The kitchen is likely one of the largest centers of activity for your home. This not only holds true for your family but for any pests hoping to score a quick meal. To avoid an unsanitary situation caused by rodents or insects, practice the following pest control tips.

How to Keep Pests Out of Your Kitchen

1. Seal Cracks

Pests usually get into the home through openings in your exterior wall—for instance, places that pipes and wires come through. Using caulk, seal all of these openings in your kitchen and throughout your home. Also, apply weather stripping to the bottom of your doors and make sure your windows seal properly.

2. Close Off Food Sources

Ants, roaches, rodents, and other pests are attracted to the kitchen because it's full of easy food sources. To prevent any unwanted visitors, store your food in containers they can't get into.

Glass jars and rigid plastic containers with airtight lids are much more effective than the soft plastic and cardboard many products are packaged in. You should also have a trash can with a well-fitted lid and clean up crumbs and any spills as soon as possible.

3. Watch for Leaks

One of the main reasons pests are attracted to your kitchen is because it contains water. A leaking pipe inside a cupboard or wall provides a steady source of moisture for rodents and bugs, including termites. Address any leaks promptly and dry your sink and counters when you're done using them.

 

If you still have bugs or mice in your home, choose All Service in New Braunfels, TX, to perform a professional inspection and pest control. Serving Seguin, San Marcos, Schertz, and the surrounding areas with integrity, their skilled team offers home maintenance services, such as pest removal, as well as chimney and duct cleaning. Learn more about these capabilities online. You can also print off a new customer discount. Call (830) 626-2847 to set up an appointment.