Fight Back Against Household Creepy Crawlies

It’s never pleasant finding an insect or two sneaking around your home – and you know that if you’ve found one there are many more that you can’t see! But what can you do t get rid of the critters?

How to get rid of creepy crawlies in the house?

The Fiji Times Online gave some tips on keeping unwanted insects at bay.

Cockroaches

• Do a big cleanup and get rid of any clutter that the cockroaches will call home.
• Spills should be wiped up immediately and the space under freezers and sinks should be kept clean.
• In particular, food spills should be carefully avoided at night as this is when cockroaches are most active.
• Food should be stored securely before being stored.

Bedbugs

• The luggage of all visitors should be checked carefully.
• Take a good look at your own luggage when you return home from a trip.
• If bedbugs are found on a mattress it should be left out in the sun along with nearby bags to kill the insects.

Centipedes

• Rubbish needs to be stored and disposed off properly, especially if it’s being kept in a dark or damp area.
• All entry points to the home, such as exposed pipes or sinks should be washed with soapy water.
• All bedding should be checked at night and if a serious infestation is detected, a pest control company should be called as soon as possible.