Keep Pests From Cozying Up To Your Guests

4 Things You Need to Do to Keep Pests From Cozying Up to Your Guests

By: Alice Robertson 

We’ve all been there before. You have guests on their way for a day or the weekend, when suddenly you spy pests in your home. It doesn’t matter if it’s spiders, ants or rodents, any unwanted critters can make you and your guests feel uncomfortable. So when the unthinkable happens, how can you deal? By using these tips to keep pests from spoiling your fun.            

Make Sure Mice Don’t Overrun Your Home

 Mice in cartoons are pretty cute. Mice scurrying around in your home? Not so adorable. Just like any other pest, mice can carry germs and diseases that can put people at serious risk. So, if you think you have a problem with mice or rodent in your home, don’t wait before looking for an exterminator. You can find highly rated exterminators by using a simple online search, and you can even check out average rates for services in your area. A professional exterminator will take care of your mouse problem quickly. Then, you just need to take proper steps to keep future mice from getting into your home. Start by plugging up any holes from the inside to the outside of your home, no matter how small they look to you. Mice can compact themselves to crawl through the tightest spaces and begin building nests in your home.

 Stop Roaches From Bothering You or Your Guests

You’ve heard of ants ruining a picnic, but there’s nothing like a roach infestation to ruin just about any fun in your home. Aside from being unsightly, roaches can bring germs into your home. Some of the other health problems carried by roaches may even surprise you. For example, if any of your family members or guests are affected by allergies or asthma, the presence of roaches in your house can make symptoms worse. Aside from breathing problems, roaches are just plain gross. Your best bet is to prevent a roach problem before it becomes a major infestation. Keep your home tidy and clean, and definitely keep any food sealed and properly stored. Doing both will help keep most pests from cozying up inside your home.

 But Keep Ants From Taking Over Your Home Too

Roaches are definitely at the top of the “unwanted pest list,” but ants are pretty annoying to deal with too. That’s especially true if you have an infestation, which is why you need to eliminate ants before they take over your home. It takes some patience to really solve your ant problems, but it’s the only way to completely get rid of these little pests in your home. You have to use the worker ants to bring poisoned bait back to the queen, if you want those ants to be gone for good. Once the ants are gone, give your home a deep cleaning to prevent more from coming back. That means getting rid of ant attractants, like spills, crumbs and produce, which can be convenient sources of food for an ant colony.

 Prevent Much Bigger Pests From Causing Problems

Roaches, ants and mice are never fun when they are in your home. Dealing with bugs or rodents, however, seems simple when compared to dealing with more nefarious pests that can make their way into your home. Getting rid of the smaller pests (especially mice) may help you deter larger animals, such as snakes and other predators from making their way into your house. If you live in an area that is prone to snakes, you should also keep weather stripping in good condition and keep your yard neat too. If you do find yourself face-to-face with a snake, possum or other wild animal, it also helps to know who to call. Standard pest control services may not be of much assistance, so be prepared to call a specialist or your local wildlife management.

 Some critters can be cute, but not when they are setting up shop in your home. So, before you plan your next party or host your next guests, make sure unwelcome pests don’t ruin your good time. Make sure you house is kept clean, be on the lookout for signs of a pest, and never hesitate to call a professional to help you get your home back.