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If you're dealing with rats, roaches, or any other vermin infestation, an experienced pest control professional can eliminate the unwelcome visitors. However, if you don't take care of the conditions that made your home so attractive to the pests in the first place, you could find yourself facing the same problem again in a couple of months. After a pest control treatment, a few preventative measures can keep your home free of bugs and rodents for good.

4 Steps to Take After Pest Control Treatments

1. Regularly Check for Entry Points

The best way to control mice and rat populations is to keep them from entering your home in the first place. Perform seasonal checks of your property, looking for any point where they could get inside, especially cracks in the foundation or gaps around pipes or vents. Mice can get through a hole the size of a pencil, so plug even the smallest gaps with caulk or steel wool.

2. Remove Debris

Built-up soil, excess mulch, and firewood stacked against the foundation provide a great refuge for a variety of insects and rodents. Removing this shelter can make your property a little less hospitable to critters and help prevent new infestations.

3. Keep the Kitchen Clean

pest controlEven the smallest crumbs can provide a ready food source for roaches, mice, and other critters, so wipe down counters, sweep regularly, and take out the trash as soon as it's full. The better your kitchen looks to you, the less attractive it will look to pests.

4. Schedule Regular Inspections

Most exterminators will gladly perform seasonal inspections to look for signs of a vermin infestation you may not have noticed yet. Household pests are much easier to get rid of if you catch them early when the population is small.

 

Whether you're dealing with a stubborn rodent problem or want to take preventative measures, Moore Pest Control in Hughes Springs, TX, has the expertise and cutting-edge equipment you need. Learn more about their pest control services online, and call (903) 639-2884 today for a free estimate.

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