Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet."
If you can see light under your door, a bug can get in. Install heavy-duty door sweeps on all exterior exits.
Don't spray the ones you see. Use borate-based gel baits . The workers take the "food" back to the queen, killing the entire colony rather than just the scouts. DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL
Use silicone caulk for windows and door frames. Use expandable foam or steel wool for larger gaps around plumbing pipes.
Keep woodpiles at least 20 feet from the house to avoid inviting wood-boring insects. 2. The "Seal the Deal" Phase Before buying chemicals, walk around your home
A dime-sized hole is a front door for a mouse, and a crack the width of a credit card is an entry for a cockroach.
Check for leaky outdoor faucets or clogged gutters. Water is the primary attractant for termites and mosquitoes. Don't spray the ones you see
Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros