No person likes a creature that has more legs than they have, eats azaleas, squeaks or buzzes or moving around their house. Most people prefer to use poisonous substances to eliminate pests in the home. However, though it seems satisfying, the toxic substances may be poisonous to human beings just as they are to the pests. Pesticides are not effective compared to the use other alternative prevention methods. This is because they do not deal with the root cause of the problem. Below are safe and effective pest control methods for your home.
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1. Ensure that your house is clean all the time. Most rodents and insects are usually attracted to water and food. Therefore, begin by making your home surroundings less attractive to the pests.
2. Wipe away spills immediately using water and soap.
3. Remove all the garbage from the house on a daily basis and ensure the cans are clean and free of residue.
4. Fruits that are already ripe should be stored in the refrigerator.
5. Make it a point to wash dishes frequently or place them in warm water until you choose to wash them.
6. Ensure that food not stored in the refrigerator is sealed tightly. It is recommended to use plastic containers with rubber seals or those with snap- on lids instead of those with screwed top jars.
7. Vacuum and sweep all the floors on a daily basis.
8. Ensure all the entry points in the homes are sealed properly. Make sure that all invaders in the home are denied access by ensuring all entry points are sealed.
9. One could choose to use caulk or silicone for sealing the entry points in electrical outlets, toilets, sinks, ducts, pipes, cupboards, moldings and baseboards.
10. Ensure that all debris, firewood and vegetation are kept away from your home surroundings. This will prevent them from climbing on to them and finding their way into the home.
11. Repair any holes in the homes and put on screens on the front side of cooling and heating vents.
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Use non-chemical methods.
After one has denied the pests access, shelter and food, make sure that there is no space for any other intruders in the home. In order to find a non-chemical solution to for eliminating the pests, you could choose to do the following:
1. Vacuum the house in order to eliminate nests or bugs. This will cause the bugs to suffocate while in their bugs.
2. Choose to lay traps. Examples of traps include light, pheromone, jar and fly traps.
3. You could also choose to use a swatter.
1. Ensure that your house is clean all the time. Most rodents and insects are usually attracted to water and food. Therefore, begin by making your home surroundings less attractive to the pests.
2. Wipe away spills immediately using water and soap.
3. Remove all the garbage from the house on a daily basis and ensure the cans are clean and free of residue.
4. Fruits that are already ripe should be stored in the refrigerator.
5. Make it a point to wash dishes frequently or place them in warm water until you choose to wash them.
6. Ensure that food not stored in the refrigerator is sealed tightly. It is recommended to use plastic containers with rubber seals or those with snap- on lids instead of those with screwed top jars.
7. Vacuum and sweep all the floors on a daily basis.
8. Ensure all the entry points in the homes are sealed properly. Make sure that all invaders in the home are denied access by ensuring all entry points are sealed.
9. One could choose to use caulk or silicone for sealing the entry points in electrical outlets, toilets, sinks, ducts, pipes, cupboards, moldings and baseboards.
10. Ensure that all debris, firewood and vegetation are kept away from your home surroundings. This will prevent them from climbing on to them and finding their way into the home.
11. Repair any holes in the homes and put on screens on the front side of cooling and heating vents.
Use non-chemical methods.
After one has denied the pests access, shelter and food, make sure that there is no space for any other intruders in the home. In order to find a non-chemical solution to for eliminating the pests, you could choose to do the following:
1. Vacuum the house in order to eliminate nests or bugs. This will cause the bugs to suffocate while in their bugs.
2. Choose to lay traps. Examples of traps include light, pheromone, jar and fly traps.
3. You could also choose to use a swatter.
Remember, it definitely pays to try new yet safe and effective methods to control pest infestation. Read more on home improvement journals and magazines about the safest and most effective methods that you can use. Consult your friends or your former housekeeper too!
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