No matter where you live, there is a good chance that some pests are attempting to reside in your home along with you. These can range from being small annoyances and a gross presence in your home, to actually causing damage to the house itself. While you can often see these pests of the damage they cause, this isn’t always the case.

Just because you don’t see any pests around your home, doesn’t mean that they aren’t there. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to make sure that your home is pest-free. This article is going to go over a couple of them.

Bring in the Experts

If you want to be completely certain that there are no pests in your home, and no easy ways for them to enter, it is a good idea to bring in the experts. They will have the right tools and techniques to deal with even the peskiest of pests. Of course, be sure to familiarize yourself with the cost, process and experience of a professional before you agree to hire them.

In addition to being able to come and rid your home of pests and help you prevent them from coming back, many of these companies have helpful content on their site.

Seal Up Any Cracks or Holes

In most cases, pests need a way into your home in the first place. Sure, the odd pest might sneak in on your clothes, through an open door or in some grocery bags, but normally, they will enter through cracks, holes or leaks in your home. 

These can be found anywhere, but are especially common near doors and windows. If these are left open, there is nothing stopping all types of bugs and other critters from entering your home. As a result, be sure to search through your home for these cracks, and seal them up as soon as possible. Sealing up these cracks can also make your home more energy efficient, which is always a good thing.

Kitchen Home

Keep Your Kitchen Clean

Keeping your kitchen clean is among the best ways to rid pests from your home. If there is leftover food, drink or other materials on your counters or floors, it can be a breeding ground for pests. Be sure to do the dishes often, clean the floors and make sure your countertops are clean and clear.

Also, don’t forget about your sink. It isn’t unheard of for pests to crawl up your drains as a way to enter the home. Go over your kitchn with a fine-toothed-comb to ensure you have cleaned up every aspect of the kitchen. Pests are great at even finding the tiniest mess or bit of crumbs.

Use Some Repellents

There are few better ways to keep pests away from a certain area than repellent. These are often scents (such as peppermint mouse repellant) or tastes that drive pests away. There is a laundry list of different repellents out there that can be sprayed or applied to different areas.

While there are plenty of chemical-based repellent solutions out there, there are also some options for natural pest control. This ranges from plants, to spices and several other choices that you might already have laying around. However, keep in mind that these repellents can stop more pests from coming in, but may not be able to rid your home of the pests that have already found their way inside.

Store Food the Right Way

Another great way to make sure your home is free of pests is to store food the right way. Just like people, pests are often drawn to food. If you leave food out in the open, or leave food containers opened up, pests are likely going to find their way into it. This can ruin the food, and open up your home to several pests.

In addition to closing up containers, you should also keep all food behind closed doors such as in your fridge, in your pantry or in a cupboard. Also be sure to use proper pet food storage, so that pests cannot infiltrate your pet’s food. The same also goes for things like your garbage, recycling, compost and other types of waste.

Having pests in your home is not only gross, but can sometimes lead to damage in your home. These methods will be incredibly helpful for keeping your home pest-free.