Sometimes all we see is the evidence that they’re rummaging and causing damage in our house and many times for many people they only discover the presence of the pests when the pests have already inflicted pain and caused so much damage that cannot go unnoticed anymore.
Some pests can be just everywhere where it's easy to see and some are very silent and very discreet like they really know the free food and shelter are over for them once they are detected. It is important to know where the common household pests are hiding so just in case these pests will want to play and hide and seek with the house owners, we know where to locate them.
Rats and mice
Rats and mice infestation poses a risk in human health so it is just right to look for them if homeowners suspect they have these unwanted guests in their house. Rats and mice are not picky eaters so they can really be everywhere. These pests are nocturnal so trying to catch them on the day might be a challenge. Rats and mice have poor eyesight but their other senses are very sharp.
Rats live in sewers because they are small and good climbers, just a small hole is enough for the rats to enter the house. You may find them nesting in the ceilings, attics, and cabinets. As for mice, you may find their nest in the ceilings too as well as in the walls, boxes, and under the appliances.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are widespread. There are thousands of species of cockroaches and around 30 to 35 of them are considered pests. Most of the common species that are found in homes are German cockroaches, Brown-banded cockroaches, American cockroaches, and Oriental cockroaches. Cockroaches are nocturnal so encountering them during the day could mean that there is a cockroach infestation already in the house.
Cockroaches are commonly nesting in crawls spaces, in the crowded and tight corners, inside kitchen cabinets, and under refrigerators and other standing appliances with narrow space from the floor.
Bedbugs
Bedbugs can enter home through luggage. Unlike other insects and pests, bedbugs do not have a nest or do not create nest but they like to live in groups. It is common knowledge that bedbugs can be found in the mattresses, beddings, box springs, and the headboards but they can also hide in crevices, cracks, and in almost anywhere if the house is heavenly infested.
Spiders
Spiders can really give a fright. If you saw one in your house and lost sight of it and now curious where to look for it or them, try to look underneath the stairs in the basements or behind big frames and bookshelves.
Termites
Termites are pests that can be difficult to detect immediately. These pests are called silent destroyers because they could be feasting in the woods in the house, causing damage without really being obvious and noticed. Termites also eat and damage woods from inside to outside, so wood could look good and fine in the outside and damaged by termites inside. The three common termites found in homes are drywood termites, dampwood termites, and subterranean termites.
Termites feed on woods so if you suspect there are termites in your house try to check the wood furniture, doors, floors and everything that is wood in your house. If you see mud tubes you can follow it because the mud tubes are usually near where the termites are nesting. Dampwood termites like moist so they can be found in wet woods. If there is a pile of clothes that are not stored properly, you can also inspect there because termites eat clothes too. Termites can also be located in stacks of papers and books in between their pages or in cardboard boxes.
Crickets
Crickets like cool, dark, and moist environments. Most of these pests are nocturnal and they are annoying because are very noisy. Crickets usually gather near indoor heaters and fireplaces. They can also be found in the kitchen.
Centipedes
House centipedes are not just scary because of how they look and how fast the crawl, but because their pinch is painful. It is easy to lose sight of centipedes when you see one because they crawl fast. House centipedes prefer to live where there is dampness so they are frequently come across in bathrooms. They can also be traced in closets, basements, and even in attics. Centipedes are nocturnal animals so it’s not usual to find one roaming in the day
Flies
House flies are also one of the common household pests but unlike some other pests, house flies do not hide or try to hide when there are people. They have a short life span but they can reproduce in large numbers rapidly. House flies are commonly active in the daytime. They can be seen in tables, floors, walls. If you are curious where they go in the house during the night look at the electrical wires or any dangling strings in your house. You may also find them retiring for the night in the ceiling and on the corners.
Mosquitoes
Most mosquitoes are resting in the daytime and active at night. It is not unknown that mosquitoes like still water, dampness, and darkness so look for an area in your house where there are any of those three and you may find mosquitoes.
Moths
Some moth species are branded as pests because their larvae eat fabrics. It is worth it being attentive if there is a moth in the house because these pests can infest a house long before their presence is noticed. Clothes moths avoid light so they are usually found in closets, cupboards, basement, boxes, and attics.
Paper Lice
They are also known as booklice, barkflies or barklice. Booklouse or booklice although harmless is a nuisance and distressful to see. These pests are attracted to moist and they love paper so they can be found in books and paper materials. They can also be found growing in population in dark basements and window sills.
Woodlice
Normally, woodlice are always outside but they can crawl inside the house. Woodlice are attracted to damp areas but they are usually on the floor. Woodlice may be also found underneath doormats.
Now, that we know where some of the common household pests usually hide and nest we can now look for them easily and confirm our suspicions if we are suspecting that they are hiding inside our house. Knowing their favorite hideouts, certainly, has perks: it will help us save time, effort, and we’ll know exactly which pest we are dealing with. So get to work and find an appropriate pest control service in North Brisbane. Start making your home absolutely pest free and of a healthy environment.
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