Easy Prevention and Maintenance Tips for Better Pest Control

The weather conditions in Bangalore finally begin to resemble, and pests will also begin to emerge from the cold environment in search of food and water. These are two basic things which can be found easily at homes. So, if you want to avoid unwanted infestations during summer, then experts from TechSquadTeam can encourage you to incorporate pest-proofing as a part of spring cleaning.

Household pests like ants, termite, bedbugs, ticks, insects, cockroaches, and occasional invaders can be controlled and restrict their entries to your house by applying a few simple tasks to their home maintenance checklist.

·         Free some time to inspect the outside of your home for pest’s easy access points. If you find any small cracks and crevices, or leaking pipes then the seal them with a silicone-based caulk. Use steel wool to fill larger gaps and holes as pests often stop from entering your house because of the roughness of the steel fibers.

• Be aware of the signs of termite damage such as mud tubes, soft wood that sounds hollow when tapped and bubbling or cracked paint of walls.

• Always cut out the long grass, bushes, and debris from the backyard as they are the source of mosquito breeding. Also, prevent standing water which can provide the perfect infesting ground to different pests and also diseases.

• Replace weather-stripping and repair loose mortar from the basement and roof foundation and windows.

• Always keep gutters, downspouts, and splash blocks covered away from your house. Repair leaky pipes, faucets and AC units regularly.

• Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and mulch should be at least 15 feet away from the foundation.

• Dispose garbage regularly in a sealed trash can.

• Keep your kitchen clean by wiping off the counter-tops and sweeping floors so that there would be no food crumbs, and residue from spills to attract pests like ants and cockroaches. In addition, store food in air-tight containers at least once a week.

• Vacuum clean the entire house at least once a week.

• Keep pet bowls clean and wipe off the spilled food and water around the pot quickly otherwise flies and ants will spread over it and make it their source of food.

Sanitation is very much necessary in every household. And, you can take professional help to solve the pest’s problems. These professional pest control services in Bangalore experts work hard and put their best efforts to eradicate pests from your house. Professional inspection helps to check periodically for pests. Rodents, termites, and wood borer are the worst destroyers of any home. So, regularly inspect your house and fight against with best pest control treatment. Eliminating them can your biggest challenge, but once they are gone you can live in comfort for sometimes.

But do check your entire house and backyard regularly to confirm there are no pests left. If you still find any pest infestation, consult with a licensed professional pest management company like TechSquadTeam in Bangalore to evaluate the depth of the issue and advice you with the best treatment.