Pests can be, and are, a nuisance in the house. Most pests are not only hosts for disease-causing microbes, but can also damage your property, spread diseases, and contaminate food in your pantry/store. For this reason, it’s advisable to take the necessary precautionary and preventative measures to keep pests out of your home. You might also want to hire an expert pest exterminator if your home is already infested. Here are a few affordable pest control tips to help keep your home pest free.
- Declutter and Clean Every Inch of The House
Leftover foods, garbage, spills, and a heavily cluttered home make the perfect habitat for most pests, especially rodents, and roaches. With tons of dark and damp spaces in the house, cockroaches can hide in plain sight and sometimes come out of hiding even when you have guests over. Decluttering and getting rid of stuff you no longer use/need, and deep cleaning the house at least twice per month can help keep these pests at bay. An airy, clean, and neat home eliminates hiding spots and food sources, forcing pests to seek shelter elsewhere. - Use Natural Pest Deterrents and Repellents
Some pests will linger on even after you’ve deep-cleaned and decluttered your home. At this point, it makes perfect sense to use products that will help flush the pests,e.g. bees, wasps, etc., out of the house for good, without necessarily using harsh chemicals. There are plenty of natural pest repellents and deterrents that are quite effective in this. These include lemon juice, vinegar, peppermint oil, cinnamon, rosemary, and basil among others. - Seal Gaps and Cracks in Walls, Windows, and Doors
Gaps and cracks allow pests access to your home. Some pests, especially rodents, will creep in during the night and out on first light. Sealing off these cracks and gaps is one of the best and most affordable pest control measures you can take. Use caulk, mesh, or foam to seal off these gaps to make it harder for these pests to access the house. - Use Traps and Baits
Traps and baits are an effective way of dealing with pests, especially roaches, and rodents. There are plenty of ready-made traps on the market that you can use to trap mice, rats, etc. with ease. You’ll only need sugar, peanut butter, or even baking soda to bait them. - Call An Expert
There are times when none of the DIY pest control methods will seem to work on some or all pests. If you’ve tried every trick in the book in vain, you might then want to hire the services of a professional pest exterminator. Hiring a pest exterminator is an effective and affordable pest control measure with excellent results. If your home is heavily infested, then calling an exterminator is your only option. These professionals are not only well-trained but also invest in proper equipment and methods for effective pest control. They are trained to handle almost any type of pest within your locality. Many will also do a follow-up a few weeks after the job is done to confirm if all pests were exterminated. You only need to find a reputable, experienced, and affordable exterminator for the best results.
