as this will force the pests to look elsewhere for nourishment.

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Clean up Outdoors

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside when it comes to pest control. Keep all wood, including firewood, outside of the home. Stack the wood neatly away from the home, allowing sufficient room for the air to circulate to keep the wood dry. Keep trees, bushes and shrubs around the home trimmed to reduce the risk of infestation. Check and replace any broken or torn screens on windows and doors to keep pests out.

Call for Backup

When you just can’t get rid of the pests, it’s time to call for professional help. Signs that you may have a pest problem in your home include dead bugs found on surfaces, pest droppings, evidence of nesting, odd smells and sounds, gnaw marks and holes, grease marks and tracks, and of course, seeing the pests themselves. Call an exterminator to take care of pest problems before they can cause significant damage to the home. A professional exterminator can tell you what type of pest is in your home, how serious the infestation is and the best solution for eliminating all pests from your home.

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