Scary facts…about pest
As the temperature fall, many pest often wander inside the house to survive, seeking for a source of water, food and a comfy temperature.
Here are some scary facts:
Depending on the species, an ant colony can include 500,000 individuals.
Two houseflies can produce tens of thousands of offspring per season. 
Termites cause more than $5 billion in home damage every year.
In your walls, Cockroaches can produce several thousand offspring in a year.
To enter your home, mice can fit through holes as thin as a pencil.
Rats shed more than 500,000 body hairs yearly and 20-50 droppings per day.
Scary, isn’t it? Some good common sense could prevent welcoming all these creatures into your home.
Make sure your home insulation is not deteriorated, look for cracks or holes around your house and fix them.
Attics are perfect for hosting different types of pests, cleaning them at least once a month will help, also repairing any leaks that introduce water into these areas.
Never leave food and drinks out in the open, pests could smell them from the distance and will be attracted by them.
Isolate your trash until is ready to be moved out of the house.
Fray said,
September 15, 2009 @
I like the litttttle mouse in the picture.
One other thing to point out is that most products they sell to kill these animals do not work and they are very expensive. People have to be careful in choosing the right brands.
Alba said,
September 15, 2009 @
You are right Fray, one more reason for taking preventing actions, most products on the market are expensive and not very effective. Hiring an expert exterminator could solve the problem, but of course, it will cost you.
Prevent, using common sense
Thomas said,
September 15, 2009 @
Cockroaches like food on the table, my wife always gets on my case… you can guess why…
Iris said,
September 15, 2009 @
the little mouse is soooooooo cute