Anyone who owns a home knows that it's upsetting to get pests. Pests have the ability to ruin food, spread germs and basically cause worry. Do what you can to eliminate them from your living space with these tips.
Begin with the basics. If pests are an issue for you, find out what is causing them. Pests are in the house because they have access to food, water and comfort. Leaks, entry points, and food scraps need to all be eliminated.
If you have a issue with spiders, such as the brown recluse, use some traps. This particular species of poisonous spider likes to make its nest in very deep parts of your home, which means killing them with chemicals is problematic. They tend to appear at night, looking for food. You will be more likely to get them if you put traps behind your furniture and along walls.
Bedbugs are hard to eliminate since they like hiding. Prior to taking extermination efforts, be sure to seal obvious holes. This way, bugs will not be able to escape these holes after the extermination procedures are done.
Are you dealing with an ant infestation? You can remove them by creating a mixture of borax and sugar. The sugar will attract the pest, but the borax is going to kill bugs and small rodents. Just mix a single cup of sugar and one of borax. Poke holes in the top, and sprinkle it around baseboards and inside cabinets.
Don't plant trees near your home if you have rat problems. If the trees are planted too close, the branches give an easy entrance way for rodents. They can enter through the roof, for instance. Be sure your fruit trees are about 15 feet from the house.
Mint can help in the battle against mice in the home. Mint should be planted around your home's perimeter. The smell will bother mice and other small animals. Mint leaves are a great way to make mice living in your home think twice. This can get rid of most mouse problems; just remember to use fresh leaves.
Now that you're aware of ways to rid yourself of pests, be sure you're using them. Since they are so annoying and bothersome, do whatever it takes to quickly eliminate them. Use the tips you just read, and your pest problem will soon be a memory.