Pests in the home can be a real nuisance, not to mention potentially dangerous to your health. Whether it’s rats and mice living underneath your kitchen cabinets or bed bugs rudely feasting on you like you’re an all-you-can-eat buffet at night, you want to get rid of them. Even better, you want to make sure that they never get in in the first place.
Pests can damage your home, spread diseases, contaminate your food, and just be plain frustrating to deal with. If your home hasn’t got any pests, then you’re lucky – but how long will it last for? The best way to deal with pests is to make sure that you’ve got solid preventative measures in place, to stop them getting in at all. Keep reading, and by the end, you’ll have a good idea of how to pest-proof your home.
Seal Cracks and Gaps
Sealing up any cracks and gaps that pests might be able to get through is one of the most effective ways to pest-proof your home. Even the smallest gaps around windows and doors can be an inviting entrance for rodents or insects, so don’t leave it to chance. Use a product like caulk or an expandable foam to fill them up. What’s more, you’ll prevent draughts, so you’ll not only be pest-free but also more energy efficient.
Of course, sealing up gaps doesn’t help if the pests have already made their way in. If that’s the case, get in touch with an expert Bristol pest control company, such as Advance Pest Control Bristol.
Keep Your House Clean
A little bit of cleaning every day goes a long way in preventing a call-out to a pest controller Bristol. Pests are often attracted to things like dirt or old food that has not been thrown away. While you probably don’t live in a swamp, it’s important to keep on top of those parts of the house that are all too easy to forget about, like behind appliances and underneath the sofa. Since you don’t see them all the time, you might not realise how bad it’s got – and if it’s attracting pests.
Maintain Your Garden
When it comes to pest proofing and preventing the need to get a pest control company to fumigate your home, your outdoor space is just as important as the indoor space. With a well-maintained garden, you can prevent pests from choosing your home as their next squatting site. Keep bushes and trees well-trimmed and avoid letting your lawn get overgrown. If you’re not the biggest fan of gardening, then it’s well worth investing in a gardener to do some maintenance every now and again.
Inspect New Furniture
If you’re bringing any new furniture into your home – especially soft furnishings – it’s worth taking some time to inspect it before you set it up. This is especially true if the furniture is second-hand as you never know if it’s come from somewhere with a pest problem. Bed bugs in particular are very good at hiding in furniture and can be a nightmare to get rid of.
While completely keeping pests out of your home might not always be possible, by keeping these tips in mind, you can significantly reduce the risk.
