Many common household pests, such as houseflys, spiders, wasps, and mosquitoes, represent a potential health risk if not controlled. The key to keeping such household pests away is to deny them food, water and shelter.

Here are several proven methods of keeping common household pests at bay:

1) Keep food stored in tightly sealed glass or plastic containers.

2) Clean up all crumbs and spills immediately.

3) Keep sink areas clean and dry.

4) Clean garbage cans regularly, and secure their lids.

5) Fill all cracks and crevices, and repair all torn screens.

6) Cover chimney and flue openings with spark-arresting screening.

7) Electric bug zappers, while virtually ineffective against most stinging and biting insects, such as wasps and mosquitoes, do lure other flying insects away from the patio, pool and picnic areas at night.

Sprinkle a few broken up bay leaves on windowsills to combat invading ants. If the ants head straight for your flour and sugar bins, place a couple of bay leaves inside. Replace the leaves every month.

9) Don’t use “all-purpose” pesticides. They often lack the one ingredient needed to kill a specific pest. For information and advice on how to select the safest and most effective pesticide, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service.

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