North New Mexico is the home of so many different pests. But, this summer expect to find more of these pests as you go your daily summer activities.
Fleas
Fleas are parasites that are common in mammals and birds. They survive by sucking the blood out of their prey. However, fleas can transmit diseases and are a constant nuisance in New Mexico. In fact, 107 species of fleas live in New Mexico. 33 species of fleas have been known to be positive for sylvatic plague. Their common hosts are wild animals and rodents that can transfer their fleas to people who handle them.
To make sure your home is not plagued by fleas, make certain there are no rodents or wild animals going around your premises. It is also not wise to kill the rodent if they are found because the fleas will just transfer to their next prey, such as your dogs or cats. It is essential to trap these animals instead and have them removed from your area.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs are known to be active all year round, but an increase of report on bed bugs happen mostly during summer. They are one of the most difficult pests to treat because they are great hitchhikers and attack when their victims are asleep. Bed bugs are commonly found hiding in crevices and cracks. They can even be found in seams, mattresses, box spring, couches and tables.
With each blood meal, these bugs can lay 12 eggs each, and in just a couple of months these bugs can create an infestation. Treatment for these pest can be costly, especially if it means that some of the furniture will be replaced. Some of the most common treatments for bed bug infestations are heat treatments, insecticides, and calling a professional exterminator for help.
Cockroach
The intense heat brought by summer in North New Mexico brings the arrival of more cockroaches. A single home can have a variety of these heat-seeking pests. When a home is infested by them, they will eat anything, and will constantly be in contact with contaminated material. They carry pathogens in their body that allows them to contaminate anything they touch.
Cockroaches reproduce faster during the summer because they can find more food during that time. There are means to get rid of them, especially during the summer to avoid infestation, such as with the use of baits and insecticides. Keep in mind that even the cleanest house can have cockroaches, your solution to stop them is to allow proper sanitation and vigilance to their existence.
Flies
Fly problems are a common occurrence in North New Mexico. While some people may not care about their appearance even when they mistakenly get inside the kitchen, having them around will allow your home be vulnerable to the different diseases they can transmit. Flies can easily contaminate food and surfaces as they go on their way. They will breed and grow into a full infestation if they are left alone.
To get rid of flies, better search where their breeding ground is. Make sure that the trash lid is always closed and secured, and the kitchen is always clean. Fly traps and insecticides can also be used to control them from getting inside your home. Keep in mind that if your home is unsanitary, and you have garbage piles and clogged gutters around these flies will be more attracted to live with you.
Protect your property and your loved ones from pests! For professional and effective pest control, call Preventive Pest Control in New Mexico or visit Albuquerque Pest Control.