How to Keep Bugs Out of Your House

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By sammysfirefox22
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Summer is a time for fun and relaxation but its also the time of the year when bugs come around. Keep the bugs out of your house with these tips....

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

In the kitchen....

Take out trash daily

Wash trash cans out frequently

Keep dirty dishes out of sink

sweep crumbs from floor daily

Wipe down countertops and keep free from food and crumbs

Throw leftovers out if they have been in fridge a while
Step 2

In the living room...

Keep food out of living room

Vacuum floors daily

Vacuum walls and ceilings to get rid of spider webs

check window sills for bugs coming from outside
Step 3

In the bathroom...

Dry floor of any water after each shower

keep dirty towels and clothes off floor

control wetness in air by using a vent
Step 4

In the bedrooms...

Wash all bedding weekly

Vacuum or sweep any floors or carpets

Vacuum walls to get rid of webs

Clean under bed

Do not eat in bed or bring food in room

Keep dirty clothes off floor
Step 5

doors, windows, and outside maintenance...

spray around window and door frames with bug spray

put Vaseline in the doorway to keep ants out

wash trash cans as soon as trash is picked up every week

keep trash out of yard

control weeds and grass
Step 6

General rule is to just keep areas clean on a daily basis and it will become routine.

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