We need our homes to be a safe, clean place to eat, sleep, and share memories with our family. Maintain a hygienic space by ensuring your residential property is free from springtime pests. Thankfully, Manning Pest Control is providing you with reliable tips to keep unwanted pests out of the most popular rooms in your home.
Safeguard your kitchen first.
Some say the kitchen is the heart of the home. In a household pest’s case, this rings true. Your home’s kitchen sees a lot of activity, including the accumulation and removal of trash, the cooking of meals, and the constant entering and exiting of family members. Springtime pests thrive in small, moist, or dark areas, like under appliances or inside kitchen walls. Be sure to routinely clean your kitchen, eliminating any lingering food crumbs, grime, or stains. Thoroughly scrub out sink drains, which can attract cockroaches. Always check under or behind kitchen appliances for hidden pests.
Move on to your bathrooms.
Your residential property’s bathrooms are other moisture-filled rooms you should clean. Common pests seeking moisture to survive include cockroaches and spiders. Check each bathroom for leaks, rust, and mold. These are clear signs that unwanted moisture is entering the room, allowing for pests to thrive. Also, cracked grout should be inspected and repaired to keep small insects out. Deeply clean bathroom surfaces with unscented cleaners to ensure your countertops stay hygienic for use.
Clear your bedrooms.
Clutter can be a nuisance for many reasons. The more furniture, household items, clothing, or accessories you have exposed throughout you room, the more opportunities there are for pests, like bed bugs for example, to nestle and hide. Clear out your clutter by making use of plastic storage bins, recycling, or throwing out trash. Once clutter is removed from the area, focus on deep cleaning. Vacuum all rugs and large furniture. You can use the crevice tool to get into detailed spots where a rug may meet walls. Be sure to replace your bed sheets with a clean set as well.
Don’t forget to check your garage.
Remember to inspect and protect a key space that houses springtime pests: the garage. Garages are considered hybrid spaces because they facilitate indoor and outdoor activity within a home. Your garage is still susceptible to an infestation, whether you use the space solely for storage or to house your car.
Start by inspecting your garage for small pest droppings. Droppings can be brown pellets or larger, darker feces depending on which pest they originated from. Check any stored items for damage or tears, as some pests might bite through storage materials like cardboard or wood. Finally, remove any unruly, unnecessary greenery or debris away from the perimeter of your garage.
Don’t have a garage in your home? These tips can also be applied to sheds and other outdoor storage spaces.
If thorough spring cleaning sessions do not squash the pest infestation on your property, you may want to call a professional pest control service to take care of business. After an initial inspection, your local pest control expert will suggest next steps to properly remove any pests found. For more information on protecting your South Florida home from pests, contact Manning Pest Control.
