Most of us don’t expect to come home to a pest infestation but around one in every three homes will experience a pest infestation at one point or another.
From mosquitos to rodents to pigeons, there are a lot of different pests that can invade your home. Although a few small pests in your home might not be a cause for concern, they can easily multiple until they become almost uncontrollable.
Knowing what signs of infestation to look out for in and around your home, you can stop the pests from getting out of hand before it’s too late.
Here is a list of the most common pests that can be found in your home.
Flies
Flies are one of the most common house pests there is and most of us will happily waft them out of the window as soon as they appear.
However, there becomes a point at which they are a huge problem. When there are suddenly thousands of flies buzzing around, they can get into every nook and cranny.
You might be wondering where do gnats come from in the house? Usually, when you spot a bunch of flies in your home, it indicates that there is an underlying issue.
Small flies and mosquitos are attracted to rotting organic matter, whether that’s food waste or dead animals. Make sure to take the trash out regularly and check in the attic, basement, and under floorboards for any dead animals are rodents.
Mice and Rats
Mice and rats may look cute and harmless but if they get into your home, they can cause havoc.
Rodents are notorious for carrying diseases, such as salmonella and hantavirus. Therefore, a mice or rat infestation in your home can pose a serious health risk to you and your family.
Aside from being disease-bearing creatures, rodents cause a lot of physical damage throughout your home. They can chew through electrical wiring and gnaw at your furniture.
Rats tend to be quite easy to spot. They are larger than mice and will make loud scuttling noises as they move around your home. Mice may be a little more difficult to spot, but keep an eye out for droppings or no marks in your furniture legs.
Cockroaches
Spotting cockroaches can be difficult because they often live in the floorboards. But you might see the tell-tale signs around your home, such as droppings, eggs, and a foul smell. You may also hear scuttling at night as the creatures move around.
Cockroaches can carry a range of diseases and may cause asthma in young children. To keep you and your family safe, it’s important to take action as soon as you notice the presence of these ‘creepy crawlies’ in your home.
Most of the time, significant cockroach infestations will require professional help to overcome. Since they are often disease-ridden creatures, it’s best not to try and tackle them by yourself.
