Clutter is unsightly and has been shown to lead to increased stress, but it can also invite pest problems into your home. Pests are attracted to clutter for a variety of reasons, so it’s important to keep your house clean and clutter-free to fend off infestations. Here are three reasons why your clutter attracts pest problems.
Clutter hides water sources
Pests need water to survive, and if your home gives them easy access to water, they’ll want to move in.…
In medicine, the best cure is prevention. In pest control, the best form of termite control is also prevention. Here are six ways you can design your property to reduce the likelihood that termites infest your home.
Use Plastic, Iron and Concrete When Possible
Any wooden structure on your property could potentially attract termites and bring them closer to your house. Wood fences, railings, porches and decks can all harbor the insects.…
Rooftop gardens provide innumerable benefits to businesses. In addition to helping manage storm water and improving a building’s energy efficiency, a rooftop garden can increase employee morale by providing a nice place for workers to relax. One of the many challenges associated with maintaining a rooftop garden, though, is dealing with the pests that may damage plants and generally make the area unpleasant to be in. Unfortunately, it’s not always feasible to use chemical pesticides, because they can pollute rain water and find their way into the city water, so here are three tips for controlling pests using human- and Earth-friendly methods.…
If you find red bites on your baby’s skin, or they seem to be irritable because the red spots itch, you should check the crib and baby furniture to rule out a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs can be very hard to get rid of, so it’s important to act quickly to help protect your baby and the rest of your family from bed bug bites.
How can you tell if bed bugs are present?…
Have you recently found signs of bed bugs in your home? You may have thought the bites on your skin were from mosquitoes, but eventually found a bed bug crawling around on your mattress. Unlike roaches, these pests can easily be found in some of the cleanest and most spotless homes because they are only looking to feed on blood. Now that you know what kind of pest you are dealing with, it is time to take the right steps to eradicate this problem.…
Modern builders carefully select home designs and construction materials for their ability to preemptively deter termites. Tall concrete foundations, treated lumber frames and steel mesh barriers are all integrated into these structures to keep these destructive insects at bay. If your home was built without these protective elements, you may need to reinforce your existing structure with protective home improvement materials to stop your residence from falling prey to hungry colonies of termites.…
Recognizing the presence of pests in your home requires the use of multiple senses. By using hearing, you can determine the location of animals, the actions that they are performing, and what type of animal is present in the home.
When dealing with mice in your home, populations can quickly grow. Mice can become a big problem, and professionals will be needed to eradicate the issue. There are three specific mice sounds you should listen for in your home if you think you have a mice problem.…
