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5 Common Pests and How to Deal With Them

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5 Common Pests and How to Deal With Them

Australia is home to millions of pest species. However, only a few are commonly spotted at residents’ properties. Dealing with common household pests is necessary before they wreak havoc on your property.

Relying on pest control Canberra is the best way of eliminating pests from your location. However, there are a lot of measures you can take to keep pests away. And, here we will discuss the common pests found in homes and how to deal with them!

Continue reading to know more!

Termite

Termite tops the list of the most notorious pests across the world. These tiny creatures can damage properties worth billions of dollars every year. They live in hiding and turn huge wooden timbers and logs into dust.

Dealing with termites is not easy. However, early identification of termite infestation can help in preventing further property and asset damage. For termite removal, rely on pest control Melbourne and get effective results.

Cockroach

Cockroaches are commonly found across the globe. They are usually found lurking in the kitchen, bathroom, and near trash cans and storage areas. Wherever there is food and moisture cockroaches can easily take shelter.

These pests are quite troublesome and it is difficult to get rid of them. Using sprays and pesticides may be effective, but nothing beats the result of professional pest control services.

Further, it is important to maintain hygiene at home to prevent cockroach infestation. Ensure you throw out the trash every day and keep your kitchen clean by regular mopping and wiping.

Ants

Spotting ants in and around a property is not a herculean task. Ants can be found anywhere near a spill, sweet, food item, and water sources. However, getting permanently rid of ants is indeed difficult.

You can use vinegar and water solution for eliminating ants from your property. Unfortunately, DIY hacks for removing ants may give temporary relief, but it does not eliminate them entirely.

Relying on professional pest control services is necessary for getting instant relief from ants infestation. Further, maintaining hygiene at home is also effective in keeping ants away.

Rodents

Rodents are pretty notorious pests, as they don’t leave any stone unturned when it comes to wreaking havoc. No matter if it is your furniture, plastic items, toys, paper, books or clothing, they can destroy everything with their sharp teeth.

Rodent infestation can cause serious property damage and losses. And, removing them is quite a challenge. Availing rodent control services is a must for keeping your property and loved ones safe.

Ensure you seal all the entry points, and keep an eye on the signs of rodent infestation.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are small creatures lurking inside your mattresses and couches. These microscopic creatures feed on blood and often bite in your sleep. Spotting bed bugs is difficult, because of their small size, and so is getting rid of them.

Exposing bedding and mattress to extreme temperatures is one way of exterminating bed bugs. However, it does not always give a promising result and is also difficult to do at home. That is why relying on professional bed bugs control services is the best way of getting rid of annoying bed bugs.

Final Words

These are a few common pests found inside residential properties. If you are having trouble with pests at home, ensure you hire pest control and follow some preventive tips to get the best results.


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