What are the most common household pests and what can I do to make my home pest free?
Common household pests include insects such as ants, cockroaches, termites, flies, pantry pests and wasps as well as urban wildlife such as rodents, raccoons, bats, and birds. Remember, most pests need food, water and a place to live. Eliminating any one of those elements will help significantly in controlling the pest. With that in mind, there are a number of steps homeowners can take to help keep their homes pest free: Clean regularly and reduce clutter inside and outside of your home. Keep foods such as flour, cereal, spaghetti and pet food in re-sealable containers with tight lids. Keep kitchens, dining rooms and other areas where food is eaten clean and free of crumbs. Sweep and vacuum often (especially in eating areas) to help eliminate food sources for some pests. Keep garbage areas clean and store garbage in sealed containers that are picked up regularly. Seal cracks, crevices, and other gaps especially around doors and windows. ยท Make sure all windows and doors are screened an
