Monday, February 15, 2021

Pest Control Tips For Ants, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes



There are pest control tips to prevent ants from invading your home. These pests are social and they live in colonies that have at least a few queens and several workers. The carpenter ant and the sugar ant are the two common types of ants that you’ll find in homes.

Sugar ants mainly reside in the soil however many get inside the house looking for foods that have high sugar content. Carpenter ants will dig inside woods or look for existing holes inside the wood that they can use as their homes. Carpenter ants are far bigger than sugar ants in terms of their sizes and are usually confused with other pests, specifically black termites.

Pest control tips for ants

You should wipe away any food droppings or spills to get rid of the food source of ants. Always keep foods like fruits inside your refrigerator and place sweets inside airtight containers. Don’t forget to seal gaps or openings around windows or doors. You should also check screens for large gaps and tears. If you have pets, keep their food inside air tight containers. You should also remember to empty your trash bins and be sure to clean them using bleach.

Pest control tips for cockroaches

Cockroaches are insects that spread fear in so many people. These crawling insects are believed to reside in houses that are dirty. This is a myth because cockroaches can live in any environment as long as they have food and they have a place where they can hide. Houses that are filled with clutter have higher risks of infestation as cockroaches usually go unnoticed for a long time.

Although cockroaches can still invade homes that are clean, there pest control Myrtle Beach ways you can do to lessen your risk of dealing with a cockroach infestation. You should control the clutter in your home so you can get rid of hiding areas for cockroaches. Get rid of their food source by cleaning up spills and crumbs. Keep pet food in tight containers too and place bait traps in places where they like to hide.

Pest control tips for mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are part of the Culicidae family and are known for the itchy mark they leave after they bite the skin. There are 3,500 mosquito species in the world and they love warm climates and places with high levels of moisture. Mosquitoes may transmit disease causing parasites and viruses like the West Nile Virus, malaria, and yellow fever.

The best way to protect yourself against mosquitoes is to restrict the places where they can breed. You should monitor spaces where stagnant water may accumulate. Get rid of items that collect water. You should also check the screens in your home for any gaps or tears.

 

Call Zap Pest Control Inc. now and let our team of pest control experts to deal with the pests in your home and prevent them from invading your abode in the first place.

 

Zap Pest Control Inc.
2507 Forestbrook Rd Suite G
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-654-1927
http://zappests.net/

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