(607NewsNow) — Pest control in and around a home may be a necessity if homeowners are seeing an abundance of insects or animals where these creatures shouldn’t be. Here are a few humane ways to deal with unwanted pests in your home:

Eliminate entry points

Keep a close eye on various areas around the home, such as where pipes extend outdoors, window seals, doorway gaps, the space between the garage door and the driveway, and where wires or other utilities enter the home.

Modify the habitat

Habitat modification involves making changes to a home environment so it is less hospitable to pests. This can include anything from removing debris from a yard to adding a dehumidifier to damp spots to increasing lighting or noise to get pests to scram.

Utilize no-kill traps

Sometimes rodents and marsupials (such as opossums) will nest in homes or sheds. They can cause damage to these areas. If noise or lighting techniques do not evict the unwanted tenant, then setting no-kill traps can catch the animals so they can be relocated away from the home or property. However, it’s best to confirm the laws regarding animal relocation prior to trapping and moving pests.

If you are having issues with unwanted wildlife in or around your home, contact AJ’s Nuisance Wildlife Control.