Some people may not realise that certain apparently harmless habits encourage certain species to enter and remain inside their home or business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article describes some of the common situations found in places with persistent pest problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you accumulate or stack useless objects, you’ll attract pests…..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The accumulation of objects provides prime nesting points for pests such as rats and is also a source of shelter or food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We advise you to remove items and materials that you don’t use, in order to eliminate an attractive environment for pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t fix leaking water pipes, you’ll attract pests…..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Humidity is one of the greatest requirements for the proliferation of different pests, such as cockroaches and rats. A pipe break doesn’t have to be very extensive to sustain a pest population,<\/p>\n\n\n\n so it’s imperative that you find and fix any water leaks in your property so that you don’t inadvertently make your home attractive to pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting rid of any stagnant water inside and outside will also be essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t have or don’t check the screens on your windows and doors properly, you’ll attract pests….<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Screens on doors and windows are there for a purpose, namely to keep insects out. In the absence of these devices, you will unwittingly invite pests into your home,<\/p>\n\n\n\n but any small hole or damage to the mesh could also be just the opening that different insects need to enter your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend installing mosquito screens on the windows so that pests don’t take advantage and find a way in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your hygiene and cleanliness is poor, you’ll attract pests…..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pests are likely to take up residence if you don’t pay attention to the cleaning service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bad habits to eliminate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Leaving dirty dishes in the sink;<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Not cleaning up spillages and crumbs;<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Not covering food;<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Not disposing of rubbish regularly enough;<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Leaving food waste on the kitchen worktop;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoiding these behavioural habits can help reduce the risk of infestations such as cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re a sporadic gardener, you’ll attract pests…..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lack of consistency in caring for plants and the garden can cause problems with pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t let building materials, rubbish, branches, logs or stones accumulate outside buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your neighbours avoid pest control, you will attract pests……<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to controlling pests, it’s worth making a joint effort involving your neighbours too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Synchronisation in the prevention and exclusion of pests is very important for the end result in keeping pests out or controlling an infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pests have a plan to get in – We want to make sure you have a plan to keep them out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exterm\u00ednio, Higiene e Controle, Lda<\/strong> – a certified pest control specialist – knows how to find the origin and causes of pest infestations, as well as how to solve them and prevent recurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We provide the most effective and personalised treatments for all types of pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We offer a free survey – we look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some people may not realise that certain apparently harmless habits encourage certain species to enter and remain inside their home or business. This article describes some of the common situations [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pragas-en"],"yoast_head":"\n