Moving to a new place can be exciting for you and your loved ones. Moving can be a stressful experience for your family. However, it can also provide an opportunity for pests. These pests are not to be taken with you if you have a pest problem or you just want to get rid of them. Bed bugs
Bed bugs can be a nightmare for homeowners. Bed bugs can make a home extremely difficult to rid of once they are established. It is important to avoid bed bugs when you move.
Be careful if you think you can leave bed bugs behind when you move. Bedding, furniture, mattresses and bedding can all be easily carried by bed bugs. It is best to get rid of bed bugs before you leave.
Professional bed bug treatment is recommended to avoid the possibility of your current infestation spreading to your new residence. It is recommended that all bedding and clothing be washed in hot water and dried on the highest setting. Any bed bugs or larvae living in the fabric will be killed by high temperatures.
You can also purchase new packaging materials if your items have been treated for bed bugs. Many bed bug treatments are not done with old suitcases and boxes. They are an ideal nesting spot for these tiny insects. You can keep bed bugs away by packing your belongings in clean, sealed bags.
A secondhand piece of furniture can also be a good idea to prevent bed bugs from entering a new house. If you have secondhand fabric items, it is possible that they are already infested. You should inspect any secondhand furniture you buy to make sure there are no new bed bugs in your new home. Professional treatment can be done on secondhand items to prevent bed bugs.
Although bed bugs can be hard to eliminate for people moving into a new home, professional pest control services are possible. DIY bed bug treatments are not always successful because they aren’t strong enough to eliminate the whole infestation.
2. Cockroaches
No matter if they are a result from the previous tenant or just snuck along with you on the move, cockroaches can also be difficult to eradicate without professional London pest control. Cockroaches are tough and can survive up to 3 months without food. This makes it easy to move to a new place for them.
Cockroaches often hide behind or under kitchen appliances. These items should be thoroughly checked if you plan to take them with you, or move into an apartment with them already installed. You can prevent cockroaches and other pests from moving into your new home by inspecting and cleaning all boxes and packaging.
We recommend that you inspect your property’s perimeter for any cracks or crevices before unpacking. You should seal all cracks and crevices that cockroaches might find.
3. Fleas
Fleas are commonly thought to be primarily pests of pets. However, they can live in carpets. Flea eggs are dormant and can live for many months without the help of a pet. A single flea can lay upto 2,000 eggs during its lifetime, so it’s important to address flea infestations early.
You may find fleas in your carpeted property if there were pets that had fleas. A flea infestation can be even more noticeable if there are no pets.
It’s a smart idea to vacuum all carpets in your home, including any new carpets.
We recommend bathing your pets and treating them with flea medication to avoid spreading fleas.
To completely eliminate the flea problem in your home, you should consider a professional flea treatment.
4. Rodents
It’s unlikely that rodents would move with your property. However, it is wise to check for entry points for rats or mice in your new home. We recommend sealing any gaps that may be present as rodents, particularly mice, are able to squeeze through them.
It is also important to ensure that any vegetation on the outside of your new house doesn’t touch the roof or aren’t in danger of being eaten by squirrels. Squirrels love to wreak havoc in loft spaces, so be sure to inspect these areas before you begin unpacking.
Older properties that have an old sewer system can be a breeding ground for rodents. As rats can swim through pipes, they can also be an entry point. These situations are just a few of the many that we can offer sewer-system-related solutions for.
You can also invest in professional proofing once you are settled in your new house to prevent rodent infestations from occurring. We recommend this, especially if you’ve moved to an area that has chickens or birds. This can help prevent rodent infestations.