Having cats and dogs may increase the chances of pest infestations in your home. Thankfully, there are many pest control steps you can take to avoid unwanted visitors. Here are four tips for preventing and mitigating pet-related insect and rodent infestations. 

Advice for Mitigating Pet Pests

1. Contain Pet Food

Many pests, like squirrels, roaches, and ants, are attracted to food. Although homeowners often store leftovers in sealed containers, they may ignore animal kibble and treats. Always store pet food in canisters with air-tight lids to prevent smells from enticing critters. If you keep your pet food in protective canisters, you’ll limit the risk that your dogs or cats will be harmed by pests while enjoying their dinner.

2. Use Flea & Tick Treatments 

Veterinarians recommend using flea and tick treatments to keep your dogs and cats safe from biting insects. Deliver oral or topical medications per product instructions to kill fleas and ticks, prevent them from latching on, and mitigate risks for insect-transmitted diseases like Lyme.

Regularly brushing and grooming aids early detection if pets become hosts to an insect. If you spot fleas or ticks on your pet, head to the veterinarian for medical attention.

3. Protect Your Yard

Your pets don’t have to tango with other furry animals to get fleas. Fleas are often present in backyards thanks to rats, squirrels, and feral cats. Make it less likely for these intruders to roam into your yard by putting up fences and always keeping trash in enclosed bins. Additionally, have a pest control company treat the perimeter of your property to kill off any fleas or ticks lurking there.

4. Use Pet-Safe Pest Control Methods

If you encounter pests in your home, contact a professional pest control team to mitigate the problem. They’ll trap squirrels and rats without harming your pets and bait and exterminate insects with nontoxic products that don’t pose dangers to canines, felines, or humans.

 

Pet owners concerned about pest control should contact All Service in Comal County, TX, to discuss preventing and mitigating infestations. Their exceptional team offers humane animal trapping and extermination of fleas, ants, roaches, and millipedes to residents of Seguin, San Marcos, Schertz, and surrounding communities. Call this full-service pest control company at (830) 626-2847, or visit their website for information on their additional services.