You’re likely to come across a variety of harsh chemical goods, articles with false information, and pictures of individuals spraying pesticides about their homes when you start looking for “pest control” recommendations.

But how can you keep pests out of your house without using harmful chemicals? Take a look at the following tried and proven natural means to free your home from pests:

1. Clean Your Pantry and Kitchen

Because they can find so much of what they require there, including food, water, and a place to hide, pests adore the kitchen and the pantry. If given a chance, bugs will start to think of your house as a good place for them as well.

Cleaning up food spills and keeping your food in appropriate containers will not only help keep bugs out of your kitchen, but they will also help keep any pests you accidentally bring in under control.

2. Keep the Pests Out

You may not be aware, but pests adore the grocery shop. Cockroaches and other pantry bugs are particularly simple to carry home from the store. Be cautious while taking home bulk-purchased pantry items or produce in cardboard crates.

Always check your grocery store purchases before taking them inside your home, and try to leave the cardboard packaging outside.

3. Avoid Using Sprays

Sprays and chemical products of any type must only be used sparingly. And you must use them in conjunction with other management methods when pest control is done correctly.