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Finding out that you have pests in your home is unsettling. No one (at least no one I’ve ever met) wants to live in a place where pests crawl around freely. They’re gross, they infest your food supply, and can even be dangerous to your health or to the structure of your home. If this is the first time you’ve ever had to deal with a pest issue, you might feel completely overwhelmed. You might be wondering why the pests are even there, since you keep a pretty clean home and put your food away properly.
The first thing you should do if you think you have a pest infestation is call a professional pest control service. They’ll be able to assess the situation and get rid of any unwanted intruders. While you’re waiting for the pest tech team to get there, you can ask yourself these questions in order to try to pinpoint the source of your pest problem.
Is My Trash Can Sufficient?
While you might think any old container is worthy of holding your trash, you’d be incorrect to assume so. You might not value your trash very much, but pests certainly do. If you leave your trash out and vulnerable to the scout pests that are always around searching for new food supplies, you could be causing your entire pest problem. A proper trash can should have a lid that closes (preferably automatically) and snaps into place. It’s important that your trash can is airtight, since it only takes a tiny crack to let hundreds of bugs in. You also need to take your trash out once a day, even if it isn’t full yet.
Do My Sinks Leak?
Again, this might seem like a weird question when discussing pest control, but it’s actually important. Pests aren’t just looking around for new sources of food, they also need water and are constantly looking for new ways to get it. If your faucet leaks or your lawn has spots that never seem to completely drain, they’re probably attracting pests to your area. Repair these spots quickly so that you’re not accidentally inviting pests over for a pool party without knowing.
How Are They Getting In?
Doing a thorough evaluation of the perimeter of your home is an important step in pest control. These bugs are getting in somehowand it’s essential that you find out how, so that you can close whatever they’re using as an entrance. Oftentimes, people find that bugs make their way in through windows or doors that don’t fit snugly into their frames. Another common access point is cracks or holes in walls. If you see any of these, head to the hardware store and repair the issue so that you seal your house up against pests, as well as keep any AC or heat inside.
If you’ve asked and answered these questions and still don’t know what the source of your pest problem is, don’t worry. Your pest control tech will be able to check all the areas of your home to pinpoint the problem areas and help you remedy your issues.
