Ants. They're the bane of my existence I tell you! I don't mean to imply that I have a dirty house, although it certainly isn't at the same sparkling standards I had pre children! However no matter how much I clean, with a toddler, a 5 month old who is just starting solids, and two hounds living with us, there is bound to be food crumbs, sticky substances and unidentifiable objects around which must look pretty attractive to the average ants which might be lurking around the place.
I have a confession to make. I'm terrified of creepy crawlies. I hate having to get close to them to evict or eradicate them as required. That's why I'd much rather stop them from coming into the house (and therefore anywhere near me!) in the first place. Luckily, there are some great products on the market that let you do this, and if you're time poor (and lazy) like me, you can choose a set and forget automatic option like Mortein Naturgard Auto Protect. It comes in both a Eucalyptus and an Odourless option, but I prefer the scent free choice for our house.
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| Tip: Don't give ants the chance to find a food source. Cover food (check fruit!), clean cooking and eating utensils and make sure your bin is sealed. |
Now, you may note that of the pests I listed above, spiders (ugh) and a few other common ones aren't mentioned. Let's be honest here. I live in Australia, home of venomous spiders and other scary pests. So in addition to my automatic pest protection, I also like to have a portable solution to use the instant I see a crawling beastie.
A staple in my cupboard is therefore a crawling insect spray, and Mortein do some great ones. The one I have kills cockroaches, spiders, ants, fleas, silverfish and more. It even has a built in attractant made from oranges that lures cockroaches, and keeps killing crawling insects for up to six months!
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| Tip: Cockroaches feed on rotting garbage and food scraps, so mop up spills, empty rubbish bins regularly and keep an eye on your compost bin! |
Coming into the rainy season, many pests will be trying to find shelter indoors. Be prepared and make sure that you won't be sharing your house with anything you haven't invited in!
For more information about pest control at home, visit http://www.mortein.com.au/
Disclaimer: I received samples of Mortein products to use. All opinions are my own.
I'm liking the sound of the set and forget option. I'd rather prefer that pests didn't exist and is a problem that happens other people in other planets.
ReplyDeleteI'd like that too. I'd also like it if someone could come up with a better grasshopper prevention technique than the compression method.... :)
DeleteWell, fear is a self-defense mechanism, and it is often justified. This is especially true on matters of insects and pests, who not only destroy properties and possessions, but can also carry harmful diseases. We should really guard ourselves from these things, and keep them from overwhelming our house. Take care!
ReplyDeleteAlta Peng @ Liberty Pest Inc.
Creepy crawlies are truly something to be fear with, particularly those wild insects which you do not know the poison that they may bear. Aside from that, they tend to cause damage they can inflict at your home and even to your crops. In this case, I guess it’s better be rid of them than wait for they problem they cause to get worse.
ReplyDeleteKristy Harrington @ Antac Pest