How to Keep Pests Out of Your Kitchen

A large pest nesting and breeding area is the kitchen. The kitchens have easy and fast access to food and water, which is essential for the survival of insects and rodents. So it's no surprise that the kitchen is a pest control area. Before you have pesky insects and rodents in your home, check out these few ways to keep pests out of your kitchen.

●       Clean the sink daily

Sinks are a great place to grow and feed pests. Many pests prefer stagnant water and can even swim. A complete water sink can create flocks of fruit flies, mosquitoes and cockroaches overnight. You can avoid pest problems by cleaning the sink every day. Cleaning the sink includes washing all dishes immediately, emptying any standing water, scrubbing the sink walls and cleaning debris. By keeping your sink clean, you will not allow your home to become a pest paradise.

●       Seal all containers

Mice and other pests love loosely stored food. Many pests can be easily chewed through cardboard boxes. The best way to prevent rodents and insects from getting into your food is to store it all in airtight plastic or glass containers. Airtight plastic or glass containers will not only make it difficult to chew pests, but will also hide all food odors. To prevent pests from entering your home,  Pest Control Colleyville TX recommends that you keep your pantry and refrigerator tidy and clean at all times. 

●       Close the waste bins

Pests are attracted not only by fresh food, but also rotten food. Belonging to a waste bin with a lid will help you in the long run by keeping pests out of your kitchen. Many people store open bins under the sink, but despite the widespread belief, small pests can crawl or enter small cracks and holes. A closed waste bin makes it difficult for pests to smell food.

●       Store uneaten food

Between work and taking care of your family, it can be difficult to clean up uneaten food or clutter immediately. But leftover food and spills immediately attract pests. Whenever you finish eating or notice a mess in your kitchen, clean it all up quickly. By regularly cleaning up dust or spills and storing uneaten food, pests will be far away.

By cleaning your sink every day, sealing all containers, closing waste bins and storing uneaten food, you will keep pests at bay. To find out how Pest Control Keller TX can help you fight pest problems, contact us today.

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