Cockroaches
Cockroaches are common but extremely difficult to get rid of as they hide and reproduce in the most difficult-to-access areas of your home. As scavengers, they are attracted to food sources; they can also transmit diseases, such as Salmonellosis, Typhoid fever, Cholera, etc.
Once a cockroach infestation is established, your only option is to call a pest control company for cockroach control.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep cockroaches away from your house:
Immediately wash your dishes after meals
Clean crumbs and spills
Call an effective pest control service for a thorough inspection
Mosquitoes
There’s no question that mosquitoes are annoying.
These stinging pests are known for turning parties into a nightmare and transmitting dangerous diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Mosquito control is therefore essential to prevent these diseases from spreading.
Do you think you’re dealing with a mosquito infestation? Then, hire pest control services to get rid of the pest problem.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep mosquitoes away from your house:
Eliminate standing water from around your property
Tightly cover garbage cans
Make sure to empty pet water bowls regularly
Ants
Ants enter homes and commercial businesses searching for food or shelter and quickly become a nuisance. They are attracted to food and moisture, so they can easily contaminate surfaces and spread disease. In addition, ants can damage crops and sting humans and animals.
Various species of ants can become pests in your home, but the most common are Ghost ants, Sugar ants, and Carpenter ants.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep ants away from your house:
Make sure to keep your kitchen clean
Seal up cracks in your home’s interior
Hire a pest management company if you think ants have invaded your home
spiders
Seeing spider webs in your home can be very distressing. The brown recluse, hobo, and black widow spiders are the most common. These spiders can be dangerous to humans, as their bites can cause serious health problems.
Whether you reside in Palm Harbor, the Tampa Bay area, Pinellas Park, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, or Clearwater, FL, you don’t want these stinging insects crawling into your property. Unfortunately, once they establish themselves in your home, they can be challenging to control.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep spiders away from your house:
Seal doors and windows and entry points to your house
Call for professional help if you see spider webs on your property
Make sure to keep your home free of clutter
Bed Bugs
Bedbugs are reddish-brown in color, wingless, and feed on human and animal blood. They are often found in mattresses, bed frames, and box springs. However, they can also be found in other furniture, such as couches and chairs.
If you see bed bugs crawling in your space, hire a pest control company with relevant certification or membership with the National Pest Management Association or Florida Pest Management Association.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep bed bugs away from your house:
Keep your home clean
Vacuum regularly
Repair or remove peeling wallpapers
Rodents
Rodents cause property damage, contaminate food, and spread diseases.
Some rodents, like mice and rats, are timid and only become aggressive if they feel threatened. Others, like gophers, can be very aggressive and attack without provocation. In either case, preventing these animals from becoming a problem is essential.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep rodents away from your house:
Seal cracks in your home’s foundation
Store food in tightly sealed containers
Eliminate standing water from around your property
Hire pest control services for regular maintenance
Wasps/Hornets
As pests, wasps and hornets can be a real nuisance. They usually sting humans if they feel threatened. However, some species of wasps and hornets can be very aggressive, and their stings can be painful and even dangerous. Wasp and hornet infestation signs include wood damage, wasp nest, and buzzing noise.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep wasps and hornets away from your house:
Keep food properly covered
Seal garbage cans
Call pest control services for a treatment plan if you see the signs of bed bug infestation
Ticks
Ticks are tiny arachnids that attach themselves to animals and humans to feed on their blood. Ticks are a major nuisance and can cause a great deal of discomfort to their hosts. In addition, ticks can transmit diseases to animals and humans, making them a severe health concern.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep ticks away from your house:
Check your pets for ticks
Make sure to wash bedding and blankets regularly
Vacuum regularly
Hire a reliable source for a free pest inspection to prevent ticks from creeping into your house
Termites
Termites are one of the most common pests in the world. They cause billions of dollars in damage yearly and can be very difficult to control. They are attracted to wood and can quickly destroy homes and other structures. The most common termites include Drywood termites, Dampwood termites, and Subterranean termites.
Home and business owners often have to hire termite repair specialists to repair termite damage. However, if you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on termite repair, you should regularly make termite inspections.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep termites away from your house:
Eliminate moisture sources around your property
Hire experienced technicians for the termite inspection and termite treatment
Seal all cracks and joints in your home’s exterior
Carpenter Ants
These wood-destroying insects can cause extensive damage to your home if left unchecked.
Carpenter ants are attracted to moist, rotting wood, often found in crawl spaces, basements, and around leaky plumbing fixtures. These ants excavate tunnels in wood to create their nests. The damage they cause can lead to structural problems and expensive repairs.
The following are the preventative measures you can take to keep carpenter ants away from your house:
Keep your home free of food debris
Eliminate moisture sources from around your home and office
Replace damaged or damp wood on the inside and outside of your property
