It's that time of year again when insects start invading your home to take over the premises. You might find them in the kitchen or bathroom as well as in the cupboards and closets. Some like ants or flies prefer the window screens or door thresholds. Wasps and hornets may be found making nests under the porch eaves or garage roof. Watch for those water bugs in the basement. Here are some things you can do to get rid of those unwanted invasions.
Look Around Outside
Walk around your house, garage, and lawn to look for telltale signs of busy insects. You might find anthills near the house, which means they could soon be moving in when the windows are open or the door is left ajar. Sometimes they find their way indoors through cracks in the roof tiles or gaps in the foundation blocks. Make any needed repairs to keep the creatures out.
Check the Usual Indoor Areas
Examine under the sink, in the basement, and around the toilet for signs of infestation. You can often hear buzzing through the windows if flying insects are building nests near or on your house. Look in the drawers and cupboards to see if any crawling bugs have found their way inside. If you see one or two, there's a good chance that a colony is growing somewhere nearby.
Remove Insect Attractions
Don't leave any food sitting out or any standing water without a cover. Insects can easily find crumbs and food particles on your kitchen counter or on the floor. Most bugs need a steady supply of food and water to survive and will make their nests near these essentials. Put away the sugar bowl and cover it with a rubber sealed lid or a screw-on top. Make sure opened boxes or bags of cereal and other staples are securely closed, as insects will be drawn to the smell of the food.
Get Professional Help
If the bugs start taking over your home, and you are unable to eliminate them completely, contact a pest control company for assistance. They can use eco-friendly products to get rid of your insect invaders and keep them away. Depending on the type of bugs you are dealing with and the extent of the invasion, your home may need just one treatment to take care of the problem.
Don't wait for the bug problem to get out of control. Take steps now to get rid of the pests before they become entrenched in your home.
