Safe Pest Prevention Tips

Thursday, 15th July 2010

Unless pesticides are used correctly, they can be incredibly dangerous. Homeowners should put the pesticides away and try some safe pest prevention tips.

1. Keep your home clean. Even the smallest crumb can feed pests.Make sure to wash your dishes right after a meal, wipe off counters, vacuum and take out the trash regularly.
2. Plug up leaks.If you have a leaky faucet, pests will come over for a drink.Fix the leaks so you can live pest free.Also, make sure you do not have any standing water anywhere inside or outside of your home.Since water attracts pests, you need to keep it cleaned up.
3. Repair cracks in the walls.Run your hand over the walls and feel for cracks.Often, cracks are so tiny people miss them. However, pests use them as an entrance point.Check for cracks inside and outside of your home.Be sure to pay special attention to your basement, bathroom and kitchen, as these are popular entrance points for pests.
4. Treat your dogs and cats for fleas and ticks.If they get fleas and ticks, they will bring them into the house.Before you know it, you could end up with lots of pests running around your home.In addition, fleas and ticks can be harmful for pets.You will be able to protect yourself and your pets with the proper flea and tick treatment.
5. Repair your window screens.Again, if pests see a small entrance point, they will take it.A tear in a screen can easily become a doorway for pests.
6. Remove hiding spots from your home.Think like a pest.If a pest can hide in a box, you need to remove the box.If they can hide under the sink, you need to clean it out so they cannot hide as easily.By removing hiding spots, you will make it more difficult for pests to get comfortable.
7. Have a regular pest inspection.While pesticides are dangerous when they are in the wrong hands, a licensed pest control professional can treat your home safely.

Avoid using harmful pesticides.When someone does not know how to administer pesticides, they can end up poisoning themselves or someone else.Instead of using pesticides, use these pest prevention tips. If you still have a pest problem, contact Connors Pest Protection.

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