For most South Florida families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place where recipes, cooking techniques, and memories are shared. Family members and close friends of all ages are always welcome. Unfortunately, some uninvited guests tend to frequently make appearances inside the kitchen: household pests. Common pests that seem to find their way into your kitchen include cockroaches, ants, and flies. These pests can carry harmful bacteria, allergens, or even diseases. Not all hope is lost. Follow these easy tips, provided by Manning Pest Control, to help keep pests out of your kitchen.
Eat all together
Nowadays, it’s common for family members to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner independently. Busy schedules and unique preferences make eating together increasingly challenging; however, when your family eats together it’s easier to keep track of the inevitable mess you all will create. Try and congregate around the dining room table or kitchen counter, so crumbs or leftovers will be consolidated. Plus, you will be sure to enjoy the bonus family time sans pests.
Keep your kitchen clean
Household pests thrive in dirty, cluttered spaces. Small, moist or dark areas, like under appliances or inside kitchen walls, are more likely to harbor pest habitats. Be sure to routinely clean your kitchen, eliminating any lingering food crumbs, grime, or stains. Thoroughly scrub out sink drains, which can attract cockroaches. Routinely check under or behind kitchen appliances for hidden pests.
Store food away properly
Make your kitchen less appealing to cockroaches and ants by storing all food away properly. To easily keep pests out, clean up food scraps, throw out exposed food containers, and empty trash bins regularly. More specifically, it is best to transfer food products to airtight, plastic containers. South Florida pests cannot usually penetrate these hard plastics, which also lock in the smell of appetizing foods.
Your kitchen should be a clean place to cook, eat, and share memories with your family and friends. Maintain that safe space by ensuring your kitchen is free from household pests. Thankfully, Manning Pest Control is equipped to handle advanced infestations interrupting your healthy home. For more details on how to rid your kitchen of an infestation, contact our team of experts at Manning Pest Control.
