Home Hygiene

Pest and insects like the houseflies, ants, mosquitoes, cockroaches and lizards are nuisance to health and comfort in the home. Though many people use generous amounts of insecticides in its many forms (sprays, coils, nets, etcetera), it seems that it has little or no effect on these creatures. The only way to ensure that our homes are pest-free is to make our surroundings as non-conducive as possible for their breeding and presence.

                                 

Mosquitoes are parasites which live on the blood of man and other animals and they are also carriers of deadly diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. So, we should never leave any water stagnant for a long period of time. We have to ensure that water does not collect in any area surrounding homes and make it possible for mosquitoes to breed. Likewise, drains and pipes should be cleaned regularly. 

Spider like to spin cobwebs in dark corners inside and outside the house. Therefore, it is wise to clean these corners once in a while so that these infrequented corners do not become homes for spiders and other creepy crawlies.

Houseflies breed in rubbish. Many people leave their rubbish in open garbage bins which attracts flies. The flies will then swarm over to the kitchen and infect the food left open in plates and pans. The best way to keep food covered at all times. Rubbish should be disposed in plastic bags tied securely with a knot before putting it into the garbage bin. The garbage bin should also be always covered.

Ants and cockroaches search for bits of food lying about in the house. Cockroaches also thrive in filth and dirt. Therefore, ensure that the house, and especially the kitchen, is swept and cleaned everyday so that no particles of food are left on the floor. All eating and cooking utensils should be kept in pest-proof containers. Drawers and cabinet should also be checked periodically to ensure that ants and cockroaches are not breeding within them.

Therefore, to ensure that our homes are pest-free, we have to adopt cleanliness and hygiene as our way of life.