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As a homeowner, you have every reason to keep pets outside your compound. Unfortunately, sometimes the changing weather, such as increased humidity and warm air as well as our lifestyles, attracts these unwelcome guests into our space. Since pets are good at hiding, it can take time before you know they are in your home. Unfortunately, the more time they take in the hideout, the more likely they’ll multiply causing troubles. Am sure you don’t want that to happen. Therefore, if you want to prevent pest infestation, you need to master the arts of identifying them in your house before it’s late. Whether its rats, termites, bugs or any other pet, the following top signs will alert you that there is a problem:
Pest Droppings
Pets are good hiders. But since they are living organisms, they’ll excrete at some point. If you notice any unusual droppings in your house, that’s a strong indication that the nuisance creatures are in your home. As such, you may want to focus on hideouts such as attic, basement and crawl spaces, among other common hideouts. If you can’t locate the pests, you can contact professional exterminators to help you through.
Strange Sounds
If you experience squeaking, whining or scuttling sounds in your house, more so at night, then that should tell you of something-pest infestation. Pests such as termites have sensitive antennae which produce vibrations when eating. Other than termites, other pests will also cause some noises as they move around your home at night, scavenging for food.
Grease Marks or Tracks
The majority of pets tend to use the same route each day they come out of hiding. With frequent movement, they suddenly develop greasy marks, footprints or urine trails on the pathways. Therefore, if you ever notice suspicious marks, you should treat that as an alert. Seeking professional pest control services will help you identify the type of pest and appropriate control measures.
Damage on Wood
If there is one material that pests like hiding on is the wood products. This is because wood products are good insulators, hence offering favorable temperatures. Also, it is easy for them to make holes and cracks for hideouts. As a homeowner, you can take your time and inspect the integrity of your wood products, including furniture, beds, roof beams and cabinets. If you notice the presence of discarded wings, urine stains, pinholes and discoloration, then the chances are that there are pets around.
Final Thoughts
Pests are problematic organisms. Therefore, it’s always good that you prevent them when they are still the lowest in their numbers. While sometimes it’s difficult to notice pest infestation, the above-mentioned signs will always help you through. If you have any suspicion or have difficulty detecting pests, you can seek professional pest control services.
About the Author
Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors and researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure. You can connect with her on Facebook right here and Twitter right here.
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