The natural environment is home for all pests. But they still invade residential homes and live within or outside while searching for food. Studying their behavior would be the starting point of understanding the conditions that favor their growth and why they are rampant in many homes. It would then be easier to develop an action plan for destroying the conditions that favor them. Alternatively, seeking the services of a specialist would save you the stress of studying each pest.
Common conditions that favor their survival in the house
1. Availability of fresh food and leftovers in the house left unsecured.
2. Hidden spaces that offer the perfect living conditions for the pests. These places also offer them security from predators.
3. Dirty utensils and surfaces
4. Lack of knowledge about their habits
All pests cannot be controlled using the same methods but the following tips can help make your apartment a less habitable place for pests:
1. Always wipe tables after meals
2. Avoid leaving dirty utensils overnight
3. Soak utensils, if necessary, with hot soapy water
4. Wipe the stove or the gas stand to remove the stack substances after cooking
5. Put garbage in containers that have a lid and dispose it regularly
6. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator or sealed containers if they are not perishable.
7. Ensure proper ventilation of the bathroom to avoid accumulation of humidity which is a vital condition for their existence
8. Empty the pet’s food or water bowl after feeding them.
9. Troubleshoot any leaking pipes especially the sink outlet as it carries lots of waste foodstuffs.
10. Avoid flooding the houseplants in pots with water as this attracts mosquitoes.
11. Avoid dampness in the house and ensure there is proper ventilation
Ensuring good hygiene may not be the supreme solution to prevention or termination of bedbugs, termites, cockroaches, mosquitoes, scorpions, ants, bees, spiders and many more. Consulting a professional with a reputable firm will help you force out the pests for a long period. However, a bit of proactive housekeeping should help avoid them instead of waiting for them to become rampant.
Wildcat Exterminating Inc offers professional and customer-oriented services and ensures your residential or commercial premise is free from pests. 
