Don’t Let Household Pests Bug You Out
As the weather turns cold in Suffolk County, homeowners may notice an increase in NY native pests in their homes. These household pests make their way indoors in search of food, warmth, and shelter. Don’t let your house get overrun by bed bugs, rodents, spiders, or cockroaches this season. Call Suffolk County Pest Control for a free in-home consultation to assess your pest control needs.
The team at Suffolk County Pest Control knows that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s why they are providing NYC homeowners with a list of some common household pests and tips on how to avoid them.
Household Pests: Cockroach
Cockroaches can be a difficult pest to get rid of once they make themselves comfortable in your home. Cockroaches are extremely food driven; they eat human food, pet food, cardboard, and even garbage. Cockroaches thrive in the damp dark areas of your home such as basements and garages which may be cleaned less frequently.
How to avoid them
–Clean clean clean: Be diligent about cleaning the floors and other surfaces of your home. Keep the rooms of your home free of clutter and food debris.
Be sure to clean areas of your home such as basements, attics, and attached garages semi-regularly.
-Don’t feed them: keep food in airtight containers, and make that all trash cans have tightly locking lids.
Household Pests: Spiders
- Spiders
To NYC homeowners, household spiders aren’t always a bad thing. In fact, a few spiders in your home can actually help control other household pests. Out of the thousands of species of spiders, only a few are a nuisance to Suffolk County residents.
However, some spiders can produce harmful itchy bites and in very rare cases be poisonous. If you begin to notice an increasing number of spiders in your home or are finding webs and nests then you may have a spider infestation and should call a professional spider exterminator immediately.
How to avoid them
-Dust and de-clutter: Spiders love to make their homes in the dusty, cluttered areas of your home that may not get routine cleaning. Dark areas such as attics, basements, and garages, are their favorites. Use a broom to clear webs from areas like ceiling fans, skylights, and tops of shelves.
Household Pests: Rodents
- Rodents
Of all the household rodents, mice are the most common. You may notice signs of these little critters by seeing their tiny black droppings in your drawers or cabinets. You may also hear them scurrying in your walls at night. Mice love to feed on the dry goods in your pantry and have also been known to chew the casing around electrical wires.
How to avoid them
-Seal cracks and plug holes: Walk the perimeter of your home looking for cracks and holes in the walls and foundation.
Pay special attention to any attached garages or carports. Be sure to seal even small holes, a good rule of thumb is that rodents can typically fit their bodies through any hole that their head can fit in.
-Clean outside: keep trash and other items away from the exterior of your home. Piles of things tend to attract spiders; keep wood piles, yard waste, etc. away from the house.
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you still get household pests. Cockroaches, spiders, and rodents are experts at making their way into your home and it is difficult to seal up every point of entry.
Call Suffolk Count Pest Control for a free no-hassle consultation. Same or next-day service means that residents of Long Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County don’t have to wait for their pest solutions. Suffolk County Pest Control is fast, affordable service!