6 Common Pests in the Home and How to Get Rid of Them
No one likes to have pests in their home. From ants, bed bugs, and spiders to roaches, termites, and mosquitoes, these can be quite an unwelcome presence in your house. Not only are they a nuisance but some of them can cause health problems, spread diseases, and damage the structure of the house.
In this article we will explore the six most common household pests and how to get rid of them for good.
Ants
Ants are one of the most common household pests. They usually come in search of food or water but will also create nests inside walls or floors if left unchecked. To get rid of ants it’s important to eliminate their access to food sources by properly storing food away and not leaving out any crumbs or spills around the house.
You can also use ant bait traps or insecticides such as boric acid or diatomaceous earth which are both effective in getting rid of these pesky critters.
Spiders
Spiders may not always be considered pests as they help with pest control by feeding on insects like flies and mosquitoes but some people may still want them gone from their home due to fear or arachnophobia.
To get rid of spiders you can set up glue boards around your home where they will become stuck if they decide to enter your premises. Natural repellents like citrus essential oils can also be used to keep spiders away from areas that should remain spider-free such as beds and closets.
Roaches
Roaches are another common household pest that no one wants in their home. These hardy creatures often thrive indoors due to ample food sources, warmth, and lack of natural predators.
To get rid of roaches you need an integrated approach which includes both chemical treatments using insecticides such as boric acid as well as physical measures like caulking cracks or crevices where they might be hiding out during the day.
As well as remove potential food sources from within your home by properly storing all food items in sealed containers away from cockroach entry points.
Termites
Termites can cause serious damage to wooden structures within homes when left unchecked for too long making them a very dangerous pest indeed! Treatment for dealing with termites include specialized insecticides directly applied into infested wood and soil via injection techniques.
This is done by experienced professionals who know how best to handle termite control safely yet effectively so it’s best not attempt this yourself unless you know what you’re doing!
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood while we sleep at night making them especially annoying since they not only invade our personal space but our bodies too!
It is important that when treating bed bugs use either professional grade heat treatments (which effectively kills all bed bugs including eggs) or chemical treatments with special insecticides designed specifically for use against bedbugs.
Ask a knowledgeable expert at your local hardware store which products are safe yet effective against these tiny vampires!
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are notorious for carrying diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and zika virus so it is crucial that homeowners take precautions against these biting pests namely by removing stagnant water where possible outdoors so that mosquito breeding grounds aren’t created near homes.
This is especially necessary during warmer times of year when mosquitoes become more active than usual!
Insect repellents containing DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide) are also highly recommended alongside other mosquito treatment methods such as outdoor misting systems designed specifically for killing adult mosquitoes before they have a chance to reproduce more larvae near human dwellings!
