We all like to think that ourselves and our families are the only things living in our house. But the reality is that we share our living space with a lot more things, we just can’t see them… Don’t worry, you can put your heart back in your chest because it’s not paranormal. Instead, you share your space with a host of little animals. As awesome as Mother Nature is, these aren’t the sort of things you want for housemates. From itchy skin to disturbed sleep, pests can make your life a living hell.
Gutter Crashers
Your gutter can become home to a whole host of pests, like raccoons, mice, possums, and so much more. Although some of them might be a little bit cute, they can still cause you some grief. Rodents like this can block up your gutter and lead to water damage and other large problems. They don’t do it maliciously, though, your house is just so toasty and your gutter is a mess.
There are things you can do to keep those pesky critters out of gutters though. The first thing to do would be to call the local exterminator. Further, you can keep your gutters clean, so they won’t be as appealing. Non-lethal gutter spikes might also help your gutter stay pest-free.
Ratatouille
As the name suggests, rats and even mice can enter your home through the tiniest of cracks and make their home under floorboards and in the walls. The biggest teller that you have these types of rodent is droppings and chewed up bits. Don’t let your favorite cheese become victim to the mouse in the house.
To start ridding your house, you can get yourself some humane traps to entice the little things in, and then you take them away… far away from your house. Other things you can do to prevent rats and mice from sharing your home are keeping your household immaculate and not leaving your rubbish all over the place.
Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite!
Although it’s good to share your bed with someone, it’s not so good to share with something. Bed bugs will nibble away at you leaving you uncontrollably itchy. You can’t prevent bed bugs from coming into your home because they can attach themselves to anything and come from anywhere, but there are things you can do to lessen the chances of bed bugs.
If you find you are plagued with bed bugs, then there are certain rules you need to follow. To help you prevent them, you can be vigilant when buying second-hand furniture – make sure that it is deep cleaned before it enters your house. You could even put a plastic protector over your mattress and change your bedding often – washing everything on high heat.
As you can see, there are more visitors to your house than you think and none of them are particularly pleasant. There are so many more pests out there, but we can cross that bridge when we get to it.
