How do I get rid of pests in my home?

There are few things as unsettling and gross as having a pest infestation in your home in Fort Myers. Regrettably, the prevalence of pests is a consequence of the warm and humid weather here in Southwest Florida. If you’re having problems with pests in your home, follow these tips to get rid of them:

• Keep your home – especially your kitchen – as clean as possible. While pests can invade even the cleanest homes, those with plentiful foraging opportunities are often the first targets. Make sure all food in your kitchen is stored in airtight containers so that ants, roaches, and other pests can’t get into it. Avoid leaving dirty dishes uncleaned overnight, since crumbs and table scraps are often enough to attract pests into your home. It’s also best practice to dispose of kitchen garbage regularly, before it starts to smell.

• Set up traps for the pest species that you’re having trouble with. Various types of traps can be purchased to exterminate most common pest species, from mice to spiders. Place traps in areas where you’ve noticed pest activity. Kitchens, bathrooms, and storage spaces all tend to be hotbeds of pest activity, so pay special attention to these areas.

• Hire a licensed pest control company in the Fort Myers area. Experienced pest control professionals are much better equipped to solve pest problems than you are. These insured technicians can use traps and treatments to get rid of all the pests under your roof, and perform pest exclusion services to keep them from coming back.