Residential pest control isn’t just about maintaining a clean home. It is also about knowing where insects and rodents typically hide in houses and taking steps to prevent their entry. Below are common areas of a home where “uninvited guests” take shelter from predators and inclement weather to help your pest control efforts. 

Where Do Pests Like to Hide in Homes? 

1. Storage Areas

Closets, attics, and basements frequently provide plenty of spaces for pests to enjoy shelter and set up nests. The inside of shoes, assorted stored linens and garments, and boxes are among their preferred places. Basements are particularly attractive to certain pests, such as cockroaches who enjoy the moisture from sump pumps and floor drains. To make your storage areas less pest-friendly, remove anything labeled as “clutter,” such as old newspapers or cardboard boxes. It also helps to apply bug barrier products, including around vent and drain openings. 

2. Bathrooms

The moisture in bathrooms provides pests with the water they need to survive, especially if there are leaks. Roaches, ants, silverfish, drain flies, centipedes, and spiders are among the most common bathroom pests. These dreadful guests typically hide under toilets and sinks, and in ducts and vents. Checking for leaks frequently helps you stay ahead of bathroom pest issues, as does maintaining as dry a room as possible. If the bathroom vent currently does not work, have it fixed to help dry your bathroom out quickly. 

3. Stuffed Animals

Bedbugs use stuffed animals for shelter, in addition to living between mattresses and box springs, and various soft fabrics. They also like books, such as those kept on your nightstand, since they provide dark, indiscrete places. If you think bedbugs have invaded your home, make certain to check all nearby stuffed animals and books, as well as mattresses and sheets. Depending on the severity of the infestation, throwing affected belongings out in well-sealed bags might be necessary. Most bedbug issues require professional assistance, in addition to DIY efforts. 

For professional pest control services, contact Bugmobile of Arkansas, Inc. Offering both residential and commercial pest control, this company provides The Delta with the services necessary to maintain healthy homes and businesses. Call (870) 563-6811 today to make an appointment or learn more about services online.