Pest Control: Essential Steps for a Pest-Free Home

If you are looking to prevent pests from infesting your home, it is important that you consider effective pest control methods. Here at Carpets & Critters, we offer more than just carpet cleaning services—we are also pest control specialists who can eliminate unwanted pests with ease.

Rest assured that our expert team is on hand to tend to your pest control needs!

So, how can you make sure that your home is pest-free?

Let’s explore the essential steps that you should take for a pest-free home!

1. Regular Cleaning

Regularly cleaning and tidying your home is key to deterring pests—make sure to wipe down countertops and avoid letting the bin overfill with rubbish. Don’t forget to regularly clean your carpets and floors as crumbs can easily be forgotten and trapped within carpet fibres. By keeping your home clean, you can reduce the likelihood of pests invading your home and making it theirs.

2. Sealing Gaps

Pests find their way inside your home through small gaps and openings, usually in the walls, foundation, doors, and windows. Make sure to keep these sealed to block potential entryways! You can use caulk to do this.

3. Natural Repellents 

If you live in an area that is vulnerable to pest infestation and intruders, we highly recommend utilising natural repellents to keep pests at bay. For example, essential oils like eucalyptus can be used as a spray (mixed with water) on certain areas to deter pests. You may also want to consider growing herbs like lavender and rosemary and placing their planters near entryways or in your garden.

Please keep in mind that some oils and plants are also toxic to cats and dogs. If you have a furry companion or two, make sure to research thoroughly before resorting to natural repellents.

Should you have a persistent pest problem, it might be time to call in the professionals (like ourselves at Carpets & Critters!). From carpet cleaning services to pest management, Carpets & Critters offers quality solutions for making sure that your home is pest-free. Our services for carpet cleaning in Whakatane can ensure that your carpets are thoroughly cleaned, which can deter pests who are attracted to dirt and filth. For more information about our range of services, or if you have any further questions, please contact us today.