Last Updated on February 6, 2023
4. Centipedes
Next time you see a house centipede strolling in your hallway, you should think twice before you kill it. In addition to being completely innocuous to you and your house, centipedes eat termites, moths, and roaches. Which means they are actually a blessing that will keep you protected from other truly dangerous intrusive species. How to get rid of centipedes: However, if centipedes are regularly scaring you or your family (some people find them really disgusting), there’s a way to keep them out: maintain the indoor environment properly dry.
5. Drain flies
As the name itself suggests, these tiny flies with hairy bodies and wings can be found mostly in plumbing drains and sewage systems – they are also known as sink flies, sewer gnats, and (due to their appearance) moth flies. They are harmless, but finding them flying around your drains can be very annoying and make your house look unsanitary. How to get rid of drain flies: Since drain flies usually feed on the decomposing debris in clogged drains – the same exact spot where they lay their eggs –, that’s where you should act. Unclog the drain using a pipe brush to clean the built-up slime, and then unscrew the plumbing device underneath the sink (the P-trap) to remove deeper grime.
6. Cockroaches
Cockroaches are fascinating. They are one of the hardiest insects: capable of surviving more than a month without any food, without air for more than half an hour, and even when decapitated, some species of cockroaches still have behavioral functionality active! But when you find them inside your house, they stop being fascinating and become a problem. Not only they have filthy habits and a strong and unpleasant smell, but they can also carry and spread germs and bacteria that might lead to intestinal disease in humans. How to get rid of cockroaches: Because they are so tough sturdy, eliminating a cockroach’s pest can be a real nightmare. Place insecticide in every spot where they may lurk (under the sink, toilet, fridge, etc.) and reapply every now and then. Take your trash out daily, always clean the kitchen after your meals, seal your food containers properly, and keep your bathroom properly cleaned. If all this is still not enough, you might want to consider calling a pest control central to hire a professional exterminator.
