Nasty little critters and pests have basic needs such as food and water similar to humans, these resources can be found in your house and will attract the pests. I wondered about what other things in your house might be a siren call to pets. This article is the result of what I found. It also contains some tips and tricks to keep them at bay.
Problem:
All sorts of unattended food lying around are an attractant to rodents and ants
Solution:
You should keep your kitchen spotless and clean at all times to prevent unwanted pesky pests
Problem:
Any unwashed dishes are known to attract pests. Flies and cockroaches love dirty dishes, it’s a great source for nutrients and food
Solution:
If you want to avoid these pests I recommend doing your dishes as often as possible
Problem:
Humans and pests use water daily to survive so it’s no wonder moisture in your house will bring pests. Water soaked wood will attract termites, ants will be attracted to dripping faucets and dripping air conditioners. Overflowing gutters fountains or pools will attract mosquitoes
Solution:
Be sure to keep the house dry. Drain unnecessary water bodies, clean gutters and fix dripping faucets to prevent insects from visiting for the water. Mosquitoes need water bodies, this is why.
Problem:
Just as pets and humans need water and food we also need places to call home. Pests might sneak into your house to seek refuge from the cold weather outside
Solution:
Be sure to seal up openings where pests can get into. Use a sealant or caulk to do so. Close up any crawl spaces you might have in your house where pests can nest
Problem:
The smell of over-ripened fruit will send pests flooding into your home, anything left in your fruit basket for too long will be attractive to pests.
Solution :
Attend to ripened fruits and vegetables as quickly as possible before they become overripe. If you cannot finish the fruit in time store them in fridges and airtight containers. Ensure that fruit flies don’t come running to your drinks by keeping either bottle stoppers or corks on your wines and liquor bottles
Problem:
Pets eat all sorts of food, pet food is a type of food that is attractive to them especially if it’s left out in the open. If pests find this laying around they can get into your pet food or even rip open the bag.
Solution:
Be sure to not only to cover up your food but your pet food as well. It is advisable to keep it in a metal container that pests cannot tear open.
Problem:
As soon as we drop some crumbs this can attract a wide variety of unwanted pests even if only a tiny bit. Food crumbs on the kitchen floor can be very attractive to roaches and ants
Solution :
Be sure to clean up crumbs during and after eating, even if it’s a little bit, that’s all that pests need.
Problem:
If there are flies in the house it’s probably because of a dormant drain or a slow or clogged drain. Unused drains collect organic material and water creating a slimy film that drain flies love.
Solution:
Be sure to clean up all hair and other items in the drain as soon as you use it to prevent slime from collecting and attracting drain flies and cockroaches
Problem:
Insects love garbage. The warm and moist environment is a possible site for them to lay their eggs, live and eat. Even though the smell might be disturbing for us it is very attractive to these bugs
Solution:
Be sure to take out the trash as often as possible and make sure that the trash bin is closed as securely as possible. Raccoons and rats try to rummage in the trash so keep it as far as possible from your home
Problem:
Leftover paper: even something as small and insignificant as leftover paper can bring pests into your house. It attracts silverfish and cockroaches which use paper as their nests.
Solution:
Seal up your paper stock and store it off the ground on high shelving to prevent nasty pests from rummaging through it and calling it home
Problem:
Flies and other flying insects thrive and fly around your house freely
Solution :
Keep ceiling fans running during the summer, flies don’t like windy air. It doesn’t kill the flies but is a good enough deterrent as it makes it difficult for them to fly and will discourage them from entering your premises
Problem:
You might find little insects nesting in-between the clutter in your house and using found items taken from parts of your house.
Solution:
To prevent this be sure to keep clutter to a minimum and be sure to have a nice neat tidy house which is not conducive for insects to stay
Problem:
Juices or other sweet liquids such as honey and syrup are not only delicious to humans but pests too. If you leave these out they will attract flies beetles and wasps
Solution :
To prevent visits from these insects be sure to steal bottles up with their lids and keep them in fridges. Be sure to clean up any stains they might cause. Ensure that all your drinks have a secure lid to prevent insects from being attracted to it
Problem:
Openings such as cracks and gaps are a great entry point for pets to your house. They only need a dime-size hole to find their way into your property.
Solution:
Always look out for tiny spots and holes where these pests can enter. Caulk or sealant can be used to close up gaps. You should check the bottom of doors as well as check window sills as they are an easy entry for pests
If all else fails, call pest professional to do inspection in your house as there might be something else attracting bugs to your house
If you want to know why mosquitoes are attracted to you as a person then click this link.
If you enjoyed this article, found it helpful or think someone else would find it interesting or helpful please share it. I would really appreciate it.