Do you know which are the most common pests which you need to look out for in the home? If you aren’t sure then fear not as we have a quick list to go through today, of the pests which are most commonly found in households all over the country.
Keeping you home clean and in good hygiene is a very important aspect of fighting pests, but there are never guarantees that this will always work. Should you spot any signs of these pests then the first thing that you should do is to find a responsible pest control company who can come out and try to nip any problems in the bud before they get out of hand. To ensure that you know what to look out for, these are the critters which we see the most.
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Termites
A termite infestation can cause an immense amount of damage to your home which is going to cost time and create a lot of disruption. These little insects are said to have evolved from cockroaches and they will happily gnaw through anything which gets in their way. The average cost of a remote infestation is $7,000 which is exactly why you need to be vigilant when it comes to these guys.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches can generally be found in warm spaces in the home, in wall cavities and in kitchens. Cockroaches will usually only come out after dark and they will look to feed on any food which there is available. The big risk of cockroaches is that they carry diseases and they can pass it on to humans.
Mice
Many pests live in our homes without us even knowing about it and mice do that in millions of properties throughout the country. Mice generally live in quiet and warm places and they are known to nest in small cabinets or within the cavity of the walls. Not only can mice cause damage through biting, they are also know to spread disease and they may even present a fire hazard if they chew through electrical wiring.
Mosquitoes
When the weather warms up and people begin to open up their homes to let the air in, they can often run the risk of having mosquitoes in the home. These are the biggest killers in the world, not because they are physically dangerous, but because they move from human to human, looking to feed on the blood and that is how they are able to pass disease on from one person to the next. There are over 150 species of mosquito here in the USA and they love nothing more than getting out when the heat rises, and biting all who come in their path.
You’ll also need to be aware of rats, ants, wasps and even flies in your home, these are all pests which can cause damage and which are quite simply a pain. If you see any dead animals or droppings then be sure to call the experts out as soon as possible.
