WAYS TO KEEP PESTS OUT OF YOUR HOME DURING RAINY SEASON
We have been experiencing rains across Uganda for the past few weeks and more pests are likely to invade our homes. When it rains, pests face many risks like losing food sources, shelter, drowning. During the rainy season, pests are chased out of their habitats which forces them to look for a new shelter. They come to our homes looking for food, shelter, warmth, water. Pests are dangerous because they spread diseases, cause fire outbreaks by chewing wire cables
These are the pests likely to invade a home during the rainy season
- Mosquitoes
- Cockroaches
- Ants
- Termites
- Rats
- Millipedes
- Spiders
These are the ways you can keep pests out of your home
- Eliminate breeding areas for pests
This includes stagnant water in rubbish bins, clogged drains because it acts as a breeding area for mosquitoes, rats, cockroaches
- Keep your kitchen, bathroom clean
Have you wondered why you are seeing a lot of cockroaches in your kitchen? Your kitchen becomes the first priority for pests like cockroaches to invade in search of food and shelter. Cover all food, trash leftovers, keep the sinks dry.
- Use Ventilator nets
These nets help keep pests like mosquitoes away from your house. You can order one through our HCMHUBAPP
- Close any opening
Thoroughly check your home or building to detect any cracks, holes. Insects like ants, cockroaches, rats love hiding in walls by entering through cracks in walls
- Keep up with trash
When garbage is kept for a long period of time, it invites pests like cockroaches, rats. Keep and clear garbage in and around your home. Cover trash bins with lids