It can take a lot of time, energy and money to keep a house clean, especially when you have kids or pets. The last thing anyone wants to do after working all day is to come home and have to do the dishes, sweep the kitchen, or dust all the shelves and curtains in the living room. However, keeping your home clean is one of the first big steps in pest control and prevention, and cleaning on its own already comes with its own benefits.
Save Money on Food
Most pests are drawn into the home by the promise of free food. Picking up food immediately when it falls on the floor and not leaving scraps in the garbage can help to ensure you do not attract pests in the first place. Mice and ants are especially known for making a nuisance of themselves by getting into the pantry, and most often spoil whatever they touch. By storing food in sturdy containers with tight fitting lids, you can save money and have peace of mind by making it harder for pests to intrude.
Keep Your Family Healthy
Reducing clutter can make it much harder for pests to hide in your home, and consequentially also make it easier to keep clean. While storing things in plastic containers rather than cardboard boxes can be expensive at first, it is an excellent investment as cardboard is a prime source for roaches to enter the house and little more than an inconvenience for a mouse to chew through. Furthermore, a house that is easy to keep dust and pest free can help prevent respiratory or infectious diseases in you and your family.
Small Treatments Prevent Larger Ones
The last thing anyone wants to do is to have to move to a hotel while their house is tented and treated for an infestation. Smaller, annual treatments can help prevent a full blown pest invasion and be much easier on the budget. Some pest control services even offer guarantees on their services to ensure that you get your money’s worth.
