As Malaysians, we love coming together during festive seasons and always look forward to the celebrations. The open houses, good food, the decorations – but unfortunately, pests look forward to it too. We get so busy preparing for the festivity, but pest-proofing our house is often overlooked.
Here are some tips on how to pest-proof your home, to keep out unwanted guests (pests)!
π§Ή 1. Clean all unseen areas
We always start by cleaning the big things like washing the curtains, sofas, bed, the inner part of refrigerator, but we often leave out places where pests love to hide.
Focus on;
Accumulated food crumbs that rolled under cabinets, grease, and moisture are the #1 attraction for pests.
π 2. Be Extra Careful With Festive Food Storage
We often stock up biscuits, dry food for our guests, but if they are not properly stored, pests would think that we bought it for them!
How to store food properly:
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Store food in airtight containers
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If food crumbs drop on the floor, clean thoroughly
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Always check if packaging has holes
Don’t leave unfinished food out on the table all night – you must be unconsciously inviting pests for a feast if you do that.
πͺ 3. Seal Entry Points
When guest visit, some of us leaves doors and windows open for ventilation that provides They can also enter through gaps and floor traps.
Check and fix:
Pests often access through small gaps. To settle long term pest problems, always start by finding the entry point and seal it.
ποΈ 4. Rubbish Disposal
When there are more guests – it just means more garbage. Garbage must be properly managed and treated regularly so that it does not emit smell that attracts pest.
What to do:
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Empty indoor rubbish daily
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Tie bags tightly, make sure there are no leakage
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Wash bins with soap after disposal
Pests detect smells through specialized receptors on their antennae. Thus, if your bin overflow and are left uncovered, pests will detec it and find their way into your house.
π 5. Schedule Pest Control Treatment Before and After Festive Season
Imagine a rat running around your house when your guests are paying you a visit. If you don’t freak out, your guests will. To prevent this from happening, always plan a pest control treatment 7-14 days before festival. If you are already facing existing pest issues in your home, it is advisable to book your pest control provider for a bi-weekly pest control treatment a month earlier, to solve the pest issue before the festival.
This is to prevent:
Right after the celebration, don’t forget to schedule a pest control session too. This is because statistics showed a 10-30% increase in pest service request in the weeks after major festive seasons (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali).
The most common pests reported are cockroaches, ants, rodents, flies. Do not wait and delay pest control treatment only until the infestation goes out of control. This will increase the need of treatment frequency – which means more money needs to be forked out.
π Conclusion
Celebration and festivities are about prosperity, happiness, and the most important thing – enjoying the warmth and company of our friends and family – not pests running across our living room.
The last thing any of us wants is for a cockroach or any other pest to spoil the festive spirit — crawling across the kitchen floor and living room, or worse, startling our guests during an open house. After all the effort we put into decorating, cooking, and preparing a warm, welcoming home, encountering an unwelcome visitor can quickly turn excitement into stress, and maybe a little shame.
So, when we are preparing for the celebration – cleaning, decorating, and stocking up food, don’t forget to kick the pest out of your house and prevent them from entering too.
Sincerae Services Pest Specialist Team are always ready to tackle your pest problems or prevent pests from spreading in your home. Our team specialises in ant control, cockroach control, rodent control, bed bugs control, flies control, mosquito control, termite control, and more.
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