{"id":5807,"date":"2023-03-10T16:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T23:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5807"},"modified":"2023-03-09T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T23:05:15","slug":"5-simple-ways-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/5-simple-ways-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-home","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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No one likes dealing with pests in their home.\nThey can be a nuisance, damaging your belongings and bringing in germs and\nbacteria. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to keep them away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Some Common Pests You Might Find in Your Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of us may have heard scratching or\nscurrying noises coming from within our walls, but few of us know what kind of\npests we’re dealing with. Some common household pests are ants, cockroaches,\nrodents, and termites. While some may be harmless nuisances, others can wreak\nhavoc on furniture and foundations and even spread germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ants are one of the most common pests<\/a> that invade homes due to their\nsmall size and ability to enter through tiny cracks in doors or windows. Ants\nare attracted by food sources such as sugar and grease; they will often travel\nlong distances in search of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cockroaches are much more than just unsightly\nbugs; they can also spread germs and contaminate food sources. They can enter\nyour home through tiny cracks around windows or doors, so it\u2019s important to\nmake sure any gaps are sealed tightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodents like mice and rats can enter your home\nthrough small holes or cracks in the walls or floors; these rodents can damage\nfurniture, chew through wiring, contaminate food sources, and spread\ndisease-causing bacteria throughout your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally, there are termites. Termites are\nwood-destroying insects that live underground in moist areas; they feed on wood\nthat has been weakened by moisture which can cause serious damage to a\nstructure\u2019s foundation if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Methods You Can Employ to Keep Your Home Pest-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore five easy ways to protect your home<\/a> against all kinds of\ndifferent pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Look for Any Cracks or Openings That Pests Might Be Using to Get Inside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is no secret that pests, like ants or mice,\ncan be a nuisance in the home. To keep them from wreaking havoc in your space,\nit is important to remember to check for any possible entrances that they might\nbe using to enter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the tiniest cracks are at their disposal\nfor entry, so it is important to inspect your home carefully in areas where\nthere may be small openings, such as windowsills or crevices surrounding doors.\nOnce these potential problem areas are identified, you will be able to properly\nseal them up, effectively keeping out unwanted pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep Your Home Clean and Free from Clutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your home clean and free from clutter\nis one of the most effective ways to keep pests away. By making sure that there\nis no food waste, crumbs, moisture, or mess on surfaces, the chance of pests\nsuch as rodents or bugs invading your home will be drastically reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By minimizing clutter, you are also making it\nmuch harder for insects and animals to hide. In general, a neat and tidy house\neliminates potential nesting sites and reduces the attractiveness of a home as\na food source to pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Be Mindful of Plants and Mulch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planting and mulching your garden can not only\nadd beauty to your home, but also help keep pests at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulch ensures better soil for the plants in\nyour garden, as it helps keep moisture in the ground and prevents weed growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also want to plant pest-deterrent\nplants around the perimeter of your home, such as marigolds, which contain a\ncompound that repels certain types of insects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Use the Right Light Bulbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One simple method of pest control is making sure you are using the right light bulbs. You can attract fewer bugs by replacing bright, white incandescent or fluorescent lights with yellow, sodium vapor or LED bulbs. They emit light that is less attractive to pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An added bonus to this switch is that you will also save energy and money by opting for these energy-efficient bulbs. If you need some extra help keeping pests out of your house, using the right light bulbs could be one effective way to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Call a Pest Control Service to Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One effective way to combat an infestation of unwanted critters is to call on a professional pest control service to help. Not only are they experts in this area, but they can provide accurate diagnoses and perform services that can help keep the problem under control – safely and efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the severity of the issue, they may also be able to provide advice on additional changes you could make around your home, such as better sealing entry points or making sure food storage areas are kept clean, which will further minimize any potential return trips by unwanted guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping pests out of your home doesn\u2019t need to\nbe complicated; there are many simple steps you can take to prevent them from\nentering in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these simple tips in mind, you should\nhave no problem keeping pests away from your beloved abode!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Author:<\/strong> Amber has been in the pest control industry for 18 years now…13 of them have been with Reliant Pest Management<\/a>. She is a licensed certified commercial applicator in the state of Texas. Amber\u2019s background is mostly in office management and administration, but she enjoys going out in the field from time to time and serving customers by protecting their homes. Amber loves people and bugs… and pest management has them both! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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