Everyone wants and loves to stay warm in winter; to survive the biting cold, pests do too. However, many homeowners overlook the fact that a cozy and warm home in winter can be the perfect home for many different types of pests. This is worrying, because pests only multiply quickly naturally. To keep these little demons out of your home this winter, use these tips:
1. Airtight Containers – Use plastic bags or boxes to cover and pack groceries and other household items. It is advisable not to use paper bags since they are one of the comfortable hiding places for pests; They can easily penetrate.
2. Do not litter: Garbage, garbage, food scraps, etc., are food for pests. These things attract pests very easily. So make sure you dispose of your rubbish properly; seal trash bags tightly. Keep bags outside your home, so even if a pest wants to make its way into your home, it will stop right outside your home and go to the trash can.
3. Clean Cabinets: Cabinets in your home, especially kitchen ones, are prone to pests and their eggs breed there. To prevent pests from entering your cabinets and then breeding on your utensils, clean your cabinets regularly. Use pest sprays on empty cabinets. Let the spray dry and then place the utensils inside.
4. Clean up clutter: Bugs love clutter. Clutter attracts them like honey attracts flies. These insects often infest unsanitary places. Old furniture, dirty bedding, dirty kitchens and dirty bathrooms are their favorite places. Keep your home clean and tidy if you don’t want to see any pests in your home.
5. Mesh Screens – Cover fireplace vents, windows, and other possible openings with mesh. This prevents pests from entering your home. Also, you can put mesh screens on your plants to prevent snow from completely blocking their respiratory system.
6. Clean Pets: Pets often roam indoors and outdoors, where they can attract germs and other bacteria. Insects love germs and bacteria, so keep your pet and our pets’ resting place clean. Keep your pets’ utensils clean, their food packaged and tightly closed to prevent pests from infiltrating the food.
7. Touch Up Cracks: Look for possible cracks and holes in the corners of your home. Pests generally take this route, entering through small cracks and holes. Be sure to periodically touch up and fix the cracks in the walls of your house. Also make sure that the pipes are not too wet, as they attract creepy pests that eventually land inside your home.
8. Pest Professional: Despite all your home remedies and alternative methods, if pests are still avoiding infiltrating your home, call in a professional pest controller. A pest professional can provide you with a free inspection and effectively solve your pest problem at affordable prices.
These tips are great for keeping pests out of your home at all times, and not necessarily just in winter. Use these tips, and you can keep all kinds of termites, bugs, pests, and unwanted visitors out of your home.