新湖畔网 （随信APP) | 保持家中无害虫的6个步骤

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• 定期检查
• 持续清洁和整理
• 填补裂缝、缝隙、门窗
• 植物和覆盖物保持在远离
• 适当存放宠物食品
• 定期清洁排水口
• Regular inspections
• Consistent cleaning and tidying
• Proper seal-up of gaps, cracks, doors and windows
• Plants and mulch kept at bay
• Proper pet food storage
• Regular drain clean-up

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数字期刊的贡献者所表达的观点属于他们自己。

当害虫入侵家庭时，它们可能会成为一个麻烦。蚊子、蟑螂的刺耳嗡嗡声以及床虱的痒痒咬，足以让人发疯。更不用说引发过敏、传播疾病和造成财产损失。本文重点介绍了一些保持无害虫家庭的关键步骤，让房主安心。

定期检查

与信誉良好的休斯顿害虫控制公司定期安排害虫控制检查是第一道防线，也是预防害虫侵扰的策略。专家可以及早发现害虫侵扰的迹象，找出房屋的薄弱之处，并建议最适合的预防措施。这可以帮助房主快速解决潜在的害虫问题，省去消除大规模侵扰所需的压力、时间和金钱。

持续清洁和整理

害虫经常为了遮蔽、水源和食物而入侵财产。通过经常和彻底清洁他们的家，房主可以留下没有害虫可供掠食的东西。干净的家庭减少了害虫的食物来源和藏身地，使它们消失。

擦拭桌子和台面，定期除尘，吸尘地板是重要的预防措施。厨房水槽里的脏碗也要清理干净，台面上的食物也要清理掉。为了减少藏身地，清理掉乱堆的报纸、纸箱和脏衣服堆。

填补裂缝、缝隙、门窗

害虫通过房屋基础、门和窗户的小裂缝找到进入点。不要低估最微小的缝隙，因为它们是老鼠和昆虫的开放邀请。

使用硅胶或密封胶条围绕窗户和门的四周，密封所有昆虫进入点并锁定在空气中。更大的裂缝或缝隙可能需要使用硬布或可膨胀泡沫喷雾来封闭开口。

植物和覆盖物保持在远离

房屋周围的覆盖物和植物是吸引不速之客，如蚂蚁、老鼠和蟑螂的罪魁祸首之一。虽然在室外空间用一些绿植装饰是可以的，但如果不维护好，很快就会成为害虫和昆虫的避难所。

通过将覆盖物设置离房屋基础几英寸远来解决这个问题。不要过多浇水植物以减少吸引害虫的潮湿环境。在种植时可以包括万寿菊等植物在后院来自然驱虫。此外，种植薄荷和迷迭香等草本植物可以产生让害虫远离的气味。

适当存放宠物食品

宠物食品和人类食品一样吸引害虫。找到一种处理未吃完的宠物食物的方法，以避免为不速之客提供持续的食物并增加它们在家中的活动。用盖子盖住宠物食品或在吃饭时存放起来。确保宠物吃完后立即清理干净。

定期清洁排水口

堵塞的排水口为苍蝇提供了一个宜居的繁殖场所，增加了侵扰的风险。如果家中的排水口开始发出怪味，就是时候清理吸引苍蝇和蟑螂的腐烂有机物质。定期混合热水和醋倒入排水口清理淤泥、杀死异味并驱赶害虫。

您可以按照这些步骤防止害虫入侵您的家。如果它们已经在那里，那就请一家信誉良好的害虫控制服务公司来消灭它们并继续进行预防性维护。

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Pests can be a nuisance when they invade homes. The alarming buzzing sound of mosquitoes and cockroaches and the itchy bites of bed bugs can be enough to drive someone crazy. Not to mention the trigger of allergies, the spread of diseases, and property damage. This article highlights some crucial steps for maintaining a pest-free home to put homeowners’ minds at ease.

Regular inspections

Scheduling pest control inspections regularly with a reputable Houston Pest Control company is the first line of defense and proactive strategy against pest infestations. The experts can catch early signs of pest infestations, highlight the vulnerabilities in a home, and suggest the most suitable preventive measures. This can help homeowners address potential pest issues quickly, saving them the stress, time, and money needed to eliminate a full-blown infestation.

Consistent cleaning and tidying

Pests often invade a property for shelter, water, and food. By frequently and thoroughly cleaning their homes, homeowners can leave nothing behind for pests to feed on. A clean home minimizes food sources and hiding spots for pests, making them disappear.

Wiping down tables and countertops, dusting regularly, and vacuuming floors are important preventative measures. Dirty dishes can also be cleaned from the kitchen sink, and exposed food removed from the counters. To minimize hiding places, eliminate clutter, such as stacks of newspapers, cardboard boxes, and piles of dirty laundry.

Proper seal-up of gaps, cracks, doors and windows

Pests find entry points into a property through small cracks in a home’s foundation, doors, and windows. Don’t underestimate even the most minor gaps, as they are an open invitation for rodents and insects.

Use caulk or weather stripping around windows and doors to seal all the insect access points and lock in the air. Bigger cracks or gaps may require a hardware cloth or expandable foam sprays to seal the openings.

Plants and mulch kept at bay

Mulch and plants around a home are among the culprits for inviting unwanted guests, such as ants, mice, and roaches. While it is okay to adorn the outdoor living space with some greenery, it can quickly become a haven for vermin and insects if not well maintained.

Combat this by setting up mulch a few inches from the home’s foundation. Don’t overwater plants to minimize damp environments that can attract pests. Plants like Marigolds can be included in the backyard when planting to repel bugs naturally. Also, plant herbs, like mint and rosemary, to produce odors that keep pests at bay.

Proper pet food storage

Pet food is equally a magnet for pests as human food. Find a way to handle uneaten pet food to avoid supplying unwanted guests with consistent food and increasing their activity around the home. Protect the pet’s food by covering it with a lid or storing it when not eating. Be sure to clean up immediately after the pet finishes eating.

Regular drain clean-up

Clogged drains provide a conducive breeding ground for flies, increasing the risk of infestations. If a funky smell starts coming from the home’s drains, it’s time to eliminate the decaying organic matter that attracts flies and cockroaches. Mix hot water and vinegar and pour it down the drain regularly to clean the gunk, kill any odor, and deter pests.

You can follow these steps to prevent pests from invading your home. If they are already there, engage a reputable pest control service to eliminate them and continue with preventive maintenance.