Cockroaches
Cockroaches are disgusting bacteria spreaders. They come in different varieties but are essentially the same when spreading bacteria on your counters and getting into your food.
If you want to make sure these disgusting critters don’t create a nest in your home, consider these tips:
Take out your trash regularly.
Vacuum and clean up often.
Check packages for cockroaches before bringing them inside.
Close off gaps in the exterior of your house.
Repair or replace torn and damaged door and window screens.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are the worst, whether they buzz around your head while trying to enjoy a warm day or silently land on you and suck your blood. Their bites leave little bumps that itch, which is bad enough. On top of that, though, their bites can be pretty dangerous. While the issue isn’t as prevalent in the United States, mosquitoes are known to spread harmful viruses and diseases. It’s impossible to avoid mosquitoes entirely in Florida, but you can ensure they don’t build a nest on your property.
To ensure you don’t end up with a mosquito infestation, consider these tips:
Keep your grass cut short.
Remove any standing water from around your home.
Remove branches, stumps, and debris from your yard.
Turn any buckets and containers outside upside down.
Fill in holes on your property that may collect water.
Ants
Ants live in colonies. When you see a couple on your table or counter, you can be assured that more are somewhere. Whether they are sugar, fire, or Argentine, you don’t want ants to create a colony in your home.
If you want to avoid an ant colony in your house, consider the following tips:
Rinse out cans and containers before tossing them away.
Remove debris and fallen branches from your yard.
Use weather-stripping on your doors and windows.
Put away food containers when you are done eating.
spiders
Spiders are not only spooky, but they can also be dangerous. While some spiders are relatively harmless, others have a bite that can land you in the hospital.
To avoid spiders spinning webs in your home, take these steps:
Remove wood and rock piles, debris, and overgrown vegetation from your property.
Close your windows and doors when not using them.
Repair damage to your screens.
Check the exterior of your home for openings.
Remove spider webs when you see them.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small but highly annoying insects. As their name implies, bed bugs are often found in beds—but they can also make their way to other pieces of furniture throughout the house. Bed bugs feed on blood—which makes you their ideal meal. Their bites are annoying and itchy, leading to infections from scratching.
To avoid bed bugs, consider these tips:
Clean and vacuum your home regularly—including your mattress.
Wash clothing when you bring it home from shopping.
Wash your sheets regularly.
Avoid purchasing used furniture.
Wash your clothing when you return home from traveling.
Rodents
Roof rats, Norway rats, and mice are all gross. It’s not just that they can give you a fright that makes them problematic. Rodents are also known to chew through your wires, damage your home, eat your food, and spread disease. They should be avoided and removed immediately when you see them scurrying around.
If you don’t want rodents in your home, consider these tips:
Use your garbage disposal.
Take out your trash regularly.
Clean and vacuum your home.
Put away food after you are done eating it.
Close your doors and windows when you aren’t using them.
Wasps/Hornets
Wasps and hornets are dangerous. Their stings hurt a lot, but they can also cause an allergic reaction in some people. Most people don’t even realize they are allergic until they get stung! Because of this, you’ll want to contact a pest control specialist to remove any wasp or hornet nests from your property. You don’t want the risk of getting stung.
Ticks
Ticks are parasites that attach themselves to people and animals. These parasites live off of their host’s blood. Not only are ticks annoying, but they are also extremely dangerous. Ticks spread a variety of different diseases—some of which are deadly. If you notice your pet, a family member, or you have ticks, make sure you take care of it immediately.
To prevent ticks from moving forward, consider these tips:
Cut your bushes and remove dense vegetation.
Cut your lawn regularly.
Use tick control programs to keep your pets safe from ticks.
Vacuum and clean regularly.
Termites and carpenter ants
Termites and carpenter ants are silent, destructive forces. They are small and difficult to notice, but once you find them, you need to take immediate action to eliminate them. They will continue to spread around your home or business and feed off your property. This can end up costing thousands of dollars in repairs.
Professional pest removal services are required to ensure carpenter ants and termites are under control. Nationwide Pest Control will send a specialist out to your home or business to eliminate those pests and ensure ants and termite control.
