Tips For Keeping Pests Out Of Your Apartment

Controlling pests in an apartment can be tricky, especially if your landlord isn’t as proactive about it as they should be. To make matters worse, larger apartment complexes and multi-family homes can make pinpointing the cause of a pest infestation even harder. If pests make their way into one apartment, they can easily enter other apartments in the building through walls, ventilation systems, doors, windows, and more. In this article, we’ll offer some tips on how you can prevent insects, rodents, and birds from infesting your apartment building! Looking for pest control solutions in the Greater New Orleans area? Contact Pied Piper Pest Control Inc today at (504) 366-1333!

Pest Proofing Your Apartment

One of the most effective strategies for preventing pest infestations in your apartment is to do some general pest proofing. A good way to start is to ensure that any holes or cracks leading to the outdoors are sealed. You can do this by contacting your apartment manager or by doing it yourself, sealing cracks using screens or caulk. Once you’ve closed any cracks and holes in your apartment, the next best way to prevent pests is to be vigilant with your cleaning. 

• Be sure to keep all trash in sealed containers and take it out regularly. 
• Keep your kitchen counters and floors clean by wiping them down and sweeping regularly. 
• Seal all food in air-tight containers and periodically clean out your pantry.
• Check for and repair any leaks under your sinks and refrigerator.

Second Hand Furniture

One common cause of pest infestations in apartments is unchecked second-hand furniture. Whenever you are planning on bringing a piece of furniture into your apartment, be sure to check it thoroughly for bed bugs, beetles, fleas, and other insects. If you discover any of these bugs, you should be sure to fully exterminate them before bringing the furniture into your apartment.

Traveling

One more common cause of pest infestations in apartment buildings is the fact that pests can come with you when you return from traveling. Pests like bed bugs, fleas, and other insects can latch onto you in hotel rooms, planes, buses, stores, and more. Before returning from travel, be sure to thoroughly check your belongings for any signs of pests. 

Contact Pied Piper Pest Control!

If you have any questions about pest control in apartments or are looking for a pest control solution in the Greater New Orleans area, contact Pied Piper Pest Control! We provide pest control solutions for various insects and other pests! Call us today at (504) 366-1333, or fill out the contact form on our website!