Pest Alert! How to detect and treat them at home

Summer can become a holiday paradise for insects as well. After the low temperatures of winter and the shortage of water for some periods, the heat and humid areas are a breeding ground for the appearance of species and bacteria. Due to this, the summer season is the most active in prevention and treatment of pests.

What are the main drawbacks of the appearance of pests in a home?

We know that it is not pleasant for anyone to find their home inhabited by insects and small rodents; there are many drawbacks derived from it. On the one hand, there is food contamination in the kitchen and other rooms in the home. On the other hand, insects and small rodents can carry diseases with serious consequences for humans. In fact, it is also possible to contract a disease from species as small as the legionella bacteria as a result of a poor refrigeration system.

Some tips to avoid the appearance of pests

As mentioned before, humidity and the appearance of stagnant water in certain places is synonymous with life (and, therefore, the proliferation of bacteria and other species). It is essential to control areas prone to humidity in the home, as well as sources of heat, especially in spaces for storing food.

It is important to be aware of food scraps that may be left in the kitchen and dining room. Some breadcrumbs on a table or simply a stain of some sweet substance on the floor could attract ants (we do not recommend doing the test!). Especially if your residence is close to a natural space. To prevent other species from being attracted to the food we keep, garbage bags and bins must be closed tightly, thus avoiding their odors and access to waste. In addition, at this time of year we recommend removing household waste frequently to prevent it from being exposed to heat.

It is also common for cracks to appear in bathroom ceramics. Sealing these cracks near the sinks, sinks and baseboards will avoid undesirable surprises. Likewise, it is advisable to carry out an exhaustive review of the drains at least in this period of the year and watch that there is no stagnant water.

If you have pets in the home, they can be taken for a veterinary examination to rule out that they are carriers of a microorganism that is harmful to them and to our health.

What to do when we have a plague in the home?

Sometimes our own prevention systems are not enough and due to certain weather conditions we find unwanted visitors in our home. At this point, it is essential to contact a pest control professional.

Karsan Services offers you a complete evaluation and detection service for pests in your home. Whether it is your usual residential or a second property in which you are not living, you will find specialized support to restore peace of mind to your home through a rigorous protocol with a guarantee of success.

Hiring a team of professionals for the prevention and extermination of pests will not only avoid suffering but is also highly recommended since not all bacteria and species can be treated in the same way. Small rodents, for example, perform an important function within the urban ecosystem, so their reproduction must be controlled but they cannot be eliminated.

If you want to receive an assessment on the risk of pests appearing, want to activate a prevention protocol or urgently need to carry out a treatment in your home, contact us at info@karsanhome.com or call us at (+34) 617 757 759.