Are you finding telltale signs that a critter is raiding your cabinets at night? Have you heard sounds in the walls or the ceiling when you are in bed? If so, you may have a pest problem. Listed below is some advice for getting rid of indoor pests.
Steel wool is a great way to deter mice and other critters. Even though mice and rats can chew through a number of materials, these fine strands of metal are too tough for their teeth. All openings greater than a 1/2 inch must be stuffed. These animals can squeeze through extremely small openings.
If you are considering buying a home, make sure that you have a professional inspect it first. Certain signs of infestation are easy to recognize, but keep in mind that you have no way of knowing what kind of pest is hiding under the home or in the insulation until you stay in the home for a few days.
Prevent bugs from coming into your house by using a perimeter spray designed for outdoors. Spray your foundation, your steps, porch and any areas that are near windows and doors. Look for cracks that pests can use as an entrance to your home. Seal such spots with caulking or other material.
A trained dog can help sniff out the termites in your home. A person can only tell you what he sees. Not so with a dog! Trained termite sniffing dogs can check your home out completely. These dogs sniff out methane gas, which directly comes from termites eating your wood.
Bed bugs like to hide in hard-to-find spaces, which makes them hard to eliminate. Before doing any extermination, make sure you close any open holes. This is so no bugs are just leaving the holes during the extermination process.
Just follow these tips to get rid of pesky pests in your life. Start today. Do not put off the issue, thinking it will go away on its own. The time is now. You will not regret the effort that you put into accomplishing this job.
