Tips and Tricks for Apartment Renters
Maintaining Cleanliness
Regardless of whether you or your neighbor have pests, keeping a clean space can help prevent pests from being attracted to your home. Pests are attracted to food and keeping your space, particularly your kitchen clean, can help deter these pests from sticking around. If you have food left on counters, keeping items in airtight sealed containers is advisable. This makes it more difficult for the pests to detect and access your food
Seal Entry Points
Like any home, it is important to make sure that all potential entryways are sealed and intact. For homes like duplexes, townhomes, or apartments, it is especially important to pay attention to shared walls. Use material like caulk to close any cracks or gaps found throughout the walls.
Proper Waste Management
Because pests are attracted to food, it is important to ensure that your trash is secured and closed. Ensure that trash left out in communal areas is kept clean and shut with a lid at all times. Regularly taking out the trash will help you avoid attracting pests, especially those drawn to food waste.
Collaborate with Neighbors
If your home continues to attract pests, consider coming up with a plan with your neighbor. It can be helpful to be on the same page with your neighbors when it comes to taking pest control measures. A united effort can be effective when preventing and addressing pest issues.
Regular Inspections
Regularly check your home for signs of pests and address the issue promptly. It is important to remember that pests like to stay hidden in secluded areas. It can be helpful to regularly clean and organize spaces that aren’t frequently accessed in your home.
By being proactive and implementing these tips, renters can better manage the pests in their area and help prevent pests from entering their homes. If you are experiencing a pest infestation and need assistance with your pest problems, contact your local Insight Pest Solutions! We are always happy to help and want the best for our customers. Regardless of your home type, pest control is available to everyone.
