Nobody likes uninvited guests, especially when they have six legs or long tails, and if you’re on the ground level of an apartment, chances are you’ve seen your fair share of creepy crawlies. Colorado Pest Control has seen it all, and we’ve compiled some amazing tips to prevent pests in ground-level apartments. Whether you are an apartment complex owner or a resident, these helpful tips will keep pests like rodents, bedbugs, and fleas away from your space. If these tips don’t help, Colorado Pest Control is just a free consultation call away!
Keep Away Rodents in Ground-Level Apartments
The first step in using rodent control in your apartment is sealing all entry points. Inspect the exterior of your apartment for any cracks or holes and seal them with caulking or steel wool to prevent rodents from entering. If you’re unfamiliar with proper sealing techniques, the commercial pest control experts at Colorado Pest Control are just a call away.
Bedbug Treatment in Ground-Level Apartments
Inspection is one of the most important things when trying to prevent bed bugs. Regularly inspect your apartment for bed bugs, paying special attention to seams and crevices in the mattress, box spring, and bed frame.
You should also keep a mattress cover on your bed, regularly wash your sheets, and clean second-hand furniture thoroughly. The best bed bug treatments use chemical methods to permanently remove infestations. If your bedbug problem persists, call Colorado Pest Control.
Prevent Fleas in Bottom-Floor Apartments
The easiest thing to do in your bottom-floor apartment to prevent fleas is to vacuum regularly. Fleas and their eggs can be vacuumed up, so use a vacuum cleaner to remove them from your apartment. Be sure to dispose of the vacuum bag properly after each use.
You should also keep your pet treated. If you have pets, make sure they are treated with flea and tick medication and keep them groomed regularly. If these methods are not yielding success after one egg cycle (about one week), then you should contact commercial pest control.
General Pest Prevention
Using DIY traps and repellents can also be useful, but should be done with caution as they may contain toxic chemicals. Natural repellents like peppermint oil are a good method of pest control.
When pests infect one apartment, they can quickly spread. If you think you may have an infestation, call the commercial pest control experts at Colorado Pest Control today for a free consultation.
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