Tips for preventing pest infestations

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Tips For Preventing Pest Infestations


Reduce Sources of Water

To avoid pests like termites, cockroaches, mosquitoes, and rodents in the house, check for leakage in your house and stop making pests their home. Also check the outside of your house like buckets, pots, or anything else that can collect water easily.


Remove Any Clutter

To prevent pest infestations remove any clutter in your home especially, sheds and garages, because pests love hiding out in dark areas.


Look Deeper and Seal Up Any Entry Points

Always take time to look for eggs that may have been laid in any hidden areas of the home. Check your home for any holes, gaps under the door etc. If you find any, seal these spots as soon as possible to prevent pest in your home.


Remove Food

Always clean up immediately after the meals. Buy the food that comes in jars or containers. You can keep food in refrigerator or freezer to avoid pest infestations in your home.


Keep a Lid On Your Garbage

Always keep a tight and well fitting lid on your rubbish bins, and lying the trash bin outside your home and dispose of as soon as possible.


Keep Your Garden Well Maintained

Cleaning home from outside is as important as inside. Always keep your garden well maintained to avoid pests infestations in your home. Lawn clippings are a great breeding area for flies, so try to avoid leaving piles of clippings in the yard. Ants, rats, flies, and cockroaches love leftover food.


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