Cockrach! We know you hate them but pests are not a problem of one or two. It is actually a real problem of all residents whether they stay in India or abroad. We all face different type of pest problems in our homes or offices or commercial spaces. It is very important for all of us to not ignore them but to prevent their attack and spread at our place. There are various types of pests that are sometimes permanent residents in our homes like cockroaches, flies, spiders, ants, rats, etc. sometimes actually we are responsible for them as we do not take proper care of our homes and thus they find the place suitable for their livings. I thing is very clear here that they are just unhygienic and unacceptable. They make your home feel dirtier and uninviting. Here are some useful tips to keep the pests away from your home.Keep your house as clean and tidy as possible because a dirty and dump place is a favorite of pests.
- All nooks and corners should be checked and cleaned regularly.
- Kitchen is the place where roaches and ants usually attack and live permanently. Kitchen should be kept organized and all food items should be kept covered tightly. All food spills should be removed after every meals and the platform should be wiped with soap water at least once in a day to keep ants and roaches away.
- Do not store old stuff too much or for a very long time as they become the feeding grounds for many insects. Old newspapers, cardboards, old furniture, unused old beddings, etc. should be removed from home.
- Proper sunlight and air ventilation in the house helps to lower the moisture levels under control and helps reduce the pest invasion. Let plenty of sunlight come in the house and let the windows keep open for at least two hours daily to circulate the air inside the home.
- Do not use toxic chemical preparations for pest control. Do check the inert ingredients of the spray or pest repellent. If it is not possible then ask for the Material Safety Data Sheet which shows the safety limits of the product.
- We usually use moth balls in the clothing to repel small creepy insects but it is important to know that theses naphthalene balls are dangerous for humans. As per the Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 109, Number 4, these balls caused cancer in male and female rats that were exposed to its smell. The study reveals the risk associated with this very commonly used insect repellent by almost all of us.
- It is better to switch to some natural or herbal treatments for restricting pests from your house. Herbal pest control now very common pest control technique can be done on regular intervals to keep some pests away from home. Such pest control material is usually odor less and harmless for humans and pets if consumed.
- Mint is a good answer for moths. One can use dried mint in a cloth bag hanging or lying on the corners of the cloth shelves to repel insects.
- Mint tea pockets also work well for this purpose.
- One can use lavender oil socked cotton balls kept in a cup in the corners of the wardrobe to keep insects away.
- To keep the spiders away from home one can use the following preparation. Use three parts of white distilled vinegar with one part of vanilla extract in a spray bottle and spray on all corners where the spiders can possibly make a web. They won’t come back as they can’t stand the smell.
- For almost any type of ant one can use strong smelling spice powder to repel them away. Ground cinnamon can be spread or lined on the places where ants travel.
- Peppermint oil is also a good way to repel insects crawling on your kitchen work place. You can use a syringe to spray or squirt it into small hidden holes or cracks where the insects are possibly make their homes.
- Do not keep used dishes overnight as they invite roaches and rats.
- Limit using chemical toxic sprays as they somehow inhaled by residents of the place and ultimately harmful for everyone in the house.
- Use natural ways as much as possible to keep all types of pests away from your place as they are safe and more appropriate than other fast acting toxic chemical preparations.
- The basic mantra is keep your places always clean by regular intensive cleaning of every corner of your home and removing unnecessary material from home.
- Proper sanitation and working on the problem areas can help in reducing the pests and lessen the chances of their survival.
- All hidden holes and cracks can be repaired to stop it becoming pests’ home.
- Always cover the garbage bins to prevent pest from coming in.
- If you have kids at home then do clean the surfaces after feeding them as they drop food on the floor without noticing it.
- Pests can live at a place where they can find enough food to live and if you don’t give them a chance then they won’t like your place and that is the good news.
- To repel mosquitoes grow some mosquito repellent plants in your garden or balcony. Close windows and doors when they are very active like in morning and early evenings.
- Repair leaks and stagnant water in or around your house to keep insects and mosquito breeding low.
- If you are living in an apartment then just keeping your house clean and clear won’t help you. Do educate others for various ways to control pests.
You can get a pest free home if you do your part. It may be difficult but not impossible to have a home without these uninvited guests. Take an eco friendly approach in doing pest control as it is not only the best option for you but for the environment as well.Ruchi Mahajanзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн