Insects and pests are a constant threat to the health of your home, office or business. They can lead to a multitude of problems from food contamination, damage to your property and even health concerns. It is important to act fast if you have an infestation as the sooner you deal with it, the less problems it will cause. You need to call a professional pest control company who specialise in insect extermination Hertfordshire to deal with the problem quickly and effectively.
Cockroaches are among the most resilient pests that can be found in a home. They can live virtually anywhere and thrive on the tiniest of foods, which makes it very difficult to get rid of them once they have made their way in. You can try to eradicate them by sanitising your kitchen and washing up regularly. However, this won’t always be enough and you may need to get professional help from a pest control expert in Borehamwood.
Rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels are another common pest that can infest properties. Despite your best efforts to secure your property, they can still creep into cracks and crevices. They are also adept at entering homes from outside, through open windows. The best way to protect your property is to employ preventative measures such as rodent proofing, securing rubbish and closing gaps in your home.
While flies aren’t known to cause too much damage to homes, they can be extremely irritating and contaminate your food. Their stomach acid is able to spread bacteria all over the surface of any food they land on. It’s for this reason that you should always throw away any uneaten food as soon as possible. You can also minimise flies in your home by ensuring that you have adequate fly screens and covering waste bins with lids.
Moths might seem harmless enough but they can destroy clothing and pantry items if they are allowed to take hold. They will feed on wool, silk, fur and other fabrics, which can leave you with ruined possessions. They can also wreak havoc in your kitchen, destroying food such as grains, dried fruits and nuts.