Have you got a pest problem in your Brisbane home? There may be some mistakes you are making that helped to bring them into your house. Our friends at Pest Control North Brisbane recently broke down some of the common pest mistakes you need to look out for. We found they were so great, we wanted to share them with you! So without any further ado, here are some common pest mistakes you need to look out for.
A screen door is an easy compromise that will let the breeze in while keeping pests out. But a screen door is only a barrier if it’s well maintained – screens with small holes and tears will let ants, beetles, mosquitoes and more inside nearly as easily as if there was no door at all. And a tear at the bottom of a screen door can be the worst kind, because all it takes is one clever or curious creature to dig its exploratory claws to the damage and a small tear suddenly becomes a door big enough for anything to crawl through.
Water attracts pests outside of the house, too. Water features like bird baths and peaceful fishponds can be wonderful additions to the backyard. Unfortunately, standing water draws mosquitoes as well as songbirds, which can be dangerous. The best way to avoid the risk of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry is to overturn any sources of standing water, from bird baths to empty flower pots, barrels, buckets, and trash bins.
Always make sure you clean up after you cook anything, wiping up any spills and splatters. When you finish eating, be sure to do the same, being mindful of any small bits of food that drop to the floor or might be hiding under a place-mat.
This goes for your garbage, too! Inside and outside the home, be sure to keep your trash under control, taking it outside regularly and ensuring that it gets picked up and removed in a timely manner. When you do toss food in the trash, it’s best to take it outside right away, keeping it in secure metal or plastic bin with a lid on it. Loose trash bags sitting on the curb are a buffet for rats, raccoons, cats and other pests and rodents—even bears, if they live in your area! Worse, you’ll notice when you’ve been accidentally feeding your neighborhood pests because they’ll leave you a nasty mess all over the street where your once-contained garbage used to be.
Whether it’s water issues, damaged screen doors, or a mess in the kitchen, catch these simple mistakes as soon as you make them is the best way to prevent rodents and insects from calling your house a home.
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