When you find a rodent, roach, or other creepy crawly around your home, it can be a relief to have the pest control company take care of the problem. You can sleep soundly knowing there are no bugs, at least for a little while. But how do you keep the bugs from coming back? While the exterminator will probably use a home pest control treatment, there are steps you can take to keep the bugs out for good.

5 Tips for Keeping Pests out of Your Home

1. Take the Trash Out Regularly

Anything that goes in the garbage is a meal for rodents and pests. Regularly taking out your trash ensures the pests stay outside—and your home stays fresh. Also ensure your trash is well-sealed, especially if you take it out before the garbage service is scheduled to pick it up.  

2. Properly Store Open Snacks & Pet Food

It’s good housekeeping to make sure any open snacks are sealed with a tie, or in an airtight container. Not only does it keep the food fresh, but it also keeps bugs from getting inside. The same applies to any pet food. Store pet food in a sealed container, which will keep bugs out and the food fresh.

3. Keep a Clean Kitchen

You will find the best home pest control is to eliminate any potential food sources. From crumbs on the countertops to grease spots on the stove, a kitchen can be a buffet for roaches, ants, and other insects. Wipe down kitchen surfaces after cooking and eating, don’t let dirty dishes pile up in the sink, and sweep the floor for crumbs each night.

4. Give Doors & Windows a Once-Over

Pests like spiders, ants, and scorpions often find their way into the home through doors and windows—especially little cracks and crevices we might not notice at first glance. Replace any weather-stripping on doors or loose mortar around windows. Also, give your home a once-over to see if there are any gaps or holes to fill.

5. Clean Up the Yard

For insects, tree branches and foliage can act as a bridge to your home. Trim back any shrubs or plants that could touch the side or roof of your house. Additionally, snakes, spiders, and scorpions like to hide in cool, dark places, so clear the yard of any debris and don’t stack things like firewood against the side of the house.

 

If you need pest control in Las Vegas, Nevada, call Surefire Pest Control at (702) 423-7463. Whether it’s spiders or scorpions, ants or roaches, we use only the best pest control resources and techniques to remove insects and rodents and keep them out for good. Call today to schedule a service, or visit them online for more information.