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Controlling The Pests So They Don't Control You

Did you know that cockroaches can survive being submerged in water for 30 minutes or more? Did you realize that rats can fit through a hole the size of a quarter? Household pests are sneaky, which is one reason they can be so hard to get rid of. But if you have pests in your home, you should not have to live your live in fear or inconvenience. A pest control expert can figure out what pests are to blame and then take measures to eliminate them. They'll get rid of those sneaky rats, cranky cockroaches, or crawling ants. Learn more about the methods they use on this website.

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5 Ways To Keep Flying Insects Away From Your House So They Don't Become House Pests

Bugs enter your house in different ways, but one of the most annoying is when they fly in and then fly around your house. While it's also important to block bugs that crawl in under doors and through cracks, special steps are needed to keep flying pests out of your home. Here are some suggestions.

1. Call A Pest Control Company For Dangerous Bugs

Many flying insects are just a nuisance, but some of them can be dangerous. Mosquitoes transmit diseases, and wasps deliver painful stings. Even the common fly can spread germs around your house.

If you have a problem with flying insects that pose a danger to your family, call a pest control company to apply treatments that help keep them away.

2. Switch To Yellow Outdoor Lights

If you leave your porch light on for security reasons, you'll be attracting all kinds of bugs. Flying bugs are attracted to the light and then pests like spiders move close to dine on the bugs.

You may want to move lights away from your house and just use your porch light when necessary. Consider switching to yellow lights that tend to attract fewer bugs than white lights.

3. Seal Around Your Windows

The lights inside your home illuminate your windows at night, and this light can attract bugs too. You could keep your windows covered with thick drapes or blinds to block the light, but it's also good to seal all the gaps around your windows so if bugs are drawn to the windows, they won't find a way to slip inside your house.

4. Put Screens On Windows And Doors

If you like to let in the breeze when the weather is just right, be sure your windows and doors have screens to keep out bugs. Check the screens frequently so you can repair holes or rips that let bugs in.

If you go in and out a lot in the summer because you have kids or spend time on your patio, you may want to consider screens for the doors that allow you to get in and out quickly through a middle opening so bugs have less time to fly inside.

5. Use Plants That Repel Bugs

Plants and flowers around the foundation of your house add beauty to your property, but they also attract bugs. When you keep plants away and keep your grass neatly trimmed, there are fewer hiding places for mosquitoes that like to stay in the shade. If you're going to have plants near your house, consider planting varieties that repel bugs naturally.

Marigolds, lavender, lemon balm, and citronella are a few plants that might help repel mosquitoes away from your house. Marigolds and lemongrass might help with wasps. You may want to talk to your county extension office or your pest control company for advice about plants and flowers that help with pest control in your area.