With the onset of increase in diseases in metros like Mumbai, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the biggest cause behind them are the uncleanliness, poor sanitation and lack of hygiene. These circumstances gives way for pest infestations leading to health issues such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, typhoid, diahorea, etc. At homes, the biggest reason for pest infestation is the unclean environment. Cockroaches, bed bugs and rodents are the most commonly found pests and are known for the diseases they spread.
The following points describe an ‘unhygienic environment’ and the reason for various pest infestations:
- Wet garbage, they invite cockroaches and vulnerable grounds for their breeding.
- Kitchen left uncleaned after food is served or prepared invite rodents who enter houses in search of such leftover food.
- Leftover food is also the biggest reason for ant infestation.
Here are a few household remedies and precautions to help you keep these pests at bay:
- Ensure you clear your kitchen garbage before bed time. Make sure the trash can is covered at all times and garbage bags are well sealed when left out for collection to avoid inviting rodents even in the neighborhood.
- Clear up your sink at night before sleeping. Keep your kitchen tops and floor clear of any left-over food bits and crumbs. Keep the area dry at all times.
- Bed bugs are one of the most notorious pests found at home. They not only multiply at highest rates, but also are hardest to get rid of. Hence, inspect your mattress while changing the bedsheet and look for bed bugs, should you suspect an infestation, book a pest control inspection immediately.
- To keep cockroaches out of your premises, ensure the bathroom, and under the sink drainage holes are sealed at all times. These are the first places cockroaches enter into your homes.
- Rodents are also one of the biggest pest menace in a city like Mumbai, especially in areas like Dahisar, Thane, Goregaon, Borivali, Kandivali, Mahim, where open sewages are within the vicinity. They often climb through the building pipes and enter your home. Therefore, make sure getting your building inspected by a professional pest control agency in Mumbai, who are experience in rodent behavior.
- Seal up cracks and small openings along the foundation of the house.
A lot of times you may be taking up these measures to ensure least infestation, however if you have one of those neighbor who doesn’t bother much about keeping their home and surroundings clean, then all your efforts may go down the drain. It is also very important to spread awareness among your family, neighbors and friends about hygiene and cleanliness to ensure pests elimination to its best. However, these remedies and precautions are more or less temporary and if a permanent solution is required, one should opt for an experience and licensed Pest Control Company.