You may have pest infestation in the home without knowing. Even if you do not see pests walking around in the home, it does not mean that you do not have pest hiding in crevices. Outlets offering pest control in east London can, however, help you to determine if your home is infested or not.  Nevertheless, you do not have to wait for these professionals to do things for you; you can check the home by yourself to determine if you have pest infestation or not; this will save a lot of money. In this write-up, we will teach you what to look out for to determine if your home is infested with pests or not.    

Why you need to check your home for pest infestation 

Many of the pests, aside from causing damages to furniture, clothes, fabrics, electrical fittings, cables and several other things in the home, they can also spread diseases. For example, cockroaches are known to spread various forms of diseases in the home.  The housefly is yet another example of a pest that can spread the Zika virus and several other diseases.  Consequently, you should be concerned about the presence of pests in your home.

Active pests          

Active pest infestations are somewhat easy to recognize in the home.  However, the signs displayed by the pests depend on the type of pest in question.  Even at that, the pests are very good at hiding and may be difficult to detect.  Look out for them in places like the bathroom and kitchen. Your search for active pest infestation should not be limited to the home interior; you can also take your search to outside the home, like under rocks and leaves around your home.

Dead bugs

You can easily detect dead bugs in places like basements and window ledges. The detection of dead bugs does not mean that the entire bug colony in your home is dead; it only means that other bugs are hiding in some other places in the home. You should be worried if you find a huge number of dead bugs; it is a sign that your home is the headquarters of a large bug colony.

Pest droppings

When you see pest droppings, it is a clear sign that there are pests inhabiting your home. The type of pest dropping you find can determine the type of pest to look for. If you cannot use the pests' droppings to identify the type of pest in question, you can get in touch with euro pest control outlets for professional help.  Additionally, be on the lookout for signs of bed bugs and roach eggs in the home.

Look for evidence of nesting

Nesting is a good way to detect if you have pests hiding in your home or not. Nests are usually made by mice and rats; these rodents can also use practically any item to make their nests, including papers, clothing, leaves, foams and the likes.  Get hold of a flashlight and check all the nooks and crannies in your home for these nests. Also, check the interiors of cabinets and your kitchen.  If you see things like shredded paper, it is a sign that you have a pest problem.

Odd sounds and smells               

Some smells and sounds can equally indicate the presence of pests in the home. If you are having a bed bug infestation problem, you will perceive a musty, sweet odor in the home. If it is mice, you will perceive a musty, urine smell.  Rats, on the other hand, give off an ammonia-like smell in the home.  The smell produced by roaches is oily in nature; this smell is similar to that of a fecal soy sauce. The smell of garbage in the home can equally attract pests.

Additionally, you should listen well for the pattering of rodents' feet as they move around the home.  You can check for mice and rats behind walls and under floorboards.  Some other sounds to look out for are scurrying sounds, squeaking, gnawing and scratching on the walls.  If you listen well, you can hear clearly as larger bugs make sounds in the home interior.

Gnaw marks and holes

These are perfect indications that you have rodents in your home. Look out for those small holes in the floors and walls, as well as, holes outside your home. They are all signs that rodents are having a field day inside and outside your home. Never forget to also check for burrows in weedy areas and garbage areas outside the property. Rats are in the habit of gnawing at things in the home; therefore, gnawing sings indicate rat infestation.

Conclusion

The points mentioned above can help in detecting pest infestation in the home. When you notice any of these signs, it is time to call in professionals offering pest control in east London if you reside in this area.     

Author's Bio: 

Cynthia Madison