As a property owner, it’s natural to run into the risk of pest infestations. Pests can come from absolutely anywhere—any unattended nook and cranny in your house that isn’t clean, neat, or sealed could serve as an entry point that’ll flare up an infestation.
Of course, that isn’t what you would want at all. Pests are unhygienic and carriers of a variety of diseases and illnesses that could threaten the health of any tenants, and they could damage your property as well. They’re not a sight that you’d want to catch in your home when all you want to do is rest and relax.
With that said, it’s important that you’re aware of what type of pests you should look out for! No matter how spotless your house is or how many times you spring-clean it, a small mistake could lead any of these pests in and you’re in for a real ride after. It’s best to keep yourself informed on the type of risks that you’re exposed to so that you can make the right decisions if the time should ever come.
What makes your property prone to pest infestations?
In a simplified view of it, pest infestations start whenever there’s an entry point that allows them to sneak in, and resources or conditions that they’re attracted to such as food, water, moisture, or humidity. Any cracks or holes in your property is their way into your home, and whatever clutter left around is where they’ll seek refuge.
Very evidently, the factor that will, more often than not, decide if your house is pest-free, is if you keep it clutter-free, and have proper sanitation and cleanliness. If you’re often forgetting to throw the trash, leaving food all around, and spilling liquids everywhere, you’re breeding grounds for a pest infestation. On top of that, messy areas all round the house allow pests to enter without being identified, giving them the perfect hideaway.
There are other factors that play a role in pest infestations as well, such as property location. If your home is located near old dilapidated buildings, parks, or even stretches of restaurants, you can expect to bump into pests very frequently.
What are the main pests that you should look out and how do you know if its an infestation?
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are easy to identify in your homes because usually, they’ll be flying all around you and your premises, making them easy to spot. If you hear high buzzing sounds, see quick movement in your line of eyesight, or are ridden with red bites all over your skin, high chances are that you have a mosquito infestation on hand.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are every homeowner’s nightmare. Upon finding any live or dead cockroaches around your grounds, its shedded skin, droppings, or egg cases, you’re most likely to have an infestation in your home. Other than that, if your house smells foul with an unpleasant odour, it indicates that cockroaches are in your nearby environment.
Ants
While small, ants can be very frustrating to deal with. It can be apparent when you have ant infestations—if you find ant trails in your house trudging along your counters, floors, or tables, find live or dead ants along the way, or even their main nest, then action must be taken quick to remove it before it gets out of hand.
Subterranean termites
Subterranean termites will severely damage your property, and so, you’ll often find structural damage following termite tapping or hollow wood sounds. They’ll leave mud trails all over or their alates, or discarded wings, and you may even stumble upon termite galleries and mounds.
Rodents
After seeking refuge in your house, you can expect to find sightings of rodents and their burrows, droppings, or themselves in an alive or dead state. What follows is usually unusual smells, gnawing and rub marks and damage along your property, and hearing rodent-like sounds from time to time.
There are other infestations that you could be exposed to, but these are the main ones that you should always keep an eye out for. The best way to protect yourself and your property is to have regular pest assessments and management, and we have that right here at Verminator. As a matter of fact, we’re offering a one-time free assessment now, so do reach out to us!