Pest Control Tips While Working From Home in Perth

Given the rise in ‘work from home’ arrangements among Perth residents, maintaining your home free of pests has been a top priority. Pests can interfere with your work and can also damage your house and spread diseases. Most of the pests that infest your home are active at night, and you could be unaware until the situation turns severe. To try to stave off infestations, on the other hand, here are some basic pest control tips for your home.

1) Keep Your Home Clean

A clean home is the best defence against pests. Keep floors, benches, cupboards and other surfaces clean by wiping away food scraps and spills. Don’t overlook hidden spots such as behind stoves, refrigerators and furniture where pests can hide. In your yard, trim branches close to your home and cut back bushes that are touching gutters, roofs or walls. These can be points of entry for pests. A clean and well-organised home is far more difficult for pests to inhabit and breed.

2) Proper Food Storage and Disposal

Pests are attracted to food, so controlling it is crucial. Dishware, glasses and cutlery must be washed well in soapy water or in the dishwasher. Wrap food waste securely before placing them in bins and keep leftovers in sealed containers. All garbage must go into bins, which are emptied on a regular basis. By managing food supply, you minimise the likelihood of pests in your house.

3) Seal Gaps and Entry Points

Pests can enter through small gaps in walls, cupboards, or around pipes. Seal any holes, especially where moisture collects, as these areas are perfect nesting spots for pests. Keep flyscreens closed to prevent insects from entering. Checking your home for gaps and sealing them can greatly reduce pest activity.

4) Yard Maintenance

Caring for your yard also discourages pests. Clear leaves from the ground, empty anything that’s holding water, and trim plants back from your house. Pests may live in overhanging branches or bushes, or they may be wet and have a water source. A good-looking lawn is a natural defence against pests of all kinds.

5) Professional Pest Control

Even in conjunction with home methods, keeping pests at bay can be difficult. Professional pest control provides protection for the long term. Pest management professionals apply safe, effective products and techniques to treat pests before they pose a serious threat.

Professional services are available to both homes and commercial properties such as offices, schools, restaurants, hospitals and childcare centres. Our services are flexible and tailored around you, offering a dependable safeguard for your family and place of work.

For residents in Morley and surrounding areas, J&D Termite Treatment Morley offers full pest control services. Our trained technicians use professional-grade products to keep your home and property pest-free. Contact us at (08) 6275 6552 or visit the website:
👉 https://jdtermitetreatment.com.au/