Pests can be a real nuisance for homeowners. They spread disease and cause damage to your home. If pests are an issue for you, solve the problem quickly. Get rid of the pests in your home quickly and safely with the advice presented here.
Do you have a recurring issue with fruit flies? You may be breeding them right in your home. Tape over it with some plastic wrap for a couple of days and look for any fruit flies that may pop up. If you end up seeing them you should clean your drain as well as you possibly can. That will kill off the breeding cycle which was going on.
You can kill stinging insects around your home with hairspray. In addition to killing existing bugs, it also repels future ones.
If you have a issue with spiders, such as the brown recluse, use some traps. These spiders are poisonous and difficult to kill with pest-repellent chemicals. They look for food at night. Place traps along walls and behind furniture for the best chance of nabbing them.
Keep insects out of your home by using a repellant spray on the perimeter of your home. Apply it to the steps, foundation and around windows and doors. Keep your eyes open for cracks around the exterior of the home. Seal up these areas using caulk.
It can be hard to rid your home of bedbugs, since they can hide in many different places. Always seal holes if you are going to be ‘bug bombing’. Then, they will have no where to hide or come back in from.
Is your home infested with ants? A simple way to rid yourself of them is to mix up some borax and sugar. They will come for the sugar and get killed by the borax. Mix a cup of sugar and a cup of borax in a quart jar. Put some holes in the top of the lid to make it easy to sprinkle.
By now, you realize that there are pest control options available to you. These tips can help you find out how to get rid of pests. There is also no shame in asking for assistance, if you need it. However you decide to deal with your pest issue, you need to start putting your plan into motion.