Preventative Steps
There are numerous ways to keep pests from disrupting your home, including:
Keep Them Outside
- Seal cracks and crevices where pests can get into your home
- Get rid of stacks of newspaper, papers, bags, and cardboard boxes that make good homes for pests
Keep Them Hungry
- Keep a tight lid on trash cans and empty them often
- Store food in tightly sealed containers
- Wipe up spills and crumbs right away
- Clean your dirty dishes right after eating
- Keep leaks fixed and wipe up wet areas