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Why Do I Have Pests If My House Is Clean?

There is an old myth that people assume when your house is clean, pests will not come in. That is really just not true at all and even the cleanest homes are a place that pests will set up a nest. Pests are not fun to find in any home since there are many that not only cause damage and destruction but also aggravate allergies, spread bacteria and also be venomous. If some pests bite a person, that can lead to needing the help of a health care professional. If you have an issue with pests of any sort, even if you have a clean home, you can call a professional pest control company to come out and treat the problem for you.

 

Why Your Clean Home May Still Have Pests

If you have a nice clean house and you do all that you can to keep food sealed and crumbs cleaned up, you may still have pests. You might be wondering why this is happening but there is a reasonable answer for it. The first thing that pests are actually looking for is a change in the climate they are in. If the weather outdoors is too cold they want a warmer spot to live. If the outdoor temperature is too hot for them they want a cooler climate to enjoy. The quickest way to get that is inside a home. Pests are not going to go looking for the dirtiest home with the most food, they are going to stop at the closest place. That can still be your home even if it is spotless. After they have found the change in climate they were looking for, they will then start looking for food and water. Even in a clean home there is food to find. They can find it in the tiniest bits and crumbs that could have been missed on the counters. It can also be from food that is left in the trash can at the end of the day. Pests are willing to look far and wide across the home for food before they go to another home. The infestation is not going to be quite as bad in a clean home as there are less opportunites for food and typically less clutter to hide and nest in. This is why a clean home is a great defense in preventing pest infestations but is not all that is needed.

 

Need for Professional Pest Control

A clean home is a great start to preventing pest infestations but professional pest control is necessary. It is always better to prevent than to try and treat an infestation and fortunately, professional pest control is a great way to do both. Pests are less likely to come in and even more less likely to survive in a home that has professional pest control services performed regularly. Eagle Pest Services offers pest control services to help prevent future pests and treat for existing pest infestations! Contact us today to learn more.