Pests are animals that destruct the ecosystem and carry detrimental bacteria and viruses in our place. Examples of these include those organisms which vector human disease, such as rats and fleas which carry the plague disease, mosquitoes which vector malaria, and ticks which carry Lyme Disease.

Pests are common problems in houses, gardens, and farms. They eat and destroy the plants. They also feed on our foods, consume our homes, carry and cause human diseases, go through our clothing, and really uncomfortable when they dwell in our skin, hair, or digestive tract.

Why do you have to go through the effort of applying pest control measures for the home? Although you may not be thinking about it now, one day in the future, for different reasons, you may be selling your house. Potential buyers would definitely avoid any property that has signs of pest infestation; they know that a property infested with pests is a bad investment. A termite colony existing in your home’s foundation could very well diminish the resale value of your home. Moreover, if you are thinking about utilizing your home as a collateral for a loan, there is a higher probability that the lenders would refuse your loan application if they discover pest infestation when they do an ocular inspection of your home. Thus, although the fee to hire a professional pest control company to eradicate pest infestations in your property may be steep, consider it a good investment for the future asking price of your home.

Here are helpful tips on how to control pests in your place:

1. Outdoor

a. Remove dead and weak plants from the garden.

b. Utilise organic fertilizer and make a compost to help the plants grow strong and healthy.

c. You can spray insect repellents to the plants for them to withstand diseases.

d. Clear the garden area from debris and weeds to get rid of all the possible insect habitat and breeding places.

e. Insect pests are sometimes plant specific so it will be helpful if you rotate crops and substitute plants in an area.

f. If you are working with infested plants be certain to disinfect you tools before going on other plant.

2. Indoor

a. Sanitation Cleanliness will prevent you from harmful pests. Cleaning you areas regularly will get rid of all possible areas where pests can multiply, eat, and survive. Maintain appropriate garbage disposal, don’t throw away trash anywhere. Clean your pets and take them to the veterinarian on a regular basis.

b. Elimination To keep mosquitoes and flies from entering your place, utilise screen doors. You should also check your walls for cracks and gaps where insects can easily conceal and also to keep infestation. Seal and repair any potential gaps to prevent pests from entering your house.

c. Temperature Pests cannot hold up extreme hot or cold temperatures. Pests from infested foods, clothes, and carpets can be eliminated by exposing them to extreme temperature conditions.

d. Eradication Use pesticides to annihilate pests. You can also consult professionals that deal with pests..

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