COVID -19 pandemic has caused everyone to stay indoors and this is the time where you can notice pest infestation at home. Like termites feed on your wood, rats and possums can damage your kitchen products and nobody wants pests in their houses. Pests find your home as a safe haven and can take shelter for food and water. Whether it’s a cockroach or a rat or termites, pests can damage your property and ruin your peace. It is why you need to take pest control melbourne services from time to time to detect and terminate any pests that are bothering you. Also, at this period, you must take this seriously to keep them away from dangerous diseases from being transmitted to you.

Keep Your Kitchen Clean

Kitchen is the heart of your house and can get into a lot of mess. To ensure pests are not invading your kitchen, clean them twice daily after every meal and seal all the grocery containers. Pests need food and water to survive. If you make them starve without food and water out of their reach, they will leave your home as soon as possible and stop bothering you. All you need to do is,

  • Ensure that you clean the spills immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Do not keep the cooked foods open or cut fruits outside. Store it inside the refrigerator

  • Sweep and vacuum the floors of your house regularly.

  • Remove the trash every day and ensure garbage cans are free from food remnants.

What You Can Do?

  • You can deny the access to pests by making sure all possible entry points to the kitchen are sealed off.

  • Seal any cracks and gaps in cupboards, pipes, ducts, sinks, toilets and ensure that your electrical outlets are closed.

  • If you have vents, make sure that pests can’t enter by placing mesh screens on them.

  • If you have stocked wood or any such material, try to keep it away from the house, so pests can’t hide inside.

  • Always sweep under the appliances and vacuum your linens and upholstery to remove any mold and termites.

Bottom Line

If you’re looking for professional termite control melbourne services, call Enviro Safe Pest Control on 1300 997 272.