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We'll come across pests in our home at least once in our lives. It is important to make sure to keep the home free from pests like insects and rodents because they can contaminate food, make asthma attacks and allergies worse, and make your house not structurally sound. If pests chew through electrical circuits, they can also cause fire. If you find yourself experiencing a pest problem at home, here are some dos and don’ts to remember.
DO: Make sure your house is clean and dry
These pests are drawn to food and water , so begin by making your house inhospitable to pests by cleaning spills at once with soap and water; disposing of garbage each day and keeping garbage cans properly covered; washing dishes promptly after use; keeping ripe fruits in the fridge; and keeping your bathroom and kitchen areas as dry as they can be by immediately mending damaged plumbing and not permitting water to accumulate in these areas.
DO: Don't allow them to enter your house
Seal cracks and crevices in baseboards, moldings, pantry shelves, pipes, ducts, sinks, toilets, and electrical outlets by utilizing silicone caulk. You should also set screens to keep pests from gaining entry to your house through vents.
DON’T: Choose chemical pesticides right away
If there are still unwanted creatures in your house after you’ve denied them food and entry, you can still take care of your pest problem without making use of chemical pesticides. Examples of natural natural pest control involve making use of a vacuum cleaner to take out individual insects and nests, and using traps just like home-made jar and light traps for smaller pests, and baits for rodents. Take into account that chemical pesticides kill only a small number of pests and those that surivve can become resistant.
DON’T: Work with outdoor chemicals indoors
You should be aware whether a product should only be utilized outside. If you utilize them in areas where they are not suitable, you risk exposing your family to toxic ingredients.
DON’T: Get pesticides that release all their contents at once
Even though the goal of using these products is to reduce the amount of work you'd have to put in, also do not forget that the chemicals used in these products can spread out everywhere, and land on areas where people sit, prepare dishes, play, or eat.
DON’T: Think that using more pesticide is more effective
It is wise to follow the manufacturer’s suggestion. Only apply the smallest quantity that will be effective. Using too much pesticide can be dangerous to your health and that of your spouse and children.
DON’T: Be reluctant in getting the services of pest control professionals
Handling household pests can be difficult, if not frustrating. Using pest control professionals will help you management the problem quicker, and will be less expensive in the end.
