Many different types of pests can be attracted to your house and call it their home and some of these pests can be extremely invasive, as well as cause untold damage. Homeowners should keep vigilant and know what signs to look for to be able to protect their home and eradicate and pests at the first sign. Below you will see some of the most common pest warning signs to look out for that will help you to protect your home and family.
Look For Droppings
A classic sign that you may have a problem with pests in your home is finding droppings, which could come from many different critters such as mice and rats. As well as finding feces, you may also notice a smell of animal urine which tells you that you have had visitors and will need to address the situation. When it comes to pest control estimates Sunshine Coast companies provide, there are many qualified experts you can call on to get a free quote to eradicate the pests from your home.
Look For Nests
Depending on the type of creature that has invaded your home, you may need to look closely for signs of nesting as this can often take place in areas that you cannot see, such as in between walls and under floorboards. Look for grass cuttings, leaves, shredded paper, and other similar items that pests can use to create a nest. If you know you have a problem and cannot find the nest, call the experts to deal with the issue and ensure that the problem is eradicated once and for all.
Look For Grease Marks
Pests such as rodents will use the same walkways repeatedly, and can often start to leave grease marks on the surface of where they walk. These marks are a tell-tale sign that you have a rodent problem and you should address the issue immediately before they have time to breed.
Look For Damage
Another warning sign that you may have a problem with pests is that there is damage to your home. You will want to look for things such as chewed cables, holes and obvious marks that have been caused by chewing. As well as looking for damage to your home, you will also want to look at your furniture, especially if it is made from wood. Pests such as termites can cause significant issues in a home, including structural damage if they are not addressed early enough.
You will also want to check out your garden and look for signs that something has been eating the plants or killing off your lawn, which can also mean that you have a problem. There are pests such as voles, moles, crickets, beetles, and loads more that can do significant damage to your home and garden that will cost you a small fortune to rectify, if not caught early enough.
These are just a few of the things that you need to look out for and for a more detailed list, you will want to contact your local pest control experts and get their advice.
