For those who live in apartments, townhomes, or other rentals, pest control may seem like the last thing on your mind. Where homeowners have to worry about landscaping, the garage, and a dark basement, apartment living usually removes much of the maintenance required for pest control
However, apartments and other complexes are some of the toughest living spaces to contain pest infestations. The proximity of the units makes it difficult to pinpoint the origin of an infestation, and just because you maintain a clean lifestyle doesn’t guarantee that your neighbor does.
Bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, and rodents are just some of the pests that residents living nearby will share. It can be frustrating that, despite your best efforts to keep your home neat, you still find yourself dealing with a pest infestation. However, there are a few steps that apartment dwellers can take to help lessen the likelihood of pests making themselves at home in their living space.
Use Caution When Buying Secondhand Items
Bed bugs are pests that are notorious for hitchhiking into homes or apartments undetected. They attach themselves to clothing or furniture in hopes that you unknowingly bring them into your home. One of the quickest ways to introduce bed bugs into your apartment is through used furniture. Bed bugs travel not only in beds but also in couches, end tables, curtains, and other forms of decor. They will hide in the folds, nooks, and crannies of any used items, and without careful inspection, you will bring them inside.
Check Your Deliveries
Cockroaches are known to infiltrate delivery boxes and other items, especially food, left on your doorstep. Make sure to look over your packages carefully before bringing them into your home.
Pest Proofing Tips
Even if you don’t have a yard, there are still a few tips you can use to safeguard your apartment against pests.
- Dispose of garbage in sealed receptacles immediately.
- Wipe down kitchen counters, sweep floors, and clean up sticky spills.
- Vacuum at least once a week.
- Store pantry items and pet food in sealed plastic containers.
- Routinely check under the counters and sinks for any leaky pipes or standstill water.
- Don’t store any loose blankets, towels, or clothes under your bed unless they’re safely sealed in a plastic container.
If you see pests in your apartment, call your landlord to see if pest control is covered in your agreement. If you are responsible for your pest control, call Anver Pest Control to set up your free home inspection. We will help you eliminate pests from your apartment and provide recommendations to help keep pests away in the future. Reach out to our experts today!