Once you have a pest problem, it can be very difficult to return things to normal. Much time and money can be spent eradicating pests. Use the following advice to prevent pests from taking over your life.
Use some hairspray to get rid of wasps, bees or hornets. Hairsprays contain chemicals that can quickly kill a variety of pests, and the scents help to keep future pests away.
Begin with the basics. Seek to eliminate the things that attract pests. If your home provides easy access to food and shelter, pests will invade. Search for and eliminate leaks, exposed food and structural damage that allows pests to enter your home.
Know your local building codes and ordinances regarding what specific treatments are available for pest control. Using banned chemicals can affect a home sale later on. It’s rare for that to happen, but it should prompt you to use safe and legal methods.
If you have a water leak, fix it promptly. Water attracts pests. Some pests can actually sense that water is dripping from far away. Do not be the reason that you are being invaded by pests. Put in a little effort and deal with your pest problem before it gets out of hand.
Fleas are a notoriously hard problem to solve. You can do a number of things to battle this problem, however. First, you should vacuum every single day. Once you do this, use a flea spray. Always discard the vacuum bag after use.
Mint will repel mice and other pest as well. Plant mint plants all along the exterior of your home. This makes your home less than desirable to mice. Try sprinkling some leaves where the mice live. Mice will be repelled as long as you use fresh leaves.
If you routinely collect recyclables, be certain they are always well-rinsed. It’s especially important to rinse out soda cans, as they have tons of sugar on and in them. Be certain to rinse the soda away entirely, guaranteeing that it is clean once stored in the garage or outside the home.
As we said before, it is easy for pests to enter the house. With any luck, you now have the tools you need to prevent pests from overrunning your home. If your issue with pests is out of control, you may need the assistance of an exterminator.