Do It Yourself Pest Control Instant

If you can see light under your door, a bug can get in. Install heavy-duty door sweeps on all exterior exits.

DIY is great for maintenance, but call a professional if you see: on your foundation (a sign of termites). Widespread wood damage or "sawdust" piles.

Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet." DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL

A natural powder that dehydrates insects with exoskeletons (ants, fleas, roaches). Sprinkle it in cracks and crevices.

Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives If you can see light under your door, a bug can get in

A dime-sized hole is a front door for a mouse, and a crack the width of a credit card is an entry for a cockroach.

Peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oils are natural repellents for spiders and ants when mixed with water and sprayed near entries. When to Call the Pros Widespread wood damage or "sawdust" piles

Use silicone caulk for windows and door frames. Use expandable foam or steel wool for larger gaps around plumbing pipes.