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Pest Control In Post-Pandemic Conditions: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Home Safe

Admin • Oct 31, 2022

The world is going through a pandemic with not much historical precedence. This challenging event has only exceeded the significance of proper pest control management for keeping the surroundings safe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pressured everyone into taking the necessary safety measures. Houses and buildings are perfect places for pests to shelter and grow. Read on to learn ways to keep your house/premises safe.

Conduct usual inspections  

Monitor the signs of a pest infestation and stay one step ahead. Examine bathrooms and kitchen for signs of pest infestation, and look for signs of rodents, including urine, nests, and gnaw marks. You should also pay attention to other signs such as unusual smells or sounds. Storage areas are also a spot for pests that look for shelter.

If your house doesn’t have a garden or vegetation, it will not attract any rodents and mice. However, you should spray pesticides at least once a week if you do. If you have any deliveries or shipments, make sure that they are free of pests or viruses by sanitizing them before bringing them into your house.

Reduce points of entry  

You should limit the number of entrances through which pests can gain access to your house’s premises to minimize the risk of a potentially devastating pest infestation. Seal any visible gaps or cracks in the house with steel wool or caulk. Rats and mice of capable of making their way into the house through holes as small as a dime. Make sure to monitor all the vents, windows, and doors.

Perform routine house maintenance

Maintaining the infrastructure of the house is good for many reasons, but it is also good for pest control. For instance, excess moisture attracts pests such as cockroaches. Keep the attics and basements of your house properly ventilated and dry to make these spaces unwelcoming for pests. If your wood roof has shingles or a damaged fascia, instantly repair it as many pests are attracted to rotten wood.

Remove potential food sources

Stored foods are like gold mines for pests. Pests are known as pantry pests, such as merchant grain beetles, and Indian meal moths that contaminate the stored food. The COVID-19 pandemic locked people indoors, making them store huge amounts of food. This can cause pests to manifest on the stored food.

You are suggested to not leave the food unguarded so that it does not become their meal. Instantly discard any food that has gone bad or rotten. Store your food in air-tight containers  to prevent contagion. Keep your kitchen surfaces free of any leftovers and crumbs. Remove the garbage from the house regularly and keep the trash receptacles secure.

If you feel overwhelmed trying to stay on top of pest control and want to hire a licensed professional pest control company ? Xterminator Pest Control can be your one-stop solution. Our professional staff works effectively within the pest control industry; we also provide pest inspection services   and offer pest removal services according to what our customers require. Call us   today or visit our website to learn more about our services.

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