Knowledgeable OKC Pest Control Company Offers Pest Reduction And Prevention Tips

By Darcy Selvidge


OKC pest control consultants provide their clients with some helpful tips. Homeowners are often faced with various types of pests. They include fruit flies, spiders, bed bugs, termites, hornets, raccoons, cockroaches, rodents, snails, fleas, wasps, slugs, and ants. They can usually be repelled using non-toxic measures.

There are numerous types of ants. Among them are Red Imported Fire, Pavement, Odorous, Carpenter, Caribbean Crazy, and Argentine Ants. They have colonies which can become very extensive and large. Search for their entrances and seal them using silicone caulk. Also, make sure to keep counters and floors free of food.

Ants can be discouraged from climbing into pet food bowls with a water barrier. One solution is to use a large plastic pet bowl upside down. Fill it with about an inch of water and then place the food bowl on a central island.

If mice or rats are problems, discover their entrances. Then, fill the holes with some steel wool and fasten into place with wire mesh. Since rodents are naturally repelled by steel wool, this simple method is very effective.

Beer is an effective repellent. Used in the garden, it deters slugs and snails. It can also deter fruit flies from homes and compost bins. Trash, recycling and compost bins should be kept covered and emptied often. Lids help prevent fruit fly infestations.

A simple yet effective roach and fruit fly trap can be made easily. It requires a two-liter plastic bottle, cut in two. Line the top of the bottom half with some Vaseline, then invert and adhere the top portion. Place an inch or so of beer in the bottom and the trap is ready to be set-up.

When a homeowner is evaluating OKC pest control companies, she or he should search for one that belongs to a state, national, or local professional association. Make sure that they carry liability insurance in case they inadvertently cause damage to a home.




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