11/06/2021
Good hygiene is also pest control
Hygiene is very important in pest control management. Pests thrive in dirty, damp atmosphere.
Kitchen cleaning tips
To avoid pest infestation, keep places such as your kitchen counters, floors, stove and cupboards clean. Wipe them regularly with a disinfectant cleaner. Also, if there are food particles lying out in the open, they will attract more insects. This pest control tip may not completely eliminate the pest infestation problem, but it surely will reduce the number of pests in your house. Cleaning after pest control is also very important to ensure your house doesn’t get infested soon.
Fruits and vegetables, when overripe, attract flies and other insects. Avoid keeping cut and ripe fruits out of the fridge for long. While some pests like fruit flies are harmless, the overripe, rotting fruits can also attract bigger pests like house flies, ants and cockroaches which are difficult to get rid of.
Bathroom hygiene tips
Keep your bathrooms clean and dry. Using a toilet cleaner, clean the pot every alternate day. Wash the sink at least once a week with a heavy-duty bathroom cleaner. Keep the shower curtain dry and free of moss. Make sure the drain is not clogged with hair and soap particles and is always covered. These small measures will keep the bathroom hygienic and pest free for a longer time.
Rubbish Disposal
Rubbish should be disposed of every single day. An accumulation of garbage can lead to rodent and pest infestation. This gets worse when you find rotten food particles all around the house. This can lead to spread of diseases especially if you have pets and small children in the house.
Maintain your garden
If you have a lawn or a garden, fill in holes or pits where water can accumulate. If you have a pond or a water fountain in the garden, clean it regularly. Also, prune the plants on a regular basis to avoid wild, bushy growths. Maintain your garden, keep it neat and clean to avoid unwanted pests like mosquitoes, rats and ants.
Install window nets
Fix nets on your windows to prevent pests such as house flies, mosquitoes, spiders, stink bugs, cockroaches snakes and rats from coming in. These nets will not only help with ventilation but also prevent pests from entering. Also, if there are any broken window panes or glasses, repair them at the earliest to prevent insects from entering. Check all the doors of the house too and carry out repairs, if necessary, to make your measures more effective.
Declutter your home
Hoarding and clutter can cause a serious pest infestation . Too much of anything is not good for you. Keep all areas clear and clutter free where nothing can nest or hide. Sell or throw away any old item, including clothes, shoes, packaging material, plastic bags, torn luggage, etc. If you are finding it difficult to decide whether to throw something or not, ask yourself this: Will I use this item in the next three months? If the answer is no, then it’s time to throw it out or give it away.
