Unhealthy living conditions can be the result of an untreated pest problem. It may be expensive to get rid of pests, but you have to do this and keep more from breeding. Use the tips below to help you successfully remove your pests.
Use some hairspray to get rid of wasps, bees or hornets. There are numerous chemicals in hairspray that will not only kill insects, but repel them as well.
Do fruit flies continue to invade your space after you thought you had taken care of the situation? The problem may be with your drain. Place some plastic wrap on a drain to see if small flies or other bugs appear. If some do appear, drop boiling water into the drain and then scrub well. This should rid your drains of fruit flies.
All food should be carefully stored away in sealed containers when not in use. Many kinds of pests are attracted to the scent of food, so do not give them anything to be drawn to. Full trash bags are another attraction, so remove these as soon as possible. Both insects, critters and rodents alike find it hard to resist the smell of garbage.
Is your home infested with ants? Sugar and borax can be mixed together to rid you of them. Borax in the sugar will kill the ants. To create this mixture, get yourself a quart jar, and use a cup of sugar and a cup of borax. Make some holes in the jar so you can sprinkle the mixture where you have seen pest.
You may seldom see pests in lived-in parts of your home, but remember to inspect lesser used areas from time to time. Your home can be affected by underground termites if part of it lies under the ground. Make sure to check out your crawl spaces and basements.
It’s not fun to eliminate pests. For some people, this process can take months or even years in order to completely eliminate these creatures. Implement the tips you’ve just read to finally get rid of your pest problem. You will be able to relax in your pest-free house.
