Spring is finally here, and many homeowners will be spending the next few weeks spring cleaning. Pest Proofing should be part of that list also. We have put together a room by room checklist that will help to keep your home pest free.

Kitchen

• It is important to clean your kitchen often, as leftover food will attract pests

• Store all food in sealed, air-tight containers

• Discard any stale or outdated items, including spices

• Wipe down cabinets and shelves to remove any old residue that may attract pests

• Vacuum behind appliances to clean the dust, dirt, and crumbs that are out of plain sight

Bathroom

• Bathrooms attract pests that are looking for sources of water

• Check for areas holding unwanted moisture. Even a minor leak can lead to major pest problems!

• Check under the sink for signs of leaks and water damage

• Check around the tub to ensure all is still sealed, and that there are no signs of water damage

• Check around the toilet for leaky pipes and water damage

Garages and Sheds

• Garages and Sheds tend to be full of dark spaces and clutter

• Use plastic bins with secure lids instead of cardboard boxes that rodents cannot chew through

• Seal all cracks and crevices to prevent pests from entering storage and prevent small numbers of insects amongst your possessions from getting bigger as time progresses

• A paper-thin crack will invite small pests inside. Mice can squeeze through a hole as small as a 5 cent coin!

Exterior Areas

• Check the exterior of your home for any entry points and make sure they are sealed

• Keep any bushes or branches away from the side of your house (pests can use these as a bridge into your home)

• Remove any deteriorating wood from your yard, including tree stumps and other organic waste which may attract termites

• Clean out gutters and down pipes

• Repair ripped screens and damaged windows, as well as any loose mortar around your windows and foundation.

 

By taking these steps now, you can discover a potential pest problem before it becomes worse…or more expensive than it needs to be.

Call Wesley Smith on 0498 493 529 or email kcspestcontrol@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns