4 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Pests
There’s nothing worse than relaxing on the couch after a hard day’s work and having a mouse sprint across your living room. Or, to finally start on the pile of dishes that have been building up for the last week, only to find that ants have gotten to them first. Once pests are in your home, there are a variety of options you can utilize to get them out, however, often times the best offense starts with a good defense.
At Noble Way Pest Control in Sacramento, CA, we know how important having an effective defense against pests can be. Read through this blog post on how you can help keep pests from entering your home, and contact us with any questions!
Limit the Places Where You Eat
It’s not uncommon for angsty teens to fill up a plate of food, only to forget about it in their room where it becomes lost in a wasteland of dirty clothes. Remote workers with busy schedules can be guilty of this too as the papers in their home office pile up and obscure their half-eaten sandwich. No matter how it gets there, food left for even a day can quickly result in a variety of pests wiggling their way in to get a taste. If possible, limit eating to one area of your house like the kitchen or dining room. This will make it easier to keep those areas clean and free of crumbs or forgotten leftovers.
Keep Your Drains Clean
Drains aren’t something you pay much attention to until they are clogged and water is spilling everywhere. But even if they are still adequately performing their main duty of draining water, that doesn’t mean gunk and other debris haven’t accumulated. This build-up can provide the perfect place for pests to set up camp (especially small flies) and before you know it, they’re venturing out into other parts of your home. You can avoid this problem by regularly cleaning your drains with a drain snake or some other type of cleaner.
Use the Right Light
It’s no secret that flying insects can’t seem to get enough of our artificial light. For many people, leaving their house in the evening results in a race to open and close the door fast enough to prevent these flying pests from entering the home. If possible, use yellow sodium vapor light bulbs for your patio light as they are significantly less attractive to flying insects than other types of light bulbs. You should also avoid having light sources too close to your entryways as this will make it easier for flying pests to find their way in.
Don’t Underestimate Cracks and Holes
Pests can enter your home through some of the most unsuspecting places. Cracks in your foundation or holes in your walls might seem small, but they provide a perfect opportunity for pests to squeeze through and start exploring. Pet doors and poorly sealed windows can also be culprits for allowing pests to sneak in unnoticed. Be sure to check for any cracks or holes in your home, and if you find any, seal them with caulk or another type of sealant.
Rather than dealing with them after they’ve already become a problem, take these steps to help prevent pests from entering your home in the first place. At Noble Way Pest Control in Sacramento, CA, we know that sometimes, pests can make their way into a home even with the best defenses. In that case, be sure to give us a call to get the help you need in reclaiming your home!
