Do you suspect that a family of mice has moved into your home for the winter? Are you tired of hearing them scurry around in the dark at night? Although domestic mice can make cute pets for some people, wild mice are simply pests. They can quickly contaminate your food and may spread diseases in their urine and droppings. In order to keep your family safe and healthy, the wild mice that have moved into your home will have to go.
Though any type of pest infestation is difficult to deal with, flea infestations have a reputation for being particularly problematic to deal with. Even individuals who do not own pets can find their homes overrun with fleas. If you are currently battling fleas in your home, follow these tips to get the infestation under control once and for all.
1. Wash All Bedding
Fleas can easily hide in bedding, especially if it is in an area that your pet likes to frequent.
Bedbugs can hide in fabrics, carpeting, and upholstery, which makes your child's room full of plush toys and blankets an ideal hiding spot. If you suspect you have bedbugs in your home, here are some steps you can take to tackle the problem in your child's room.
Clean & Dry Stuffed Animals
Check the care instructions found on each stuffed animal's tag, and wash them according to those instructions. Place them in the dryer on a high heat setting to kill off any remaining bedbugs, and seal the toys in large zippered plastic bags.
Termites can destroy your home if you don't get rid of them quickly. They feed off of the wood surrounding and throughout your home, which can cause hollowed wood and damage the structure of your home, leaving you with an expensive repair bill. Getting rid of these pests is a must. See below for tips on how to control termites and keep your home safe.
Look For Signs Of A Problem
Ants can be pesky insects when they're in your home, but they can also be a pain if they are invading your yard as well. Ants can cause damage to your yard by building nests and ant hills throughout your grass. They can take over your gardens, eat trees and can even bite you (depending on the type of ants you have). Ants can be a big problem if you don't take care of them.
