Do you have a pest problem in your home? You may believe that nothing can be done to get rid of them. However, no matter what kind of pests you have, it is possible to eliminate them. Read the piece below for some solid advice on how you can squash these awful things for good.
If you want to get rid of the ants around your house, sprinkle some borax powder near your home. This will help to poison the ants so that they are stopped in their tracks and cannot come back. This will help to temporarily eliminate the ant problem during certain seasons of the year.
Make a simple fruit fly trap using a 2-liter bottle and some cider vinegar or wine. Cut the bottle in half, and invert the top inside the bottom half, like a funnel. Add an inch or so of your chosen liquid, leaving a bit of space between it and the opening of the bottle. The flies can enter, but they cannot fly out and will drown.
Food should always be properly stored and sealed within its container when not in use. Many pests love the smell of food, so keep it contained to keep them away. Additionally, be sure to empty the trash as soon as the trashcan reaches capacity. This is another scent pests like.
Mix equal parts of sugar and borax together for an all natural pest control. Place the concoction into a glass jar and punch holes in the lid for a reusable container. Sprinkle the all-natural product along the outside of your house. Ants will be attracted to the concoction and will carry it back to their nest effectively ridding your home of ants.
Use a perimeter spray if you want to keep bugs away from your home. Make sure to spray the foundation along with areas around windows and doors. When you spray, make sure you thoroughly check for any cracks in your home, because pests can enter through them. Use caulk or another type of filler to seal the open areas.
You can now determine whether you can handle this problem by yourself. There are many methods for dealing with pest control problems without the expense of an exterminator. Once Recommended Reading gone, you'll be so glad you learned how to get rid of the pests!