Cockroaches
No one likes cockroaches. It doesn’t matter if they are American, Oriental, German, or any other type—they are all disgusting. They are also known for being spreaders of bacteria and can lead to illness.
To make sure these gross critters aren’t multiplying in your home, consider these tips:
- Take out your garbage often.
- Repair and replace ripped and damaged window and door screens.
- Check packages for cockroaches before bringing them inside.
- Clean and vacuum your house often.
- Close off gaps to the outside of your house.
Mosquitoes
Residents of Charleston know how annoying it is to swat at mosquitoes throughout the summer months. They seem to be everywhere. While it’s inevitable that you will get bit by some mosquitoes, you want to limit your exposure and ensure they don’t infest your property. They are known to carry diseases and viruses that can be really dangerous. The chances of catching a lot of these illnesses in the United States are lower, but you still don’t want to risk it.
Below are some tips for avoiding a mosquito infestation in your yard:
- Keep your grass cut short.
- Turn buckets and containers outside upside down.
- Don’t leave standing water around your house.
- Remove debris, branches, and stumps from your yard.
- Fill in holes on your property that can collect rainwater.
Ants
Ants live in colonies. That means those few ants you see carrying crumbs aren’t alone. They are carrying those crumbs somewhere…
There are different types of ants that may be building a colony in your home. These include Argentine, fire, sugar, and more. Fire ants are particularly bad, as their bite stings a lot!
In order to avoid an ant colony in your house, consider these tips:
- Use weather-stripping on your doors and windows.
- Put food in containers and put it away when you are done eating.
- Get rid of wood piles, fallen branches, and debris from your property.
- Rinse out your containers and cans before throwing them away.
spiders
Spiders are icky and spooky. They can also be dangerous. While some spiders are harmless, other spiders like black widows and brown recluses have bites that can land you in the hospital.
In order to avoid spiders biting and spinning webs, consider the following:
- Remove any spiderwebs as soon as you see them.
- Repair any damage to your window and door screens.
- Close your doors and windows when not in use.
- Make sure there are no openings to the outside of your home.
- Remove wood and rock piles, debris, and overgrown vegetation from your property.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small but extremely annoying insects. As their name implies, bed bugs are often found in beds—but they can also make their way to other pieces of furniture throughout the house. Bed bugs feed on blood—which makes you their ideal meal. Their bites are annoying and itchy, which can lead to infections from scratching.
In order to avoid bed bugs, consider these tips:
- Clean and vacuum your home regularly—including your mattress.
- Wash clothing when you bring it home from shopping.
- Wash your sheets regularly.
- Avoid purchasing used furniture.
- Wash your clothing when you return home from traveling.
Rodents
Whether they are Norway rats, mice, or roof rats, rodents are pests that you don’t want in your home. They scurry across your floors and counters spreading bacteria. They also can get into your food, damage your walls, and even chew through your wires. On top of all of this, they are known for spreading disease. Don’t allow these furry pests to make their way into your house.
If you would like to avoid rodents, take these tips into consideration:
- Clean and vacuum your house regularly.
- Take out your trash often.
- Use your garbage disposal.
- Close your doors and windows when you aren’t using them.
- Put food in containers and put it away after eating it.
Wasps/Hornets
Wasps and hornets are known for not only their sting but also how liberal they are with it. Wasps and hornets are mean, and they aren’t afraid to sting you. They set up nests on your property and even on the sides of your home. From there, they defend them aggressively. Their stings hurt a lot, which is bad enough, but they also can cause an allergic reaction for some people. Because of this, you’ll want to contact a pest control specialist to remove any wasps or hornets from your property.
Ticks
Ticks are parasites that attach themselves to people and animals. These parasites live off of their host’s blood. Not only are ticks annoying, but they are also extremely dangerous. Ticks spread a variety of different diseases—some of which are deadly. If you notice your pet, a family member or you have a tick or ticks, make sure you take care of it immediately.
In order to prevent ticks moving forward, consider these tips:
- Cut your bushes and remove dense vegetation.
- Cut your lawn regularly.
- Use tick control programs to keep your pets safe from ticks.
- Vacuum and clean regularly.
Termites and carpenter ants
Termites and carpenter ants are the sworn enemies of homes and commercial properties. They are known for causing billions of dollars in damage every year in the United States alone. If they make their way into your walls and start working away at your property, you may be looking at thousands of dollars in repairs. As soon as you notice these pests, contact Nationwide Pest Control immediately. We will send out a pest control expert to eliminate all of the termites or carpenter ants from your property. Don’t wait! They will continue to spread. Call now.
