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TOP 3 KITCHEN PESTS & HOW TO PREVENT THEM

Kitchens can be a magical space, especially when they are filled with mouthwatering smells, delicious foods, and good company gathered.

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Your kitchen should be a safe and clean place for preparing food and entertaining, but sometimes this space can attract unwanted guests.

Top 3 Kitchen Pests

Here are the top 3 pests that invade kitchens and why they are attracted to these spaces:

  1. Ants - They are attracted to food sources, particularly sweet and greasy foods. They can enter your home through tiny cracks and gaps in search of food. Learn more about ants in our pest library.
  2. Cockroaches – They are attracted to warm, moist environments with access to food. They can spread bacteria and trigger allergies, which makes them a serious health concern. Learn more about cockroaches.
  3. Fruit Flies - They are attracted to ripening fruits and vegetables, as well as fermented liquids like vinegar and wine. Visit our pest library to learn more about fruit flies.

How to Prevent Ants in the Kitchen

How to Prevent Cockroaches in the Kitchen

How to Prevent Fruit Flies in the Kitchen

Pro Advice - Fruit flies are a sanitation issue so if you do end up having issues with them, you can almost always fully eliminate them through implementing proper, consistent sanitation practices AND eliminating their food and breeding sources. Learn more about how to get rid of fruit flies.

Pest Control Solutions for Ants, Cockroaches & Fruit Flies

By maintaining a clean kitchen (and home), and taking preventative measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of ant infestations, cockroach infestations, and fruit fly infestations.  By following these tips, you will also help prevent other pest infestations too!  

If you need any professional pest control help, contact our team of pest control experts!  Environmental Pest Control has been resolving pest issues in homes, businesses, and cottages since 1988. With over 3 decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise for how to expertly manage, control, and eliminate serious and common nuisance pests, you can be confident that you contacted the right professional pest control company. 

Happy cooking and entertaining!

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