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While most insects do play important roles in the environment, dealing with them around your house is never enjoyable. Even more harmless pests can make messes or just look disgusting, and there are other species that pose specific health and property damage risks.
If you find that pests seem to love your home and yard, you may wonder where they are all coming from. The truth is that you could be attracting pests to your house without realizing it. To help you deter pest problems, Nature’s Gate Pest Control is here to shed light on some of the reasons your home might be the perfect place for pests to live.
Because insects and other pests are living beings, they need water to survive. Many pests, such as cockroaches and other insects, also prefer more humid environments. Excess moisture can draw in a host of pest species.
If you want to address moisture issues, always remove standing water from your yard and address plumbing issues.
Many pests also love clutter as it gives them places to hide from danger or from their prey. Some common species that love clutter include rodents, cockroaches, and spiders.
Always clear up clutter, especially in lesser-used areas such as garages and basements.
Because many pests, like cockroaches and ants, eat food debris and trash that humans leave behind, you want to ensure that you keep your home clean. Food spills and crumbs around kitchens attract species to your food, and this can pose health risks.
It’s a good idea to clean kitchens regularly, as well as bathrooms and floors.
While it might be disgusting to think about, many pests love garbage. Rodents, ants, cockroaches, flies, and more will eat all kinds of trash, so you want to ensure you have good sanitation routines.
Plan to regularly take out the trash and place secure lids on all of your garbage cans.
Pests also need a way to get into your house in the first place. To better prevent pest problems, make sure you remove potential points of entry.
Here are a few simple ways to shore up your house against pests:
Removing underlying causes of pest infestations is an excellent way to keep them away. However, it’s not always possible to completely deter pests on your own. If you’re looking for an effective way to keep your property pest-free, contact Nature’s Gate Pest Control today to request a service visit or to get a quote!
