Dealing with pests in your home is a hassle and these pests can be difficult to get rid of. You are always going to be far better off keeping them out of your home in the first place. Pests are usually drawn to your house because they are either looking for food or water. As long as you don’t have any leaking pipes, the water issue shouldn’t be a problem. However, many homeowners are lacking in the way that they store their food which can become a problem. Effective Pest Services is here to share some food storage tips to help our clients keep pests out of their houses.
How to Effectively Store Food & Keep Pests Away
There are several ways that homeowners can help keep pests out of their home when it comes to the way that they store food in their kitchens and homes. Here are some tips that will hopefully help homeowners keep pests out of their house this summer:
– Use Pest Proof Containers: When you’re storing food items in your pantry, you want to make sure that you’re storing it in containers that seal completely. Airtight containers will help you keep pests away. Often, when you keep food in the packaging that it comes in, pests can find a way to get into boxes and other plastic bags. The only real way to keep them away is to put your food in airtight containers.
– Get Rid of Spills: It is normal to have spills in a kitchen. This is especially true if you have small children that live in your home. When you do experience spills, make sure you’re cleaning them up as soon as possible to keep bugs from flocking to the disaster. When you clean up crumbs and other sticky messes, pests won’t come calling. Keep your kitchen tidy to keep pests out.
– Rotate Food: You don’t want any of your food to be sitting in your pantry for a long period of time. Make sure that you are rotating the food in there so that pests aren’t finding their way into old food containers. This will help you avoid wasting food as well. When you aren’t rotating your food, you run into pantry pests like weevils and beetles.
– Store Pet Food Properly: Not only should you be worried about the food that you eat, but you should also be concerned about any pet food in your home. Many pests will gladly feast on the food that you’re feeding your dog, cat, bird or other animals you might have. Make sure this food is in an airtight container as well.
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If you’re struggling with pests in your home, you can turn to Effective Pest Services to help you get the pest problem under control. We will make sure your home is pest free. Call us today!