Elk Ridge, UT Pest Control

Declutter interior areas and ensure stored items are in plastic boxes, helping to reduce indoor hiding spots and making it harder for rodents to chew their way into boxes for shelter.

Seal holes around your home’s windows, doors, foundation, and roof, as rodents can easily slip inside these areas when looking for shelter. Make sure to use a chew-proof material, such as steel wool.

Keep your home clean and always clear up food or drink spills immediately. Dispose of trash promptly and make sure to seal bags tightly. Never leave out dirty dishes or leftover food,

Cut down long grasses in your yard and remove debris such as woodpiles or fallen branches to reduce outdoor rodent hiding spots.

Seal cracks around your property’s windows, doors, and foundations to keep ants out. Doing this stops scavenging and nesting throughout interior areas.

Always store leftover food properly and never leave out dirty dishes or food and drink spills, as this will attract hungry ants.

Make sure that trash bags are sealed tightly, and use trash cans with lids to prevent ants from scavenging or being attracted to the aroma of waste.

Keep outdoor areas clear of long grass and remove all yard debris such as leaf litter, fallen branches, and hollow logs to reduce ant hiding spots.

Address moisture issues and leaks that may be leading to pools of excess water on your property. These can damage wood, making it more appealing to certain ant species.

You can identify German cockroaches by their tan to light brown color, the two dark stripes on the back of their head that go down their back, and their smaller size (they don’t grow more than an inch in length).

German cockroaches are carriers of illnesses such as gastroenteritis, salmonella, and dysentery. They may also trigger allergic reactions or asthma problems among specific individuals due to a protein found in their skin.

The best way to prevent German cockroaches is by sealing potential entry points around your home, ensuring leftover food is stored correctly, and that waste is disposed of promptly.