Pest

Many are frightened by bugs while others fascinated. Despite your preferences, one thing stands out. Insects are irritable. Not only do insects create unsavory conditions, but they can also be very annoying. A simple fly buzzing over or the stinging bite from mosquitoes can be unbecoming. Wasps, bees, and scorpions will result in painful stings while mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can bring about diseases that are transported by humans or pets. A cockroach can contribute to allergies and other asthma attacks, particularly in children.

When bugs reproduce exponentially, it can turn out to be a losing battle. Fortunately, there is a way out of it. If you understood what attracts the bugs to the home, you can start making changes that will rid them for good.

Like humans, insects require water, food, and shelter purposefully for survival. At this point, you are required to supply food and get rid of all bug hiding spots. To prevent infestation, try to keep them out entirely. At this point, seal all cracks and gaping holes in the exterior of the home. Tighten all entry points used by the insects to gain access into the house too. Here is a simple guide on how to achieve a bug-free home.

Seal the Doors

A locked door keeps out intruders through properly sealed doors and keeping out unwarranted pests. A great way of examining all entryways is by a careful examination of entry points. This creates a surprising number of unsealed gaps which form an entrance path for bugs.

Use Screens

Most homeowners depend on natural ventilation from windows and doors to rush in fresh air into the home. This is tempting given the hot, humid summer days. Unfortunately, the summer period is the worst time of the year to be swamped by fleas, mosquitoes, and other invading pests. It feels great to enjoy the fresh air without having to endure the pain of annoying insects.

Maintain the Yard

Taking part of yard maintenance will hugely impact bug infestation when it comes to fleas and mosquitoes. Mosquitoes rely on a great deal of water for breeding. A good way of checking this is by removing any stagnant pool water. This drastically reduces the mosquito population. When standing over stagnant water in the yard, go for a thatch buildup where aerating the lawn reduces this problem allowing water to sip into the soil naturally.

Repair Cracks

Most bugs are microscopic and can easily enter the home through holes and cracks. This is what makes sealing cracks a priority. This is what makes sealing exterior cracks a great way of bug-proofing the home. Begin by examining the home exterior with a critical eye. Examine missing sections or damaged sections of your siding, cracked foundations or crumbling bricks and rotting wood.

Seal Pipe Penetrations

Unlike most homeowners, avoid dealing with utility installations. This can be a new cable line, phone wiring or internet service. Installers will run their lines through drilled holes on the exterior walls. The more installers present, the more possibility of a gap that might have occurred over time. Carefully check the exterior of these gaps for any holes.