Are you sick of seeing bugs and rodents in your home? Do you find that your current pest-control methods aren’t working? Maybe that pest control service is a bit expensive? The following tips will help you deal with your pest problem on your own.
Use steel wool to plug in openings where rodents can enter. Rodents such as mice and rats are known to be able to chew through almost anything, but steel wool will stop them dead in their tracks. Fill in any space more than half an inch. Remember that rodents can get through very tiny openings.
A great way to kill off wasps, bees, and hornets is by using hairspray on them. Hairspray is composed of chemicals that are very effective insect killers. Also, the smell of the chemicals will repel insects, as well.
If you think you have cleared up a bedbug infestation, think again. A bedbug can survive for up to a year without nourishment. Use putty to close any opening in the walls or floors of your home. Then they won’t be able to hide out there.
If you are wondering if you have termites, get a dog that can smell them. A human professional will only be able to give you a partial diagnosis of your home. A termite-sniffing dog, on the other hand, can detect termites anywhere in your home. They can smell methane gas that the termites leave behind when they eat wood.
Heed the directions on the pesticide label. Don’t use more than what the directions say to use. You want to keep everyone’s health in mind. Overuse of this product can endanger your family’s health. It can also be harmful to indoor pets, too.
You should now have the knowledge and skills needed to eradicate household pests. Using these tips can help you take your house back. It will not be the easiest thing, but the effort will be worth it when you have your home to yourself again.
