Unveiling the Secret Factors Attracting Pests to Your Home
Although summer is a great time of year, it also means that pests of all kinds are more active and multiply rapidly. Consequently, the summer months are typically when pest issues surface, ending with you needing to call in pest control to help.
That’s why summer is the perfect time of year to take a look at your home to figure out what factors are inadvertently making it an attractive place for pests to invade. This will help you prevent pest infestations.
Here are a few things you might want to consider:
Water Sources
Like any living thing, pests need water to survive. If there is easy access to water in your home, it can attract pests who need a drink. Small animals and insects typically favour standing water over flowing water because it is safer and easier for them to access.
Food Sources
Every living thing needs to eat, and it will seek out food wherever it is found. Rats and ants are among the pests that may come into contact with your home if there are a lot of crumbs on the floor or if pet food is left out uneaten.
Also, predators will always be present wherever there is prey. For instance, spiders may be drawn to ants for an easy meal.
Places To Hide
Pests love to hide. It’s their primary defensive tactic. If your home is filled with clutter, you are providing pests with ample places to hide. Clutter also prevents you from cleaning properly. When you can’t clean properly, crumbs and other debris build up, further attracting pests by providing them with food and material to build nests.
Entry Points
Pests can’t get into your home if there isn’t a way to get in. Homes that have plenty of cracks and gaps for them to get in are more likely to suffer from infestations. Common culprits are doors and windows that don’t seal properly around the edges, or windows that are left open for pets. Open chimneys and skylights can also allow pests to get inside.
Unsanitary Conditions
An unclean house will attract pests because it will be filled with smells that they like, places to hide, and things for them to eat. In particular, not dealing with trash timeously and hygienically can lead to problems. It can breed maggots and flies and attract ants and rats, among other things.
If you need expert intervention to deal with a pest problem in your home, the Enviro-Safe team is ready to come to your rescue! Contact us today to get your pest problem under control.