If you’ve got pests, it may seem like you’ll never get rid of them. Sometimes it can seem like you are putting in a lot of effort and getting no results. If that is the case, you should read this article and get a few tips on how to get rid of them.

Plug holes that mice or other pests can enter with steel wool. Even though mice and rats can chew through a number of materials, these fine strands of metal are too tough for their teeth. Seal any opening that is over a half inch in diameter. Remember, these pests can fit through very tiny openings.

If you are concerned that you have bed bugs, do not try to remove your mattress from your home. Dragging it through the house is likely to spread the infestation. Instead, keep everything stored in that one location. You can add a “bed bug cover” to the mattress to try and contain the problem, although you will need to be seen by a pest control specialist.

You should regularly inspect the plumbing of your home and make sure you do not leave any traces of water, for instance under the pots you use for your plants or on your kitchen counter. Humidity can lead to a fungus infestation and leaks will provide pest with the water needed to survive.

There are dogs that are specially trained to detect termites. If an inspector checks your house on his own, he is only able to confirm that you are about one-third free of termites. A dog with the right training is able to check about 100 percent of the house. These dogs sniff out methane gas, which directly comes from termites eating your wood.

All food should be carefully stored away in sealed containers when not in use. Food scents attracts many different kinds of insects. Always take out the trash immediately when the container has reached its limit. Trash is yet another source of alluring smells for the pests and should be avoided at all costs.

Keep sweet smelling food products in sealed containers or in the fridge. Sweet foods can easily attract a vast variety of pests, from rodents to ants. If you do not have enough containers to seal your sugar, cereal and breads you should invest in them. It will cost you a lot less than paying an exterminator.

Stink bugs are persistent pests, so focus on your outdoor area to help eradicate the problem. Keep your bushes trimmed and make sure that firewood is stored well away from your home. Thirty feet from the dwelling is appropriate, if you have the space. In addition, the firewood needs to be kept just off the ground (about six inches).

It isn’t easy to eliminate pests. It can take some people months or years to totally get rid of some of those critters. Apply what you’ve learned here, and get rid of them now. You can finally be free from pesky pests.