Top 4 Common Household Bugs and What to Do About Them

Everyone wants their home to feel warm and inviting for their friends, family members, and guests. There is one group you always want to feel unwelcome in your home, though: bugs.

Bugs are common problems for homeowners, but that doesn’t mean you need to live with them. Many will lead to expensive home damage or even pose a risk to your health.

Before you can destroy your enemy, you need to know your enemy. Find out about these common household bugs and how to get rid of them.

1. Termites

Termites are arguably the worst pests you can have in your home because of how much they can cost you. Some sources estimate that termites cause as much as $30 billion in damage every year in the US alone.

When it comes to termites, don’t try to get rid of them yourself. They can do a lot of damage in a short period of time. If you think you have termites, you need to bring in a termite control expert right away.

That professional will be able to inspect your home, gather information about where the infestation is and how much it has spread, and end it before it gets worse.

2. Mosquitos

Mosquitos and their itchy bites are more than simple nuisances. They have a reputation for carrying serious and even life-threatening illnesses.

The first step to getting rid of mosquitos is to eliminate their breeding grounds. Mosquitos lay eggs in standing water, so any standing water on your property puts you at risk.

This includes uncovered pools, stagnant birdbaths, and ponds without fountains. From there, a mosquito control professional can help you exterminate the mosquitos you already have.

3. Ants

Ants are annoying, but most people don’t think of them as damaging or dangerous. Certain varieties of ants, like carpenter ants, can damage your home, though.

If you have ants, start by cutting off their food sources. Keep your trash cans covered and avoid leaving any exposed food in your home.

Next, call an exterminator. They can set out bait traps or use other methods to treat your ant infestation. They’ll also be able to identify and repair any cracks that let the ants enter your home in the first place.

4. Spiders

Like ants, spiders can be more problematic than people realize. Their bites can be painful and severe, even leading to serious infections.

Still, it isn’t a risk you want to take. If you have spiders in your home, destroy any spider webs in your house to make it clear that they’ve overstayed their welcome.

Follow this with a call to an exterminator. As with ants and other pests, a team can get rid of the spiders that have set up shop in your home while keeping new ones out.

Keeping Your Home Free from Common Household Bugs

As much as we appreciate nature and the delicate balance of the ecosystem, no one wants that ecosystem to invade their home. For that reason, our exterminating team has helped homeowners all around the Tampa area to get rid of common household bugs.

If you have a pest problem you want to resolve, call our pest control professionals today.