keep pests out of your elk grove home

​If you have ever had a problem with pests, such as ants, fleas, rodents, or any other number of intruders, in your home, you know how devastating it can be. It is almost as if we are held hostage in our own homes. Many of us lose sleep and the concern not only for our property, but our health is in questions. Many pests that we deal with are considered vectors, meaning they can be carriers of disease. We all know that rats carry disease from the historical example of the plague. But we often do not think about the little insect we can barely see like fleas, and the types of diseases they can carry. When it comes to pest control, the best thing you can do as a business or homeowner, is call an Elk Grove Pest Control Company right away. The longer you wait, the worse the problem will be. Insects and rodents procreate regularly and in no time, infestations can pop up. If you are concerned about potential pest infestations in your sanctuary, look at the maintenance programs Elk Grove Exterminators offers. You can do so by visiting the website at http://elkgroveexterminators.com.

If you are not keen on hiring a pest control Elk Grove professional, there are some things you can do around your home to mitigate or minimize potential pest problems. We here at Elk Grove Exterminators understand that some of you like to do it yourself. Look at the list below and if there are some missing items, please comment and we will update our blog accordingly.

1. Make sure plants and plant matter are not touching your home – plants, branches, bushes, and dirt can act as a bridge for pests to cross and enter your home. By keeping your plants and debris away from your home, you limit the number of creatures crawling around looking for a way in.
2. Get rid of trash – This is probably obvious to most, but in case you were not aware, most of these pests are drawn to food, especially food that is decomposing a bit. Make sure your trash is well contained meaning the trash bad is functional without holes, and your trash can is impenetrable. It is not a bad idea to clean your trash cans every now and again because bags can break, and liquids and decomposing food will collect at the bottom of your cans sending a proper invitation to all pests in the area.  
3. Keep food in well-sealed containers – Have you ever woken up and ventured to your kitchen only to find a line of ants thousands long marching through? Be sure your food is in well-sealed containers.
4. Rinse the items you intend on recycling – Similar to our garbage cans, garbage that at one point held food items needs to be rinsed. If you are like me, you have a recycle can next to your garbage can. All plastics, cans, etc., are placed in the recycle can. Once full, I take it outside and dump it into the large recycle can. So, all these items are loose. If food is left behind, it would not be difficult at all for pest to climb on in and take advantage of what you left behind.
5. Seal possible areas of entry – Sealing your doors and windows is a great place to start when securing your property from pests. Often windows and doors are the first entry points pest enter. When you notice an issue, fix it
6. Clean house on a regular basis – Dirt, debris, and skin cells build up over time in our homes. Simply said, the cleaner your house is, the less attractive it will be to pests. Clean your house regularly. We know how difficult it can be to keep up with the cleaning so if you are going to focus on certain areas, the kitchen would be the most important. Tiny food crumbs and spilled sugary liquids provide delicious meals to any number of pests lurking in your home. Spring cleaning is not always meant for the spring. We suggest you perform a deep clean in your house at least twice a year.
7. Do a perimeter check and look for gaps and cracks – Walk around your home and look for openings, cracks, or tiny holes. Most pests can fit through areas that we can barely see with the naked eye. Try to avoid sealing the holes with caulk because pest can chew right through that stuff. Metal mesh is a great alternative.

We hope that you have found some of this information useful. In the event you have an infestation we strongly suggest you call an Elk Grove Pest Control pro to handle it for you. And of course, Elk Grove Exterminators is here for you when you need us.