Your home is your haven, and you don't want it invaded by pests. Pests of all shapes and sizes must be dealt with immediately. The only way you can do this is to look at what other people have done that has helped them take care of things.
Get to the root of the problem. Try to keep the pest from eating, and you can starve it out. Pests are probably attracted to your home because there is a source of water, available food, and adequate shelter. Search for and get rid of food scraps, leaks or entry points.
Have an ant infestation? Eliminate them with borax and sugar. The sweet sugar attracts ants and the borax then kills them. A quart jar containing a cup of sugar and a cup of borax will work. Make some holes in the jar so you can sprinkle the mixture where you have seen pest.
Clear away brush from the perimeter of your home. Various insects use this brush as their home and there is very little you can do to stop this. If you place the brush too close to your windows or other home entry points, you'll risk those bugs visiting you inside.
If your home is susceptible to mice and/or rats, never plant trees close to the house. If you do, rodents will climb up them and get on your roof to enter your attic. Make sure they are a minimum of 15 feet away from the house.
There are solutions for those dealing with pests of all types. Go to your local home improvement store and ask the professionals there what you can do to eliminate these pests. They will be aware of the best pesticide for whichever bug is annoying you.
It's as easy as utilizing the information you've read to kiss those pests goodbye. Try them all, and determine which methods are best suited for your situation. You're sure to be happy to have gotten the job completed quickly and well.