February 2018 - Exclusive Pest Control

Cracks

Small spaces in the foundation, along baseboards, or in walls are open invitations to insects. They sense the difference in air temperature and may be attracted to food or hiding spaces in your home. Check your foundation carefully for any fissures or openings. Any you find may be providing insects with a way into your home. Seal cracks with caulk to keep bugs out.

Follow the Pipes

If you have pipes or wires that enter your home, chances are bugs are using them to traverse the walls as well. This is how bugs enter your home. Seal the area where pipes or wires come in with caulk to keep bugs from entering. Pipes are especially problematic because condensation or leaks may create damp patches that attract roaches and other insects into your home. Be sure to repair any leaks right away and remove standing water from your property to reduce breeding opportunities for insects.

Hitchhikers

Two of the most dreaded insect pests- bed bugs and roaches- are both known to be avid hitchhikers. They will crawl into the seams of clothing or bedding and catch a ride from an infested building or room to a brand new spot. Use extreme care when buying used furniture, and if you suspect an infestation in a place you’ve visited, take precautions to keep insects from hitching a ride. If you suspect an infestation in your home, contact Exclusive Pest Control. We’ll help rid you of insect pests and help you prevent infestation in the future.

Get Rid of Your Roaches

It is every apartment dweller’s and homeowner’s worst nightmare- an invasion of skittering, crawling, scratching roaches. Once you see one roach, you can be sure its relatives aren’t far away. There’s no such thing as “one” cockroach. They travel in colonies and where there’s one, there’s an infestation. Before you start packing your bags, though, there are remedies for a roach problem. Don’t let these creepy little invaders drive you from your home. Here are some steps you can take to get rid of your roaches.

Starve them Out

Roaches are attracted to food sources- like grease residue, crumbs, and any other minute specks of food or moisture they can find. Taking meticulous care to clean up any spills, residue, or crumbs that may be around your house is a good start towards trying to get rid of your roaches. Try to keep food contained to the kitchen area, and be sure to use sealable containers for all your stored foods. Try not to allow the roaches any easy access to food sources inside your home.

Block them Out

Roaches and other insects find their way into our homes through the tiniest of cracks. Take the time to go around and caulk and seal any tiny cracks and crevices in foundations, around window seals, and along walls and baseboards. This is especially important in apartment buildings where roaches often travel from one unit to the next.

Dry them Out

Roaches love damp, dark, moist places. Be sure to repair even the smallest water leaks right away. Don’t allow puddles or patches of moisture to gather. Don’t overwater indoor plants and remove any standing water from in and around your home.

Freeze them Out

By keeping your home cool, either by keeping your windows open in cool weather (with screens, of course) or using an air conditioning system, you can stop roaches from spreading around using their wings. In cooler weather, roaches have a harder time moving around, and you’ll have an easier time containing an infestation.

Drive them Out

If all else fails, or if you have a serious infestation, it may be necessary to call in expert help. Don’t wait too long to seek out help from the experts at Exclusive Pest Control. The earlier you catch a roach infestation, the easier it will be to drive these creeping pests from your home. Regular checks and treatments can help keep your spaces roach-free for the future. Call for your consultation today, and take back your home from the roach menace.

Month: February 2018

How Bugs Enter Your Home