Control Bugs and Prevent Pests Fast With These 4 Household Products
You’re going about your day when you notice an infestation of ants in your kitchen. You had a lot of plans for the day and taking care of ants was not one of them. Knowing these household tricks for quickly controlling bugs can help you manage them and prevent pests, until you can call in a professional to take care of the problem.
Essential Oils
Essential oils, like peppermint oil and lavender, can detract more bugs from coming into your home. Roaches dislike eucalyptus and tea tree oils. Ants dislike spearmint and peppermint. Flies don’t like rosemary and peppermint. Mosquitoes don’t like peppermint and citronella. Of course, it is important to do your research before trying essential oils. Also, keep in mind, they are not a permanent solution and may not help if the pest problem has already gotten out of control.
Over-The-Counter Products
You can buy other types of pest control products, depending on the type of pest problem that you have. For example, if you have a lot of flies indoors, you might purchase a few rolls of fly tape to control the problem, until you can find their entrance point and block them from entering. Ant traps can also be helpful in reducing large colonies of ants coming indoors and nesting there.
Deep Cleaning
Some pests, especially ants, are attracted to sticky, sweet smells and flavors. If you notice a potential ant problem, one of the most important things to do is to remove what is attracting them. Do a deep cleaning of your kitchen and counters. Get rid of any sweet smells or items they may be using for food. Scrub the counters with soapy water.
Deep cleaning can also help with other things like dust mites. Removing debris around the exterior of the house can help to prevent pests, like mosquitoes.
Prevent Pests in the First Place
Prevention is important when controlling bug infestations. Two common times of the year that pests come indoors is when summer turns to winter and again, when winter turns into spring. Each season, do a thorough evaluation of your home and look for any entrance points. You can also hire a professional to do a pest inspection for you. If you notice any bugs coming indoors, make sure you take care of the problem as soon as possible. Even just a few ants could indicate a much larger problem. Additionally, if one type of bug is making it indoors, others could be too.
Critter Control Troy Practices
Critter control techniques are harder to do on your own. Additionally, some rodents and wildlife can pose a risk to you and your family. If you believe that there is wildlife living in your basement, attic, or any other part of your household, it is important to contact an experienced wildlife removal expert as soon as possible.
Eco-Friendly Pest Removal Services
Many homeowners do a search for ‘how to get rid of pests naturally’, because of a fear of what harmful chemicals are used. Fortunately, many pest control companies are increasing their eco-friendly awareness of products. If you have any questions about what is in a product that we are using, just ask. We aim to remove pests and rodents in a safe, humane way. Our products are safe for your family. In fact, we are family-owned-and-operated, so family safety is important to us. We use the same products that we would use with our own families.
Troy Pest Removal Services That You Can Trust
Whether you are looking for preventative measures, or you already have a pest problem, Solidified Pest Control is your pest removal experts in Troy, Michigan. We also serve all of Metro Detroit with their pest and rodent removal needs. Contact us at (248) 820-3057 or fill out our convenient online form. We offer reliable residential and commercial pest control services throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. We are committed to handling your problem and customer satisfaction is important to us. If you’re not happy with the job, then neither are we.