Have pests started overtaking your house? Do you feel like they are reducing your enjoyment in your home? You don’t have to put up with them anymore. Continue reading to learn some great tips on how to permanently eliminate these annoying pests.
When dealing with a pest problem, check your local ordinances to learn what chemicals you can use. Spraying down a locally banned chemical can backfire if you try and sell your home later. While this is pretty rare in occurrence, it does give you motivation to research what pest control methods are approved and successful in your community.
Consider using a perimeter spray outside your home to keep bugs at bay. Spray your foundation, your steps, porch and any areas that are near windows and doors. Always look for cracks around the perimeter of the house. Use caulk or another filler to seal the gaps.
Keep all of your foods tightly sealed in a container. Pests like the smell of food, so don’t allow them to smell it. To help combat a pest infestation, take out the garbage as soon as it is full. Both insects, critters and rodents alike find it hard to resist the smell of garbage.
Is your home swarming with ants? Use sugar and borax to eliminate them. Borax in the sugar will kill the ants. Make the mixture by taking a one-quart jar and adding equal parts sugar and borax. Poke holes in the jar lid, and sprinkle the content along your house’s basboards and foundation.
When you plant bushes around your house, be sure to leave 12 inches of clearance. Many types of insects call this brush home. These pests will likely come right on into your home if the bush is located near a door or a window.
As you can see, it is possible to permanently eliminate pests from your home. With that said, that does not mean that they have to become part of your daily life by any means. Use the advice you’ve read to get control of your house back. This way, you can feel safe at home once more.