How To Prevent Animal Damage To Your Home

By Stewart Wrighter

Every spring and summer millions of Americans struggle with the damage that is done to the inside and outside of their home by pests and even rodents. It is important for people to realize they have the power to control whether or not they have issues with pests during these two seasons. According to termite experts, Americans can do a few simple things to help make sure their homes are safe from bugs and rodents. If you do find you have an issue with insects or rodents, it is best to try to fix the problem as soon as possible. With rodents and insects, the longer time they have to cause problems, the more problems they will cause. Below are some tips individuals may follow if they have ever had issues with any type of pest:

1. Use a lawn fertilizer and have it treated during the spring and summer months. Having a lawn that is treated with chemicals helps get rid of insects and keep them gone. Insects will either not go near a home that has chemicals in the lawn or if they do get into the chemicals, they will not live long enough to do any severe damage. Also, professionals know where insects and rodents are more likely to make their homes for the spring and summer months so having them spray chemicals on the lawn in specific places means that you are less likely to have pests invading your home.

2. Attract birds to your home by using a bird bath or a bird feeder. Not only do you then get to hear the pretty noises of the birds, but the birds will help take care of any insect problem you may have. Birds will eat worms and sometimes bugs, so they help keep those pests away. By inviting birds, you will be one step closer to getting rid of other insects.

3. Have a pest control professional come to inspect your home, multiple times during the spring and summer. An expert will be able to tell right away if you will have or currently have issues with insects. Again, this is another preventative measure that will mean less damage in the future if a professional is able to spot the issue right away.

4. Inspect your home regularly for holes that may lead to the outside or vice versa. Rodents and insects gain access to homes that have cracks or holes where they can fit. Now, it is inevitable that there will be cracks and holes that you don’t know about where insects and possibly rodents can get into the home, but it is still important to check for major holes or cracks in the home.

Most Americans have had or will have some kind of issue with pests of rodents as homeowners or as renters in an apartment. It is important to take as many preventative measures as possible when it comes to getting rid of these pests. Make sure you routinely have your home inspected by a professional who is trained to spot any potential problems with pests and make sure you do your part to keep your home or apartment free from large cracks or holes to the outside.

About the Author: Stewart Wrighter read recently of a

Northern Kentucky termite

problem which is causing damage to area homes. He heard of a

Cincinnati termite

problem in certain neighborhoods.

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