THE BUG LIFE

Hey there! Like us, insects require food, shelter, and a nice comfortable place to sleep. Unknowingly, we could sometimes be inviting them in ourselves in our very own homes. Let’s delve into why these little buggers might want to hang out in our spaces and how we can politely usher them out for good.

Bright Lights at Night

Seen any beetles, moths or crane flies flying around your porch light? These nocturnal fliers navigate by the moon and can become disoriented by bright, white lights. Replacement of all your outdoor bulbs with a soft yellow helps a lot. They don’t see yellow light the same way we do, so they’ll keep flying by without stopping in for a visit.

Potted Plants 

Before you bring those lovely green plants indoors, take a good look at them. Look under the leaves, over the soil and around the base of the pot. You could get spiders, beetles or some other tiny visitors trying to come inside.

Leaky Plumbing 

Do you have a drip under the sink or behind the fridge? These wet areas are like a VIP lounge for insects like cockroaches and silverfish. Doing a monthly check-up and repairing leaks as soon as you notice them can keep these uninvited guests away.

Paper Bag Pile-Up 

Before: Hoarding stacks of paper shopping bags in the kitchen? They may very well become a cockroach hangout. These little beasts can eat, nest and even lay eggs in the creases of the bags. Don’t let them stockpile and turn your space into a roach motel recycle or reuse those bags quickly.

Garden Debris

If your backyard is an overgrown thicket of bushes or a lopsided pile of leaves, it may be a paradise for critters like spiders and beetles. Keeping your yard clean may prevent these pests from taking the leap to your home.

Overripe Fruit

Have you ever come home to find a crop-dusting party of fruit flies partying over your fruit bowl? These tiny bugs are attracted to overly ripe fruit and their population can increase super quickly! Storing fruit in the refrigerator or composting it before it rots can also help keep those flies at bay.

Cracks and Gaps 

An annual inspection for cracks or gaps around your windows, doors and even pet doors goes a long way to keeping spiders and other small insects outside where they belong. Please keep closing any access to the area to keep the bugs out.

Grains in the Pantry

Pantry moths and their larvae can enter your home in everyday groceries. They’re very fast multipliers and they can chew right through cardboard! Keep your grains in airtight containers, and be on the lookout for these little pests.

Mulch and Compost  

Love composting? Note, however, that you should still keep your compost pile at least six inches away from your home’s foundation. This helps keep any curious insects from wanting to come on in.

Second-hand Furniture 

Fancy some vintage furniture? Just be sure to check each piece for any evidence of bugs or eggs before bringing it into your house. Better safe than sorry, right!

By knowing what is drawing in these bugs and taking a few simple preventive measures, you can have a home that is both cozy and critter-free.

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