How to Control Pest in Older Homes
Cockroaches, ants, spiders, and termites not only wreak havoc on your home, but they also transmit disease. Calling a pest control provider is the perfect way to get rid of these pests. But before you hire a pest control company, try these top pest control tips and tricks to keep pests at bay and your home safe and disease-free.
Maintain a tidy kitchen
Pests thrive in a filthy, damp environment. Keep the kitchen cabinets, shelves, stovetop, and drawers clean to prevent pest infestation. Wipe them down with a disinfectant cleaner on a daily basis. Furthermore, food particles that are left out in the open will attract more insects.
Maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom
The majority of pest control advice for apartments excludes bathroom pest control. However, the preceding law also refers to toilets. Maintain a clean and dry toilet. Clean the toilet every other day with a toilet cleaner. Use a heavy-duty bathroom cleaner to scrub the sink at least once a week. Maintain a dry and moss-free shower curtain. Ensure that the drain is free of hair and soap particles and that it is still covered. These little steps can help to keep the bathroom clean and pest-free for a longer period of time.
Do not allow water to sit in a container
Mosquitoes, for example, thrive in stagnant water. Clean the area around your home, and make sure the drains outside your house are cleaned as well, as stagnant dirty water in the drains can lead to mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. When you're not using the buckets in your kitchen, keep them dry. Kitchen utensils are the same way. If you have a water-free air conditioner, don't keep a vessel under it to catch water.
Garbage should be disposed of on a daily basis
We sometimes wonder how to clean the kitchen after pest control, but it's actually very easy, and having a garbage disposal is essential. Garbage should ideally be disposed of every day. Garbage accumulation may result in rat, rodent, and cockroach infestations. This is exacerbated when you discover rotting food particles all over the place. This can lead to disease transmission, especially if you have pets or small children in the house.
Next, focus on pest control
Take away all water, food, shelter sources.
Refrigerate food in airtight plastic and glass container. Food leftovers should be disposed of in garbage cans that are tightly sealed. Garbage should be removed from the home on a regular basis.
Repair any leaky pipes to keep water from accumulating anywhere in the house. Allowing water to pool in trays under the house plants, refrigerator is not a good idea.
Clutter encourages pests to breed and hide, making it difficult to eradicate them. Stacks of magazines, newspapers, and cardboard can all be discarded.
Seal off all entry points and hiding spots for pests. Caulk cracks around cabinets and baseboards, for example. Steel wool may be used to fill in gaps around pipes. Wire mesh can be used to cover any gaps.
Find out what pests you have and how you can get rid of them.
Before bringing packages or boxes into the home, inspect them for pests.
See us at Mother Nature Pest and Lawn in OKC. We provide a 360 degree service for pest control making your home hygienic at its best.