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Tips for Identifying and Dealing With Basement Bugs

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Tips for Identifying and Dealing With Basement Bugs
Tips for Identifying and Dealing With Basement Bugs

Really, nobody likes bugs—especially when they are in your home. Unfortunately, basements are the easiest part of the house for bugs to get into. In addition to basements being easy to enter, there is also the trend that the less often people go down into the basement, the smaller chance the bugs have of being identified. Don’t let this be the case for your space!

If you want to do everything you can to battle your basement’s bugs, you have come to the right place. We have compiled the best tips for identifying and dealing with basement bugs and outlined them right here for you. Before you know it, your bug and pest issues will be in the past and your basement will be secure and safe from creepy crawlers.

Declutter the Space

Basements can often be used for storage. Clutter can come with storing items in the space that isn’t often used. If your basement is like this, it is best that you do what you can to declutter the space. Go through your belongings, get rid of what you don’t need, and organize it. Make sure that when you organize it, you don’t create another space for bugs and pests to live, but a space that you can easily access and clean to keep those bugs away.

Reduce Moisture

Moisture in your basement is never good. Not only can it cause air quality issues, but it can also create the perfect conditions in which certain bugs can thrive. Many bugs want a dark and moisture-filled area to live, making basements the perfect abode. Reducing the moisture or getting rid of it all together will help you get rid of those bugs who need it. To reduce the moisturizer in the space, use a dehumidifier and repair any leaking pipes, cracks in the foundation, as well as any other elements that could be allowing water or moisture to enter the area. The quicker that you fix this, the quicker the bugs will be gone.

Getting Rid of Spider Tips

Nobody likes spiders. While they are not all bad and dangerous, many people still don’t want them in their space. Basements tend to be one of the chosen spaces by spiders due to the fact that they seek warmth and can find good food options. To get rid of these insects, not only should you remove their food source (other bugs), but you also should eliminate their homes (their webs). Once you do both of those things, using essential oils such as peppermint, lavender, and lemon will repel the spiders from the chosen area. Make sure to spray them along the floorboards and ceiling, as well as along the perimeter of your house.

Goodbye Ants, Termites, and More

Again, nobody wants these bugs in their space. It is important to note that the course of action that you take will depend on the type of bug you have. While we talked about spraying the area when it comes to spiders, that is not the case for the other bugs such as ants and termites. This is because spraying will only kill the insects that you are seeing and spraying, not the other bugs that are not in your line of vision. Instead, you should provide the area with bait that will kill the bugs and not allow for them to further reproduce. If that doesn’t work, it might be time to do some research and find an individual to help you with the problem.ll need to use a reliable dehumidifier to dehydrate the dust mites. The humidity levels in your basement should never be above 60 percent. Dust mites may seem harmless, but they’re notorious for irritating asthma and allergy sufferers.

Whare Are Insects Attracted To Your Basement?

If water is leaking into your basement, there’s a chance bugs might be following as well. This is because insects like fruit flies and cockroaches love damp and wet spaces. That’s why we always recommend sealing your basement using any of our waterproofing solutions.

Hire a Professional

It is okay to accept defeat. If your home remedies have not worked, that is when you seek help from an expert. Hiring a professional is just the way to go sometimes. Accepting defeat and asking for help will get those insects out of your basement just like you want. The type of professional that you hire will depend on the type of insect you are having a problem with. Do your research and see what the best course of action is. While hiring is a professional can be costly and out of your budget, sometimes it really is the only option.

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Fix Your Basement Problems

In addition to the professional you are hiring to exterminate the bugs, it is also a good idea to look and see if there are other professionals that can help the situation. As explained above, basements that have moisture problems often lead to insects creating homes in the space. Much of the moisture comes from basement issues that are present. If your basement has an issue such as a crack or a leak, it is important to get it fixed for a multitude of reasons. Hiring a professional to fix the crack in your foundation or to fix your leaky pipe will eliminate the water and moisture and end up help you battle the bugs.

And while it does matter what type of bugs you are having a problem with, many of these tips for identifying and dealing with basement bugs will help you combat the problems that you have in your basement. Just remember, these simple tasks such as keeping the spaced organized and-clutter free, as well as not allowing water or moisture into the space will really make all the difference. You dedicate yourself to making sure this is the case and we promise that your bug and pest problem will be at a minimum.

Speaking of dedicating yourself to fighting this bug battle, we can help! If you are looking for a company to assist you in waterproofing your basement, it is your lucky day. Whether you need to waterproof both the interior and exterior parts of your home, a foundation crack repair, or anything around those lines – we are the company for you. Here at The Real Seal, we provide you with quality basement waterproofing in the Chicago area to help keep your basement as safe and as dry as possible. If you are fighting your bug battle and realize that waterproofing is needed, visit our website or call us today. We would be happy to help!

Tips for Identifying and Dealing With Basement Bugs

WRITTEN BY

Austin Werner

Austin Werner is the Owner of The Real Seal LLC, a basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Austin believes that having a highly trained and happy team is the key to success. This is reflected through hundreds of 5 star customer reviews his company has received online.

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