Have you noticed that something is amiss in your pantry, like something is living there? Have you ever heard something run around the ceiling during the night? If the answer to these questions is yes, then it is likely that you have pests in your home. This article contains some helpful hints for taking care of pests.

Use steel wool to prevent rodents from entering your home through holes in the wall. Even though mice and rats can chew through a number of materials, these fine strands of metal are too tough for their teeth. Any opening larger than a half inch should be stuffed. Animals can get through very small openings.

Begin at the beginning. Seek to eliminate the things that attract pests. Pests may be drawn to your house because water, food and shelter can be found there. Eliminating any entrances to your home and securing any food …