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Pests and insects like houseflies, ants, mosquitoes, cockroaches and lizards are a nuisance to health and comfort the home. Though many people use generous amounts insecticides their many forms – sprays, coils, nets, etc. – it seems that it has little or no effect these creatures. Therefore, the only way to ensure that our homes are pest-free is to make our surroundings as non-conducive as possible for their breeding and presence.

Mosquitoes are parasites that live the blood man and other animals, and they are also carriers deadly diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Mosquitoes breed stagnant water. So, we should never leave any water stagnant for an extended time. We have to ensure that water does not collect any area surrounding our homes and make it possible for mosquitoes to breed. Likewise, drains and pipes should be cleaned regularly.

Spiders like to spin cobwebs dark corners inside and outside the house. Therefore, it is wise to clean these corners once a while so that these infrequent corners do not become homes for spiders and other creepy crawlies.

Houseflies breed the rubbish. Many people leave their trash open garbage bins, which attracts flies. The flies will then swarm over to the kitchen and infect the food left open plates and pans. The best way to keep flies away is to keep food covered all times. Rubbish should be disposed plastic bags tied securely with a knot before putting it into the garbage bin. The garbage bin should also be always covered.

Ants and cockroaches search for bits food lying about the house. Cockroaches also thrive filth and dirt. Therefore, ensure that the house, especially the kitchen, is swept and cleaned every day so that no food particles are left the floor. All eating and cooking utensils should be kept pest-proof containers. Drawers and cabinets should also be checked periodically to ensure that ants and cockroaches are not breeding within them.

Therefore, to ensure that our homes are pest-free, we have to adopt cleanliness and hygiene as our way life.

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