
ANTS
Ants seen in kitchens are usually
attracted by poorly stored sweet foods or
spills on floors and counters. Some ants
also feed on grease.
How to prevent ants
✱ Wipe up all food spills right away.
✱ Store food in airtight containers.
COCKROACHES
Cockroaches are a nuisance and
health hazard. They hide during the day,
and search for food at night. Where do
cockroaches come from?
✱ Cockroach eggs can come into your
house with boxes, packages, clothing,
toys and furniture.
✱ Adult cockroaches may come from
nearby buildings and apartments.
How to control cockroaches
✱ Inside — Seal all food packages, clean
up crumbs, wash dishes promptly,
sweep floors, clean behind refrigera-
tor and stove.
✱ Outside — Clean away trash and
clutter, seal cracks and openings in
the building and remove standing
water.
✱ Use an insecticide approved for roach
control if needed. Or, use chemically
treated baits or sticky traps where
roaches are found.
MICE
How to prevent mice invasion
✱ Inside — Close all openings in the
house where mice could get in.
✱ Outside — Use concrete or sheet
metal to cover gaps around pipes that
enter the building. Use steel wool to
block small, hard-to-reach places.
How to get rid of mice
✱ Use simple, wooden snap traps baited
with raisins, bacon or peanut butter.
✱ Set traps close to walls, behind objects
in dark places and other places
you’ve seen mice.
✱ Keep traps out of reach of children
and pets.
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Controlling household pests
NOTE: If the pests are a problem in
the whole building, tell your landlord.
Professional pest control may be
needed.
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