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The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

Posted On 04 Mar 2018
By : Snow White
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Tag: damage, pest, Pest Control, pests

Pests are not only annoying and disgusting, they are also capable of damaging your home and turning your living space into a nightmare. Battling with pests is no easy task, but with a little precaution, you can prevent your home from being invaded without having to spend large sums of money on removing them from your house.

We have prepared a list of top five of the most dangerous pests that you need to watch out for in 2018.

Cockroach

There is a good reason cockroaches are consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous, invasive and disgusting pests that can invade your home. Once your house gets infested with cockroaches, it could be a real nightmare to remove them.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

On top of that, cockroaches pose a health risk for humans, because they can spread dangerous parasites and pathogens. Since cockroaches like damp, dark places they can often invade your garage, basement but also your kitchen.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

In case you have a serious problem with cockroaches, it is best you hire a professional who will take care of the infestation in your home.

Woodpeckers

As their name implies, woodpeckers inhabit forests and can be found in wooded areas across North America. These birds use trees for both food and shelter, but they are easily attracted to houses and items made of wood.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

Woodpeckers can become a serious problem by affecting the wooden areas of your home. However, please keep in mind that it is not permitted to kill a woodpecker in the U.S.

Termites

The National Pest Management Association estimates that damage to property caused by termites exceeds $5 billion.

Termites can penetrate your home and establish a colony, and if left unchecked they can inflict a serious damage to your home structure. Once the termite infestation has already occurred, you will need professional help to deal with the problem.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

If you want to avoid termite infestation and the expenses that it involves, there are a few steps you can take as a precaution.

To prevent termites from invading, start by filling in the cracks and crevices in your house. You can also have a termite control team conduct annual inspections.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

Mice

You may not think of mice as a real threat to your home, but you would be wrong to underestimate the damage they might cause. Mice can easily damage your furniture, floors and electrical installations, not to mention that mice droppings contain everything from bacteria to dangerous viruses.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

As with other home invading pests, mice will infiltrate your living space in search of shelter and food and once they build their nests, getting rid of them can become a real nightmare.

Pigeons

Pigeons are well-adapted to living in major urban areas and they may even move to your home and cause damage to the structure. Because they have adapted to the urban environment, pigeons often roost on skyscrapers and other tall buildings, but they can easily invade your attic as well.

The Top 5 Destructive Pests That can Damage Your Home in 2018

Pigeons spread airborne disease, their droppings contain bacteria and acid that can cause damage to certain stone materials.

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