No homeowner enjoys anything about a pest infestation. In addition to the traditional responsibilities of keeping up with a property, the headaches that come with a pest infestation are exasperating. Thankfully, there are ways to secure and protect your home from pests before signs of an infestation arise. Our team at Manning Brothers Pest Control is providing you with reliable tips to check if the most popular rooms in your home are safe from unwanted pests.
Kitchen
A kitchen is the perfect place for pests to find food and shelter inside a home. They are attracted to crumb tracings, moisture from plumbing, and the dark nooks and crannies under appliances. Some common pests that can be found in the kitchen are cockroaches, ants, and rodents.
To protect your kitchen from these pests, seal any unnecessary cracks and crevices around appliances and water pipes. These areas allow small pests to easily enter from the outside of your home. Once the perimeter of your home is secure, remember to always immediately wipe any crumbs or moisture from kitchen surfaces. If fruits and vegetables are exposed, make sure to dispose of any produce that is rotten or decayed in outdoor trash bins. Dirty dishes should not be lingering in the sink or dishwater for long periods of time. Prepackaged food should be properly sealed and stored after use.
Bathroom
Another moisture-filled room in your home is the bathroom. Pests are always seeking sources of water to thrive, especially during colder months when humidity levels hit low points. Common pests found in bathrooms include cockroaches and spiders. To start safeguarding your bathrooms, check each one for leaks, rust, and mold. These are clear signs that unwanted moisture is entering the room, allowing for pests to come along as well. Cracked grout should also be inspected and repaired to keep small insectsout. Routinely cleaning bathroom surfaces with unscented cleaners will ensure your countertops stay hygienic.
Garage
While you have the interior rooms of your home secured from pests, you must not forget to inspect and protect a key space that houses pests: the garage. Garages are considered hybrid spaces because they facilitate indoor and outdoor activity within a home. Whether you use your garage for storage or automobile entry/exit, the garage is still susceptible to an infestation. Pests you may find inside the garage include cockroaches and rodents.
To inspect your garage, check the area for pest droppings. Droppings can be small, brown pellets or larger, darker feces depending on the pest. Also, be sure to inspect any stored items for damage or tears, as some pests might bite through storage materials like cardboard or wood. Finally, safeguard the perimeter of your garage by removing any unruly, unnecessary greenery or debris away from its edges.
If you do not own a garage, these tips can be applied to sheds and other outdoor storage spaces as well.
For more information on protecting your South Florida home from pests, contact Manning Brothers Pest Control at (954) 772-3077. Request a free quote from our top-of-the-line pest control team.
