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Things Mice Don't Want You to Know | Reader's Digest
Using trash cans with lids that securely close can help to roll-up the welcome sign to common household pests. To avoid attracting pests, be sure to use trash cans that come with securely closed lids for all indoor and outdoor garbage containers.
A lot of pest control professionals are now using integrated pest management, or IPM, to deal with bugs. This is a more analytical approach that minimizes the use of pesticides and instead focuses on why your home has pests.
Did you know that gutters packed with debris provide a perfect moist environment which attracts many types of household pests - including termites? As part of a bug-deterrent strategy, try to maintain clean gutters at all times - especially during rainy seasons.