Tactics For Removing Fleas and Other Pests

Three Basic And Effective Pest Control Tips For Homeowners

Preventing pest problems from causing sizable damages to your home can be an important task for any homeowner. However, many individuals will be unaware of the steps that they should be taking to minimize the risk of their home developing these problems. The following tips can help prevent pest problems in your home. 

Store Firewood A Suitable Distance From The House

Individuals will often assume that food that is left out will be the only factor that will contribute to pests targeting your home. However, it is a reality that there are many other items that can also cause pests to start to target your home. In particular, leaving firewood too close to the house can contribute to this issue. This is due to pests using the decaying and rotting firewood for resources for nesting or food. If you place the firewood too close to the house, it will be easy for these pests to make the transition from the firewood to your home. Ideally, you should store your firewood at least several feet from your house, and you should treat this area with pesticides on a regular basis.

Keep Your Trash Bins As Clean As Possible

The garbage bins can be another factor that will cause pests to be attracted to your home. This is particularly true when your garbage bins are allowed to become extremely dirty. To prevent these pests from being attracted to the dirty garbage bins, you should make it a point to thoroughly clean them every couple of weeks. Also, you may want to apply a small amount of baking soda to the garbage bin, as this will absorb fluids that may leak out of the trash. When cleaning the garbage bin, you should opt for an unscented cleaning product becuase scented products may attract various pests.

Be Mindful Of Your Pet's Food

Your pet's food can be another source of pest problems for your property. This is particularly true if your pet is a picky eater, as they may leave sizable amounts of food or crumbs. Regularly cleaning the area where you feed your pet can be an effective way of minimizing these risks. In addition to preventing pests from spreading throughout your home, this will also help to reduce the risk of the pests contaminating your pet's food and water or causing painful stings. While it may be tempting to use pesticides to eliminate this problem, you should avoid using these chemicals in these areas, as it could put your pet at a risk of eating these potentially harmful substances.

For more tips or if you already have a pest problem, contact a local pest control company like Exterminating Unlimited Inc.