Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit. 3. Interior Tactics (The Strike)
A dime-sized hole is a front door for a mouse, and a crack the width of a credit card is an entry for a cockroach.
Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet."
Check for leaky outdoor faucets or clogged gutters. Water is the primary attractant for termites and mosquitoes.
Ensure tree branches and shrubs are at least 12 inches away from your walls. These act as bridges for ants and roaches.
Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives
If they’re already inside, choose the right tool for the job:
Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros
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Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit. 3. Interior Tactics (The Strike)
A dime-sized hole is a front door for a mouse, and a crack the width of a credit card is an entry for a cockroach.
Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet." DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL
Check for leaky outdoor faucets or clogged gutters. Water is the primary attractant for termites and mosquitoes.
Ensure tree branches and shrubs are at least 12 inches away from your walls. These act as bridges for ants and roaches. Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit
Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives
If they’re already inside, choose the right tool for the job: Before buying chemicals, walk around your home
Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros