Homes around the world have common pest problems. Creatures can be wonderful, but they probably should not be in the house. Reclaiming your home can be simple if you read this advice. Keep reading to see how to get rid of pests.
Be sure to check with local authorities before you use pesticides in your home to ensure that they are within code. Sometimes, the use of a locally banned substance can end up hurting you if you end up selling your home later. This rarely occurs, but this should teach you to research what remedies are approved best to use in your community for pests.
Does your home have brown recluse spiders? If so, trap them with sticky traps. These spiders are poisonous and hard to reach using chemicals. At night they search for food. Optimal places for traps include behind furniture and near walls.
Food should always be properly stored and sealed within its container when not in use. If there’s one thing for which pests will make a beeline, it is food, so you don’t want to tempt them. Always take out the trash immediately when the container has reached its limit. Scent from trash also attracts pests.
When you put bushes around your house, put them about 12 inches away from your home at minimum. This can be a meeting ground for insects that you do not want in your home. By putting brushes too close to windows or other openings where bugs can enter, you have a good chance of bugs coming in.
Fleas can be very difficult to expel, but there are things that can be done to rid your home of them. Get started by vacuuming every single day and spraying with a product formulated specifically for fleas. You must dump your vacuum or throw away the bag each time you vacuum your whole house.
If your home is susceptible to mice and/or rats, never plant trees close to the house. Rodents are proficient climbers, and they can use trees to gain access to your home. A good distance to plant them at is 15 feet at the least.
Mint is a great deterrent for keeping mice away. Plant some mint near your home’s foundation. The smell will bother mice and other small animals. Put mint leaves in the areas where you have seen mice in your home. This can repel these pesky pests, but use fresh mint leaves.
This article described a few effective methods in dealing with your pest problem. It is not necessary to use poisons or exterminators for every pest situation. Use the tips you just read to get rid of pests without damaging the environment or your health.