You may be asking yourself if a pest inspection is needed in your home, and if you’re unsure the answer is probably yes. You may not be able to detect the signs of pests hiding in your home, but a licensed professional can spot all of the red flags when they perform a pest inspection. Here are some of the most common signs of infestation that you should keep an eye out for:

1) Visible pests

If you’ve spotted one or two bugs around your house during the course of a month it could mean nothing, but it could also mean that these pests have taken up residence in your home. You may be lucky enough to not have a problem on your hands, but it’s hard to be sure without the help of a licensed pest professional. Some of the most common pests to find their way into American homes include:

• Ants

• Cockroaches

• Spiders

• Termites

• Rodents

• Flies

• Moths and pantry pests

2) Spotting What Pests Have Left Behind

Holes in fabric, damaged wood, and greasy trails are all common signs of a pest presence in your home. If you notice any of these problems around the house it is certainly time to give a pest control provider a call. By the time these signs appear, an infestation could already be in the very advanced stages – so the sooner you act the better chance you have of eliminating it in a timely manner.

3) Health Concerns

A house shared with pests can lead to many health problems, and if you start to notice symptoms of some of these problems out of the blue, it could be because of an infestation. Cockroaches, for example, have been proven to cause problems for people with asthma. Other health concerns that have been known to be spread by household pests include lyme disease, e-coli, hantavirus, tapeworm, cerebral meningitis and Weil’s disease, as well as many others. All of these diseases can have serious side-effects, so it is important that you have pest inspections performed regularly.

4) Points of Entry

If there are points of entry for pests throughout your home there is a good chance that these intruders are making use of them. Ripped screens on doors and windows, cracks along the foundation of your home, and unsecured gaps at the bottom of doors all serve as welcome signs to many common pests threats. Ants, mice and cockroaches can sneak in through the tiniest entryways – so sealing these points of entry will make a major difference in the chance of a pest infestation.

5) Household Cleanliness

Pests aren’t just a problem in messy homes, but the chances of an infestation are greatly increased by a home where clean conditions are not regularly maintained. If you have a tendency to leave out dirty dishes, standing water, or let trash accumulate for several days before taking it outside, you could have a major pest problem on your hands in no time. Thankfully, by being adamant about keeping your home clean you can reduce the chance of this problem, but a pest inspection is a wise decision.

Don’t let pests plague your family’s home, get in touch with a licensed pest control professional as soon as you begin to suspect that you may have problem on your hands. Not only will you greatly reduce the chance of health problems and structural damage, you’ll be able to sleep much easier knowing that your loved ones are the only residents in your home. The sooner you act the better, so schedule your pest inspection today.