Pests are among some of the best hide and seek players in the world. They love to lurk in areas where they will not be easily noticed. This is why it’s always best to prevent a pest infestation by taking action to protect your house from pests.
There are a few common places that you will find pests. So always take a good look and regularly inspect these 5 places around your London home.
Food Spots
All pests need to eat, so it comes as no surprise that pests are enticed by little crumbs and food particles. Common places where food is commonly found is dining areas, food storage areas and even your sofa.
To stop pests from living in food hot spots around your home, make sure you wipe down all of these areas and properly dispose of any remaining food and food wrappers. If you have some leftovers, store them in tightly sealed containers in the fridge or cupboard.
Rubbish Bags And Bins
Any sort of food source is a big lure for pests. So bin bags and bins are a very common place you will find pests. Inside bins pests will also breed too, making the problem even worse. Make sure that your bins never go longer than a week without being emptied, and ensure all rubbish is put in a tied top bag.
Kitchen
Kitchens are where all the food is, so it’s not surprising that you will find pests there. Keeping your kitchen spotless will keep pests away. It will also protect your family from the diseases pests can carry and spread to your food.
Plants
Plants need water to survive. Overwatering your plants creates standing water, which is a breeding ground and pest hot spot. Before you bring any plants into your home, make sure that you check them for any signs of pests.
Bathroom
Having a leak in the bathroom also creates standing water, which pests love. Try to keep your bathroom as dry as possible to stop pests infesting.
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