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【Summer Pest Control】Tips to Keep Insects Out of Your Home

 

Summer is the season when pests can invade your home from unexpected places if you’re not careful. To keep these unpleasant bugs away, take advantage of pest control products that block their entry.
 

In this article, we’ll introduce essential insect repellent products for summer, tips on storage and cleaning to prevent infestations, and simple DIY ideas to stop pests from entering your home.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pest Control Products for Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, and Fruit Flies

 

・Cockroach Control Products

There’s a saying that “If you see one cockroach, there are a hundred more,” so the key is to “keep them away” and “eliminate them as soon as you see them.”
 

To avoid encountering cockroaches, it’s recommended to regularly spray residual insecticides around entry points, as they continue to be effective over time. Placing bait traps (poison bait) near their nests or using repellents in combination is also highly effective.
 

If you want to eradicate cockroaches throughout your home, fumigation products that release smoke or mist into every corner of the room are particularly useful. For areas prone to cockroach activity, you can also set sticky traps to capture them alive.
 

Once a cockroach appears, leaving it alone will only allow them to multiply, so make sure to combat them thoroughly with insecticide sprays or freezing sprays.
 

 

 

・Mosquito Control Products

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying bloodsuckers – they cause itching, swelling, and sometimes even transmit viruses that lead to infectious diseases. To create a mosquito-free environment, use mosquito repellents and mosquito-killing products.
 

Traditional mosquito coils and electric mosquito repellents, which have been used in Japan for many years, are still effective in summer. If you want to avoid using fire or electricity, a single push of a long-lasting mosquito spray is highly recommended.
 

 

 

 ・Fruit Fly Control Products

Fruit flies are quick and difficult to catch, so it’s convenient to always have insecticidal sprays on hand. In areas where spraying is not desirable, such as around food or pets, use container-type traps that lure flies inside and eliminate them.
 

There are also adhesive tape traps and fly repellent sheets that can be placed inside trash cans. Choose the most suitable product based on your indoor environment.

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for Food and Water Area Storage & Cleaning

Pests will find their way inside through even the smallest gaps. While insect repellents are important, creating an environment where pests cannot thrive is just as crucial.

 

 

 

・Don’t leave leftover food unattended.

Pests are drawn to leftover snacks, unfinished drinks, open ingredients, or rotting fruits. As a rule, store anything that can be refrigerated in the fridge. For other items, use airtight containers or tupperware before storing them.

 

 

 

・Don’t let garbage pile up.

Cockroaches and fruit flies are attracted to the smell of food waste. Dispose of kitchen scraps immediately—don’t leave them in the sink or drain. Always place them in a plastic bag, tie it tightly, and throw it away.
 

In bathrooms, drain flies (a type of small gnat) often appear, so cleaning the drain is essential. Make it a habit to remove hair caught in drain strainers with tissue and avoid letting it build up.
 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Insect Screens for Doors and Windows

When you want to let fresh air in, you might open windows, but in nature-rich areas, mosquitoes and flies can easily find their way inside. 

 

In such cases, installing DIY mesh screen curtains on windows or entryways is an effective way to block pests. These mesh curtains can be attached even where there’s no screen frame by using tension rods and adhesive tape.
 

There are no complicated steps, so even beginners or women living alone can install them easily.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Having pests inside your home can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to relax. With regular cleaning and powerful insect repellents, you can maintain a pest-free lifestyle.
 

At Land Housing, a real estate company in Suginami Ward, we offer properties such as newer buildings and higher-floor apartments that are ideal for those who want to avoid pests.
 

We always have a wide variety of properties available to meet your needs, so please feel free to contact us anytime.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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