Monsoon in India is one of the most awaited seasons, as it gives us a relief from the scorching heat of the summer. But as we try to escape a bad rainy day by staying indoors, so do the pests.
While providing us the relief from the summer heat, rainy season also creates weather favorable for pest invasion. It creates perfect breeding grounds for several pests to thrive in. And as they thrive and multiply, they become a source of several mild to fatal diseases. Therefore, knowing how to prevent as well as deal with them during their breeding period can help you and your family remain healthy throughout the season.
Common Pests during Monsoons and ways to control them:
Houseflies
One of the most annoying and hazardous pest menaces during monsoon is houseflies. They thrive in all seasons, but multiply rapidly with a combination of moisture and heat. But a few simple actions can keep them at bay. Garbage cans should be kept tightly closed and try to keep garbage away from doors. Also make sure that the property is free from any dead rodents or animals that might be breeding grounds for maggots. Soak a piece of cloth or sponge in eucalyptus oil, place it in a jar. Keep the jar open in the preferred room. Also, camphor is another great deterrent for flies. All you need to do is light a few pieces of camphor to spread the fumes throughout the room.
Rodents:
Rats are dirty rodents that enter homes mainly during monsoon. When their underground burrows get filled with water, they come out to seek shelter in our homes. But, there are many ways we can avoid them entering ours. The smell of onions is odious to these nasty rodents. Just slice an onion and keep it inside or near their holes. Make sure there are no leftover food items uncovered in the kitchen. Also, the pungent smell of chilies makes it hard for the rats to breathe and threatens their survival.
Mosquitoes:
Mosquitoes thrive and breed in monsoon. Their habitat is found very easily by them i.e. stagnant water. To avoid them, one very easy trick is to fill a bowl of water and put a piece of camphor in it and place it in a corner in a room. Make sure you remove all the stagnant water from your house and take care that all the flower pots are drained regularly to prevent from water staying too long at one place.
Cockroaches
Another biggest menace of monsoon is the outburst of cockroaches. Getting rid of roaches naturally can be a slow process. Getting rid of them naturally can helps you keep your family from being exposed to harmful chemicals, as well as prevents it from reoccurring.First step to follow is to clean the house thoroughly, because cockroaches are attracted to food residue. Seal all the cracks and holes that they may be coming from. Fix all the water leaks as they like damp situations; they are attracted to water and moisture.
The methods mentioned above can surely help you fight the types of monsoon pests, but when the menace is too much to handle, or to effectively fight pests, contact a professional and licensed pest control agency. A good agency can manage out all the known and unknown pests from your house, thus leaving you to enjoy the season worry-free.