Chad Roffers lists ways to get rid of pests you'll find in your house.

1. HOW TO
GET RID
OF
COMMON
PESTS
Chad Roffers

2. While the weather is nice, it is delightful to
have windows open to let in the breeze.
Unfortunately, pests often find their way inside
as well. Follow advice from the professionals in
order to keep your home and its
surroundings free of insects.

3. Fruit Flies
These little pests are no stranger to
houses that leave bananas on the
counter to ripen. There are several
home remedies that work, such as
constructing a simple trap
consisting of a jar, a funnel, and
discarded fruit bits, but to
eliminate them permanently, it is
important to keep fresh produce
sealed.

4. Mosquitos
These blood-sucking insects require standing water for
breeding purposes, so get rid of all sources of this.
Toss bottles and cans, drain the saucers of planters,
and make sure gutters are all clear. All they require is
a half of an inch for breeding, so watch birdbaths
and kiddie pools.

5. Flies
In the hottest months of summer,
houseflies thrive. Outside, they lay
their eggs in sewage, animal waste,
water, rotting food, garbage, and lawn
clippings. Remove such litter from your
surroundings to prevent them from
swarming over the home.

6. Wasps
These pests gather around
garbage cans, drinks, and
food. Their nests tend to be
made around buildings, in
attics, in bushes, or under
eaves. Try a commercial
wasp killer, spraying it into
the nest at night. If that
fails, consult a professional,
who is better prepared for
more serious infestations.

7. Ants
These persistent pests are fairly easy
to deal with. Pesticide cans and
natural means alike can handle the
problem. One solution is to sprinkle
borax powder or boric acid along
visible trails and around entrances;
keep pets and kids away. Inside the
home, again keeping away pets and
children, dust areas that are infested
with an equal mixture of boric acid
and sugar, flour, or cornmeal. The ants
carry the grains back home to the
nest, feast on it, and die.

8. COCKROACHES
Roaches emerge at night so they can
feed on crumbs, glue, pet food, paper,
and wax. Cleaning up well is key.
Cockroaches do not hang around in
areas without anything for them to
eat. Duct tape can be used to seal
openings about water pipes to prevent
their access.

9. Thanks
for
watching!
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