Spotting a Pest Infestation

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Spotting a Pest Infestation
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• Australia, thanks to its sunny and humid climate,
  is a favourite place for a number of creatures
  that are considered as pests by humans. These
  vermin are a regular fixture in our homes and
  offices, but when their numbers increase, it is
  called infestation which can be a serious
  problem. Some of the most common pests found in
  human habitations are ants, spiders, mice and
  rats, bugs, mites, etc. Some of these are easy to
  spot with naked eye, while others are so small
  that their presence doesnt become apparent till
  its very late. It is always recommended that
  residential pest control not be ignored when the
  first signs of infestation become apparent.
  Either on your own or by hiring a Perth pest
  control company, always try to nip the problem in
  the bud before it can create big damages.
• So how do you know for sure when to consider the
  presence of a particular creature as a sign of
  infestation? Below we share some tips on how to
  deal with an infestation when it comes to some of
  the most common pests

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• Ants
• There are about 3000 different types of ants in
  Australia out of which around 1200 species are
  found commonly in human habitations. Ants nests
  are notoriously difficult to spot and destroy. If
  you start noticing that ant population is
  increasing in your home, try the following steps
  
• Destroy scouting ants
• Seal the various entry points like cracks in the
  walls or floorboards
• Use soap water spray on the ants
• Use certain items like chalk, white vinegar and
  spices to keep the ants away, etc.
• However, if the above mentioned tricks fail,
  immediately call a residential pest control
  company such as BP Direct so as to eliminate the
  infestation completely and effectively.

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• Fleas
• Fleas are a big problem for both human and animal
  inhabitations of a home. Our pets like dogs and
  cats that have warm skin and fur are especially
  susceptible to flea attacks. So if you notice
  youre your pets are scratching and itching
  themselves, they might have got fleas, and which
  means your home has been infested as well.
  Consult an expert commercial pest control company
  on how to get rid of these vermin.
• Rodents
• Rodents (rats and mice) are one of the biggest
  threats to our buildings when it comes to
  infestation. They not only contaminate our
  stored food and destroy wires, clothes, papers
  and other valuables by chewing on them, but also
  carry deadly diseases. And hence, signs like claw
  marks on wood or dust, chewed wires/clothes, rat
  droppings, visual sightings, etc. should be taken
  seriously since these could mean that your homes
  have been infested by rodents.