Roaches are a common presence in Florida homes.
Florida is the southernmost state in the Continental United States. Due to its tropical climate, pests are a consistent problem throughout the year in Florida. Pest control companies are often called to deal with such matters, but enlisting their help can be costly and invasive, in addition to allowing the introduction of many harsh, caustic chemicals that you may not want in your home. There are a number of methods a Floridian homeowner can use to deal with common pests such as Palmetto Bugs (cockroaches), silverfish, termites, and fleas. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Palmetto Bugs, Cockroaches and Silverfish
1. Empty your kitchen garbage regularly and frequently.
2. Clean your garbage can and any food spills as often as you can using soap and water.
3. Clean any food spills that happen, whenever they happen, especially those containing sugar and those in dark places.
4. Place a small amount of Boric acid in any place where cockroaches and silverfish tend to be seen. Make sure to place Boric acid only in places where pets and small children cannot access it.
5. Seal any cracks and spaces that cockroaches and silverfish may be using to access your home. These include door sweeps, windows, and screens near heating vents. Make sure they are all completely closed.
Fleas
6. Wash your pet's bedding and vacuum all crevices where fleas have been seen.
7. Give your pet a thorough bath using a shampoo specifically formulated to combat the presence of fleas.
8. Apply a monthly topical anti-flea treatment to your pet such as Frontline or Advantage. You will have to massage the product into the skin of your pet.
9. Spray your home with a flea fogger to kill any additional fleas or eggs.
Termites
10. Spray any wood at risk in your home with peppermint oil to discourage the interest of termites.
11. Spray the areas that termites are using to access your home with peppermint oil.
12. Remove any stacks of dead wood outside your home that termites may be using to propagate.
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