Looking for a way to keep the creepy-crawlies out of your home? Here are just a few tips for bug-proofing your home so that you can rest easy at night.
Shut the windows (or use bug screens)
An easy way to reduce the amount of bugs in your home is to shut the windows or put bug screens up over windows (this can allow air to come through on a hot night while keeping bugs out). Most bugs will enter your home at night (especially if you’ve kept a light on).
Use bug-repelling scents
There are numerous scents that can help to repel bugs. A few popular examples include citronella (popular for keeping out mosquitoes), peppermint and cinnamon. You may be able to find scented candles or essential oils that release these scents. There are also chemical scents available that you can buy, but these are a lot less pleasant for humans than natural scents making them less suited to home use.
Use the right pesticides
There are a number of pesticides that you can buy for killing off bugs.Some of these can contain harmful chemicals that might make you or your pets sick - so bear this in mind. When dealing with specific bugs, it’s worth shopping for pesticides specifically designed to kill off these pests. For instance, if you’re looking to stop moths from eating your clothes, consider sites such as moth-prevention.com where you can get specialised products rather than general bug-repellants. Read customer reviews to work out which products work to avoid splashing out on ineffective products.
Seal up cracks in walls and around doors
Creepy crawlies may enter your home through cracks in walls or gaps beneath doors. Consider blocking up any of these potential entrances. Bugs like ants can get through cracks that are surprisingly thin, so don’t just focus on the large fissures. Use products like caulk to block up these cracks. This guide at ktar.com offers more information about sealing up cracks around your home.
Make sure foods are sealed
The scent of food is likely to attract many bugs like cockroaches and ants (ants particularly love sugary foods). Make sure that all open and exposed foods are sealed in plastic containers.
Keep on top of cleaning
Ants and cockroaches may also be attracted to food debris on the floor or on kitchen countertops. Bluebottles are likely to be attracted to trash that has not been taken out for a while (and these bluebottles can in turn attract spiders). Even dust can attract mites, which in turn can attract many other bugs. By keeping on top of cleaning, you can help to deter many household creepy-crawlies. The act of regularly cleaning may even deter bugs such as spiders that tend to build webs in undisturbed places.
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