In this post, we’re going to be talking about the most common household pests and how to get rid of them. When it comes to household pests, as much as I don’t want them in my home, I also don’t want to cause them too much harm if I can help it. Therefore, I’m always looking first at humane methods of removal, before taking more extreme measures if necessary – here’s some handy tips on how to get rid of bugs.
Bed Bugs are one of the Most Common Bugs
These insects are extremely common household pests and reproduce quickly. Because of their ability to hide so well, you may find that the best course of action is to get a professional pest control company to enter your property and carry out a full inspection.
However, if you want to try tackling the problem yourself first, make sure to carry out a thorough deep clean of your property. Remove all soft furnishings and wash them on the highest heat setting you can. If you have access to a tumble dryer, use this on a high setting as well in order to ensure any pests have been destroyed. Scrub your mattress well and vacuum before putting bedding on to ensure there are no bed bugs or eggs in the area. Frequently vacuuming around your home, ensuring to get into all the cracks and crevices, will also help you to keep these pests at bay.
Wasps often cause problems in the summer months.
If you find you have wasps in your home, it’s time to carry out a thorough home check in order to spot any potential entry points. Once you’ve found them, use a mixture of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and water and spray the entrance areas. The sugar will attract the wasps, and the vinegar will then kill them.
In the UK we’re lucky that our common household pests are relatively harmless, despite them begin annoying and frustrating to deal with. If you have continually tried to rid your home of pests yourself and have not seen success, it may be time to hire a professional pest control company to come in and deal with the problem.
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