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As a homeowner, you care about the safety and cleanliness of your home. However, even the cleanest homes can attract pests if the critters detect ready sources of food, water, and shelter. While it’s not possible to completely deter insects and rodents, there are several preventive pest control steps you can take to make your home less inviting to them. Keep the following tips in mind to keep your home free of unwanted pests.

4 Areas of the Home That Attract Pests

1. Dirty Dishes

Traces of food left clinging to dirty dishes are highly attractive to pests like flies, cockroaches, and ants. The combination of easy access through drains and plumbing, fresh water, and readily accessible food will eventually draw insects to your sinks unless you wash dishes as soon as you’re finished using them. In addition to washing dishes, take a few minutes to wipe up spills and stains on your counters and tables to further deter any pests.

2. Standing Water

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Just like humans, invasive insects and rodents need water to survive, and many insect species, such as mosquitoes and fruit flies, lay their eggs in stagnant water. You can deprive them of mating grounds and drinking water by emptying any open containers of water in or around your home. For example, it's best to replace your pets’ drinking water daily and empty any buckets, toys, or plant pots regularly.

3. Clutter

Clutter, such as stacks of paper and clothing in your attic, basement, or garage, make inviting nesting spots for pests looking for a home. Insects like termites and roaches even feed on paper and book bindings. To minimize these risks, try to limit clutter in your home by giving away any items you don’t need or use, and consider sealing wood, paper, and cloth goods in airtight plastic containers.

4. Open Sources of Food

The single most attractive item to any intruding critter is food. Pet food, open boxes of cereal and snacks, and bowls of fruit are all likely to draw the attention of pests. Once they know there’s plenty of food in your home, they may settle in, making it difficult to get rid of them without professional pest control measures. To avoid these issues, keep dry goods like pasta and pet food sealed in airtight containers, and store all perishable foods in your refrigerator to keep them away from pests.

 

Supplement your efforts to deter pests with help from the experts at Allan’s Of Central Kentucky Termite & Pest Control Co. This Lebanon, KY, pest control company has helped central Kentucky residents keep their homes pest-free since 1981. All their highly trained and experienced technicians are fully licensed and certified by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to ensure the safety and comfort of your home. Call them at (270) 692-2215 to schedule an appointment, and visit them online for more information on their services.

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