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Preventive Pest Control - Keep

Your Apartment Pest Free

Pest control is very important in apartments and in multifamily

housing or other densely populated buildings. Household pests

usually include rats, termites, moles, house mice, ants, roaches, and

squirrels. Like any other living being, pests tend to move to a place

where they can survive and their needs are met.

Pests are likely to be attracted to warm spaces and usually seek

water in your house. Pest problems in one apartment, if left unchecked, can spread to neighboring apartments. Rather than

detecting and handling the pest problem every time it arises, the

better strategy is the prevention.

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Tips for preventing pests in your apartment.

Clean and well maintained apartment: Take a walk through your

apartment and ensure that your apartment is not offering loosepoints to attract pests. Clean your apartment at regular interval

and avoid storing newspapers, paper bags, and boxes for long

periods. Also, check for pests in packages or boxes before carrying

them into your home. Related Article: Tips to keep your Apartment

clean



Screening window and doors with curtains: Screening windows

and doors with curtains and nets helps to keep insects out of your

home. Caulking crack in your kitchen or bathroom doors and

windows help to minimize the shelter of pests in your home. Make

sure passageways through the floor are blocked. Keep the doors of unused room shut when not in use. Place weather stripping on

doors and windows. Caulk and seal openings in walls. Related

Article: Drapes or Curtains to style your Apartment

Clean Kitchen waste: Dirty glasses and dishes in the sink and left

around in apartment are major attractors of pests. Keep these items

cleaned up and tidy to make sure bugs dont have a reason to come

inside. Dont let garbage stack up or pile up in your home. Make surethat you dont have bowls of water, discarded tires, and other

receptacles that can contain rain water. Most household pests thrive

in a filthy environment and sweep away spilled foods in every nook

and crack of your house. Ensure that you do not have any fallen

shelves or stacks of unused papers as these places appear inviting to

most household pests.

Pest Control Company:

If pest has already entered your property or apartment, it is time to

act now. You can seek professional exterminator. One great way to

choose a pest control company is to get a referral from a friend or

family member who is satisfied with her pest control company. You

can check in internet and local newspaper for the company that

provides service in your neighborhood or locality.

Professional pest managers from a reputed company are best suitedto carry out pest control in your home. They can readily explain

treatment methods, pesticides used and the general whys and

whats of their business along with advice on hygiene and pest

prevention. You need to think whether the fee charged by company

is within your budget. After you know the fees they charge you, you



need to know what kind of services and treatments they will offer.

Be sure the company offers prompt and quick services or provides

treatment on the appointment date only. Ask a company agent if the

firm provides year-round coverage, how service calls are handled,

that is, are they scheduled or on an as-needed basis. Read every itemon any contract before signing and ask questions.

Pesticide to get rid of pests

Pests

It is always recommended to seek experts advice before applying

any pesticide for controlling pest in your apartment. The pest

control company can help you to get rid of pests from your

apartment. Do not use pesticides used for outdoor pests to fight

against in indoor pests. If you are applying pesticide yourself, read

the label before applying them and keep the pesticide out of reach of

your children.

Some useful pesticides to get rid of pests are following.

Ant control:

Ant control must begin with correctly identifying the particular pest

that has invaded a home, business, school or other building. After

identifying your ant, you can then study pest control methods and

type of products should be used for safe elimination of ant colonies.

Most people prefer to use ant bait when dealing with suchinfestations.

Rodents:

Rats and mice can be deterred or repelled by several different types

of products. Poison bait can be used along with trapping to increase



capture and kill. Spring-loaded traps are effective indoors where

poisons may pose a threat to people or pets. Traps should be placed

along walls and in paths where rodents travel. Traps do not have to

be washed after a catch. Some recommended baits for traps are:

peanut butter, pineapple, nuts, doughnuts, cake, fried bacon, raisin,chocolate and gum drops.

Cockroaches:

When you spot cockroaches at home, try figuring out where they are

coming from. Check for possible cracks and holes in your home,

which they might have converted into a living zone. Once you have

spotted it, you can clean up the place. You can use an insecticide

spray, cockroach bait or a roach trap, etc.

Eco-Friendly Tips for Pest Control

Like many other industries the pest control industry has started to

go green. Responsible pest control companies are now using organic

solutions to control pests instead of dangerous pesticides. Following

are some useful Eco friendly tips to get rid of pests:

Baking soda and powdered sugar mixed in equal parts is a good

Cockroach killer. Just spread around the area where you see roaches

and soon you wont see them anymore.

Cucumbers are one example of natural pest control. Its using

natural and generally non-toxic ingredients to get rid of bugs such as

ants, wasps, mites, moths, flies and other insects.

Sprinkling talcum powder in likely place helps to trace mice shelterwith its footprints. If you are looking for home remedies to get rid of

mice, Soak a cotton ball in the oil of peppermint and place it at a

suspected entryway. Mice cannot stand the scent of peppermint or

peppermint oil. Remove edible temptations from low kitchen



cabinets. Mothballs are also used to deter mice from kitchen

cupboards, drawers, and other storage spots.

Since temperatures over 113 degrees are said to kill bed bugs, it is

suggested to wash and dry clothing and linens at high temperatures.At home, one may use small steam cleaners to care for their

mattresses and other bedding selections. Spraying or rubbing

alcohol where bed bugs thrive may contain the problem by killing

some on contact.

Mosquitoes are active early morning and early evening. Close

windows and doors to prevent them from entering into your house.

Clean your apartment at regular interval and avoid storing

newspapers, paper bags, and boxes for long periods. Caulking crack

in your kitchen or bathroom doors and windows help to minimize

the shelter of pests in your home. Keep your apartment clean and

tidy to prevent bugs entering inside. It is natural trend of every

living being that they move to place where they can survive and

their needs are met. Preventing pests from entering your apartment

is best way for pest control. You can seek professional pest control

agents or company to get rid of pests in your apartment.

Removal of Beehives from your Apartment Complex or House

Beehives in garden or trees are less danger and look attractive but

the same becomes terror when found in or around kitchen, garage

or areas where your children playing outdoors. Honey bee colonies

should never be exterminated unless beehive removal is impossible.

They play a truly vital role in our habitat. It is very important to get rid of beehives for the safety of your pets and family members.



Getting rid of a beehive

A bee flying from one flower to another is enjoyed by all. Beehives

are terror because one small mistake can result in serious

consequence. It is recommended to seek professional beekeeper

assistance to get rid of beehive. Beekeeper is a person who keeps

bees for the purposes of securing commodities such as honey,beeswax, pollen, pollinating fruits and vegetables. Here are some of

the things you can try to get rid of a beehive.

y Find a local beekeeper: This is one of the best and safest methods

to get rid of beehive. Find a local beekeeper to remove beehive

from your building or apartment. They will remove beehive free of

charge to add to their collection. These days professional Pest

Control companies offer this service as well.

y Smoke: Smoke makes bees to move their hive and you can remove

hive quite easily. Burning sugar makes a lot of smoke but could

leave smoke damage if used indoors. Incense in large volume has

been successfully used indoors. Constant smoke will cause bees to

move their hive. After the bees leave hive, remove the hive from

your building or apartment.

y S oap and water S olution: It is an effective method to get rid of a

beehive. Soap dissolves the bees waxy exterior while protectingthem from drowning. But this method needs caution and need

professional assistance if beehives is larger or beyond your control.

y K illing bees: This method is not recommended unless beehive

removal is impossible. Spray the hive, at night when the bees are

home, with a chemical bee spray to kill the honey bees. Killing the



bees should be done only as a last resort and only if it is legal in

your area.

y E li minate attraction for bees: Bees are attracted to your garden

or around your apartment due to various reasons. Eliminate the

attraction for the bees if they have not made a hive on your

property. Eliminate the open water source (like leaking Tanks or

open fountains) to prevent building beehive in or around your

property.

Applying insecticide on Beehive

The best time for get rid of bees of beehive is late afternoon when

all bees are back in the hive. It is better to seek beekeeper assistance

than killing bees. Killing bees must be last resort.

Put protective clothing that covers all your body. Apply insecticide

through opening of the hive. Make sure you read instructions and

apply the insecticide as per direction. When you fairly certain bees

in the hives are dead, remove hive and place them in large garbage

bag. Secure the bag and dispose accordingly. If you feel it is too risky

or difficult to handle the issue, seek professional who can carry out the work safely. Beekeepers are best person who can help you to get

rid of beehives. They will take bees and beehives from you free of

cost. You can seek your pest control company to destroy beehive.

If you are attacked by Honey Bees

If you are attacked, get into a building or car and closing the door is

the best defense. Never attempt to approach bees if you are allergicto their stings. When a bee stings, it leaves a detectable scent marker

that attracts more bees to sting. Once bees start stinging, they can

become aggressive and the attack could quickly escalate.

Protect Your Home or Apartment from Termite



Termites destroy the foundation of building and eats up the

furniture, window, cupboards and stationery. Termites are of

ground nesting and wood nesting. Ground nesting termites are

responsible for damage of building and its structure. Wood nesting

eats wood in house such as furniture, wooden fence, wooden stairs,etc. Precaution against termites is essential before they end up in

losing or damaging your property.

Precaution against termite

Whether termite treatment is done for your apartment or not,

precaution against termite helps you to prevent termite and protect

your property and belongings. Following are some precaution

methods to prevent termite.

Av oid leakage: Dampness in or around building attracts termitetowards your apartment or building. Gutters and drains should be

kept clean to avoid leakage of water. Keep kitchen and bathroom

clean and ensure there is no leakage in external or underground

pipe fittings.

S eal Cracks: Crack on plaster of walls or concrete blocks and

foundation give access to termite in the house. Patch up cracks and

cavities in masonry with cement mortar as termites can enter the

building through them. Seal the crack and prevent termite fromentering the building or apartment.

Destroy nests of ter mite: Destroy nests or colonies of termites

where termites live and cause damage in building. Destroy the nests



under the ground, in the soil and treat wood or furniture with anti

termite treatment.

Av oid sources of moisture: Termites are attracted dampness or

moisture due to leakage or blockage of water supply and seweragepipe. Keep rain water and other sources of waste water away from

foundation of the building and construct platform protection in and

around your apartment.

E li minate wood products: Wood products like cardboard, paper

and other wooden products which are sources of termite food in

damp state should be eliminated in or around your home or

apartment. Treat wooden stairs, fence with anti termite treatment.Remove all wooden piles, stumps, yard debris, garbage etc around

your home.

E li minate entry point of ter mites: Treat bottom and sides of

excavated portions of all walls with chemical before starting

construction work in foundation. A thorough inspection should be

done to determine the extent of termite infestation, their spread and

route of entry to the building. Eliminate dampness and moisture in

or around your home to restrict the entry of termite.

Avoid contact of susceptible timber with ground by using termite-

resistant concrete, steel, or masonry foundation with appropriate

barriers. Termites are attracted dampness or moisture due to

leakage or blockage of water. Eliminate entry point of termites and

keep your bathroom and kitchen clean. If your home or apartment

affected by termites, same can be treated using termiticides or

chemicals.



Termite control methods

During construction of building, precaution are taken by treating

soil around the foundation with suitable chemical or insecticides. If

your home or building has not treated with anti-termite chemicals,you can protect your building after construction. Following are

various termite control methods.

P re-Construction chemical treat ment: This is the most common

method of termite treatment during construction of building. In this

method, a chemical barrier is made between ground and masonry of

the foundation to prevent termites.

P ost-Construction chemical treat ment: The building which is not

treated with chemicals or insecticides during construction is treated

after construction. The treatment comprises drilling holes at the

wall and floor junction level and filling it after pumping in sufficient

quantity of chemicals for preventing termites.

Boric Acid: Boric Acid dissolved in water and painted on affected

area will keep termites at bay for years. This is a wood treatment,

often used in the preventative stages, but many believe it also helpscurb current population growth.

Freezing: When only small areas have been infested by termites, a

freezing process is used. Liquid nitrogen is pushed into afflicted

structures, freezing walls and termites in their tracks. This method

is recommended in beginning stages of growth.

Bait S takes Treat ment: In this method, only wood is placed inside

the stakes. When termite gets inside the stakes, replace wood withtermiticides. Exposed termite transfer the termiticide to all the

termites it gets in contact with, thereby killing the entire colony.



Liquid Ter miticide: Liquid termiticides are usually applied

completely around and underneath a structure covering all areas

where termites might gain access.

Repellant Ter miticide: These termiticides are all pyrethroids.Pyrethroids are fast acting nerve poisons that are highly toxic to

termites but have low toxicity to mammals.

Precautions for handling chemicals or termiticides

y Use gloves when handling chemicals and thoroughly rinse

contaminated gloves in water after use.

y Read label or instructions before using chemical or termiticides.

y Wash your hand and wear clean cloths after application of

chemicals or termiticides.

y Keep the chemicals out of reach of children and pets.

y Cover food and water containers when treating around livestock or

pets area.

y If symptoms of illness occur during or shortly after spraying or

dusting, contact a physician.

Termites are destructive insects that destroy or damage building

and wooden furniture, wooden stairs etc. It is better to prevent

them than treating after damaging your property or furniture.

Termites are attracted to dampness and moisture. Avoid leakage

and cracks in your building to prevent termites. You can seek

professional services for preventive measures or eliminate existing

termites. You need to inspect your building and surrounding for sign

of termite activity and regular follow up are essentials to prevent

termite entering in or around your building or apartment. Do you

have any tips or methods to fight against termites?

Eco-Friendly Tips for Pest Control



Creating pest free home may be your dream but remember using

chemicals for controlling pest not only harms environment but also

affects the health of your family. Here are some tips to control pest

naturally and make your home pest free.

1. To keep away Ants and Cockroach, spray a little soapy water where

there are insects.

2. Slip a few cut cup cloves of garlic between cracks to get rid of ants.

3. Keep books, laundry hampers, throw rugs out of the bed to keep

away dust mites.

4. If your home is occupied by cockroaches leave bay leaves,

cucumber slices or garlic in affected area as prevention.5. Mosquitoes are active early morning and early evening. Close

windows and doors to stop them from entering into your house.

6. Do not allow water to accumulate and remove standing water

sources as prevention against flies and mosquitoes.

7. While using barbeque, as mosquitoes repellent, throw a bit of sage

or rosemary on the coals.

8. Avoid humidifier as dust mites flourish on warmth and humidity.9. Sprinkling talcum powder in likely place helps to trace mice shelter

with its footprints.

10. Distribute all your mouse traps around the house helps to trap

more mice.

11. Borate dust (Borate is a mineral mined from the earth) and

foam are used to fill gaps in woods to keep away termite and stops

causing damage to wood.12. Check for boxes and packages that you bring from outside, for

existing bugs and insects.

13. Use screening window and doors with curtains and nets

to help keep insects out of your home.



14. And last but not the least, Keep your house clean.

Keeping your home clean helps you to get rid of household insects

and pests. Heap of old paper, Spilled foods, dirty surface, cracks in

walls or cupboards, garbage, space behind sinks and water pipes,unused storage space are places loved by pests. Keep your home

clean and store food in air tight container. Dont let water

accumulate and fix leaky plumbing in time. It is easy to keep out

your pest by keeping your home clean.

Monsoon care for your home

As a practice, any major renovation work at home should be doneeither before the monsoon or after. However, if you have havent

bothered to rescue that leaking roof or wall, you can still exercise

some damage control during the course of the monsoons. We bring

you some practical tips to quick fix the problems that monsoon

season can cause.

For your wooden cupboards, desk drawers

y Put camphor in your cupboards; it takes away the moisture andprotects your clothes.

y Put neem leaves in your cupboards. These are effective against

silver fish, a common problem in the rainy season

y Sprinkle a few cloves among your clothes to keep away insects like

silver fish etc.

For your wooden flooring

Make sure they are free from moisture and properly waxed

(polished). This is required since the moisture content in hardwood

floors tends to make them warp.



For Carpets and Rugs

Carpets need to be vacuumed regularly with cleaners to take away

not only the dirt but also the moisture that seeps into the fiber and

causes a musty smell. Rugs should be rolled up andwrapped properly in polyethylene sheets during the rainy season.

Ventilate your home

Make sure there is enough cross-ventilation and fresh air coming

into your home, otherwise the humidity levels will lead to a general

feeling of dampness.

Tiles and Roof protection

Fix loose or missing tiles and replace them to prevent leaks. Look

out for cracks on the terrace floor. You may also choose to go in for a

water-proof coating after the initial repairs are done to fill up the

cracks or fissures in the walls and terrace floor which incidentally is

the roof here. Moss and other natural debris like leaves that gets

collected at the mouths of drain pipes and blocks the rainwater fromdraining off, should be cleaned periodically.

Electrical fittings

y Replace damaged electrical cords immediately.

y Consult your electrician or the city electricity company before

making any additions or changes in the electrical supply box.

y Keep a watch on water seepage into the electrical room and the

place where the generator is housed.

Take care of these very simple things and enjoy a trouble free

monsoon!

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