Kitchens are a wonderful gathering place for meals with friends and family, but unfortunately, pests tend to gather there as well. Cockroaches, fruit flies, termites, and mice can easily find their way into kitchens where they contaminate food and spread bacteria.

The residential pest control experts at Copter Pest Control, located in Enterprise, AL, explain some proven ways to keep your kitchen free from pests:

• Clean Your Kitchen: While you may still have insect problems, even if your kitchen is spotless, pests are not as likely to visit if it’s kept clean. Keep your sink area free from dirty dishes, remove any food from your counter, sweep the floor to remove bits of food, and take out your trash regularly to keep your kitchen clean.
• Seal Up Cracks: Pests enter your home through cracks or holes in doors and exterior pipes. Make sure your exterior doors are sealed correctly using caulk to keep the bugs outside. Pests, including scorpions, can easily sneak into your house anywhere air can get through.
• Store Food Correctly: Make sure you store any open food in sealed plastic bags or food-safe containers that have locking lids. Storing food this way keeps air and pests out, helping it to stay fresh. If pests can't get to your food, they will leave on their own.
• Eliminate Wet Spots: Your kitchen should be as dry as possible to keep pests away. Standing water and food spills are inviting to bugs, so it's important to wipe down your countertops regularly and get rid of fruit that has become too ripe.

The team at Copter Pest Control provides fast and effective service for your home. Give them a call at (334) 347-2430 to speak with a professional about your pest control needs, or visit the website to learn more about their bed bug control services.