7 Simple Ways to Prevent Pests From Spreading in Your Home

Pest infestations in the home can quickly become stressful and overwhelming if they begin to spread uncontrolled. Whether you are faced with an infestation of termites, ants, spiders, or even cockroaches, knowing how to prevent them from spreading throughout your home is essential. Using a few simple tips, reduce the risk of having your infestation spread as you await assistance from pest control professionals.

1. Keep Food and Drinks Away

Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and free from crumbs and spills at all times to prevent the spread of an insect infestation. Most bugs are naturally attracted to crumbs or sugar, which guide them into homes and help them to navigate. Keep all food and drinks put away when you are not eating. Sweep and mop kitchen floors, wipe countertops, and vacuum carpets where food and beverages are consumed.

2. Check for Cracks

Inspect all of the windows, entryways, and entrance doors throughout your home for cracks and openings. Insects typically find their way into homes through old and weathered doorways or windows that are not properly sealed. Conduct a complete inspection of your home for cracks to determine which areas require the most attention.

3. Spray the Interior and Exterior of Your Home

Use a home defense spray to spray both the interior and exterior entrances of your home. Spray the exterior window sills as well as the foundation of your home. Be sure to keep children and pets out of reach of any pest spray you use for insects, as many insect sprays contain dangerous pesticides and chemical ingredients.

4. Use Pest Control Tools and Solutions

In addition to spraying for pests, there are also tools and solutions on the market for different types of infestations. One popular pest control solution includes sticky paper, which is optimal for crawling bugs such as spiders, cockroaches, and even centipedes. There are also standalone and hanging “zappers”, perfect for flying bugs such as mosquitoes, wasps, flies, and unwanted bees.

5. Determine How Your Pests Entered the Home

One of the most important steps to remember whenever you are confronted with an infestation is to determine how the pests entered your home. If possible, track or follow the pests in your home to discover which wall, vent, window, or door the pests originally entered your home through. Once you determine how the pests have entered, you can then take appropriate action to barricade the entrance and prevent additional insects from entering and spreading throughout your home.

6. Monitor the Situation

Whenever you have an infestation on your hands, it is important to closely monitor the situation as you determine the best course of action to take to eliminate the pests. Keep a close eye on any infestation areas that you have recently treated to ensure that there are no more pests visible. Keeping a close eye on any treated areas can also come in handy if you choose to work with a pest company to prevent the further spread of your current infestation or the prevention of another.

7. Call a Professional Pest Control Company

Calling a professional pest control service is one way to gain peace of mind while treating a pest infestation of any size. Pest control professionals are well-versed in a variety of pests, allowing them the ability to properly assess and treat the situation based on its severity as well as the root cause of the infestation itself.

Working together with a pest control company is also a way for you to know that your home is in the right hands, as many pest control companies provide warranties or guarantees for the work they complete. With the right pest control company, learn more about preventing future infestations while resting easy knowing your home is pest-free.

Understanding how to prevent the spread of a pest infestation is imperative as a homeowner to reduce stress and the overall costs required for total extermination. By taking the right preventative measures, ensure your home is safe from any further damage while you allow a professional pest control company to help. To learn more about pest prevention and to discover how we can help you rid pests from your home, contact Bennetts Services for more information today.

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