The pests are here, and they are staying. We sure won’t be getting rid of all of those insects and little pests like mice anytime soon, and all of us have had to deal with a pest problem at one time or another. That being said, there are some proven control tips for getting rid of the pests in your home efficiently and effectively.

Pest control is basically a regulation of small mammals and insects called pests. Because a pest invasion can be harmful to your health, good pest control is a necessity. There are a variety of pest control solutions on the market in biological and chemical forms. The first step to effectively controlling pests is to have an understanding about the type of pest that has invaded your home. Here are several simple methods for controlling pests in your home:

Clean House

Always ensure that your house is clean. Keep clutter to a minimum and avoid the storage of boxes and newspapers on the long-term, as they become a hiding place and a breeding ground for pests.

Kitchen care

Dirty dishes and glasses in the sink or lying about will be an immediate draw for pests. Make sure that you keep all kitchen items and areas clean and take out your garbage regularly. Don’t keep any containers in the kitchen that might hold water for an extended period of time because most of the pests in the home need a dirty environment in order to survive.

Ant remedies

For ants, you will want to mix one cup each of sugar and borax and sprinkle the mix around the outside and inside of your house. The sugar attracts them so that the borax can kill them.

Cockroaches

Borax powder sprinkled in your bathroom and kitchen will get rid of the cockroaches. But please be sure that children and pets cannot come into contact directly with the borax.

Hair spray

Hair spray will kill the wasps and bees around your home.

Water sources

Change all standing water sources such as bird baths every two days to keep down mosquito infestations.

Mice traps

Mice love peanut butter, so use a little of it on the triggers of your mousetraps to draw them in.

Dry places

To free your home of carpenter ants or termites, make sure that any damp pipes, roofs or other moist places are kept dry.

Rodent control

For protection against rodents, seal off all openings and make use of poison for problem areas.

Cucumbers

For a green all natural cure for moths, flies and wasps use cucumbers.

Plumbing

Make sure that all leaky plumbing is repaired and that there are no hidden water sources in the home.

Food

Leave no food in open containers and seal all food containers tightly and remove the general garbage from the home on a regular basis.

Pesticides

Using chemical pesticides is a good alternative, but make sure that you get any advice you may need from an expert.

Professional help

If all home remedies fail, and you cannot get any relief from your pest problem, find a professional pest exterminator. Try to find one that has experience and a good reputation. Professionals like these can identify the exact pest problem and location and the most effective ways of treating the problem of pest removal.