How to Safely Get Rid of Bugs Indoors

Need to get rid of those pesky bugs such as ants, flies, and roaches? Try these bug fighting tips to get rid of bugs in your home once and for all!

This post is sponsored by Zevo. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

The only thing I don’t love about summertime is all of the BUGS! Even the thought of them makes me squirm and itch. To make it even worse, my youngest is really sensitive to bug bites and swells up like a balloon. While it may be impossible to completely avoid the bugs, I’m always on the lookout for anything that can help keep those bugs under control. Today I’m sharing all of my tips to prevent bugs in your home as well as the best ways to get rid of them when they do appear.

How to Prevent Bugs in Your Home

The best way to have a bug-free home is to prevent them from coming. Basically this means making your home as unappealing to them as possible. If you take away their food, water, and cozy places to hide, those insects will hopefully find a better place to live.

Do a little home maintenance.

While it may not be possible to keep ALL bugs out, you can drastically reduce their invasion by keeping your home in good repair. Summer is the perfect time to do a little home maintenance while the weather is nice. Here are some tasks to look for..

• Caulk around windows and baseboards and seal up any cracks on your home.
• Patch any holes in your screens.
• Replace torn weather stripping around your doors.

Not only will these steps help to keep the bugs out, but they’ll also make your home more energy efficient!

Have a quick daily cleaning routine.

A quick daily cleaning routine helps to get rid of any loose food particles that may be attracting the bugs. These are the top tasks that we do daily…

• Give kitchen counters a good wipe down after each meal.
• Sweep or vacuum the floor around eating areas.
• Empty your garbage cans regularly and make sure your outside garbage bins always have a secure lid on them.
• Run your garbage disposal whenever you put food down it. It can be a party for bugs down there so clean it regularly.

Clear out the clutter.

Recycle old magazines, piles of papers and newspapers, cardboard and boxes regularly. These make nice cozy homes for bugs.

Check your food storage.

Bugs love a good pantry find! Make sure all of your food is stored in airtight containers or tightly sealed up. We all know that kids love to open food bags and containers and not close them back up so give them a little lesson in bug prevention too! Bugs love flour, sugar, crackers, pasta, and other dry foods that you have stored in your pantry

Don’t leave pet food out overnight.

Use large airtight containers to store pet food and don’t leave food in dishes overnight. Bugs love pet food just as much as your pets!

How to Get Rid of Bugs You Do See

If you do start to see bugs in your home, you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. Usually when you see one bug, you can bet that there are more close by. Don’t ignore it!

When you’re dealing with bugs in your home, you obviously want to make sure you’re choosing a product that is both effective and family friendly – especially if you have children and pets. Zevo is a new brand of pest control products that’s made with powerful essential oils and other common {friendly!} ingredients. These attack the nervous system receptors that are only active in bugs – not people or pets. You gotta love science! When used as directed, Zevo is safe around people and pets so you can confidently use it throughout your home when needed.

Sprays

The quickest way to get rid of any insects you do see is with an instant action spray. Zevo sprays are easy to use and work on contact to get rid of those bugs in no time. I also loved that there weren’t any harsh chemicals or smells associated with this spray – just a nice, light scent. Here are a few tips for picking the right pest control spray…

• Know what bugs you’re dealing with and ensure that the spray you use is targeted towards them. Zevo Instant Action Spray can effectively kill a number of different bugs including ants, roaches, flies, fruit flies, gnats, and spiders. If you have hornets, wasps, or yellow jackets – they have a spray for that too!
• Never use a product indoors that is meant for outdoors. Zevo sprays are designed for BOTH indoor and outdoor use and can be used in any areas where crawling and flying insects are found – even kitchens, bedrooms, and playrooms.
• Target your spray. To use Zevo, direct the nozzle away from your face towards the insect{s} and spray until they are thoroughly saturated. You don’t need to spray other surrounding areas.
• Clean the area afterwards. Due to the oils, the surface can be slippery after use. Once the product has done its work, always use a microfiber cloth or paper towel to wipe up any access product.
• Always read the label before use and only use the product as intended. Many traditional insect control products will require you to exit the room after spraying, but with Zevo, that’s not necessary. Their sprays use nature-inspired active ingredients that are safe to use around people and pets when used as directed.

Traps

Zevo’s Flying Insect Trap has a cool design that doesn’t use any insecticides. Instead, the traps use multi-spectrum light technology plus a body heat attractant to draw all of those flying bugs towards them.  They then trap and lock the insects into an adhesive backing. The traps work for up to 45 days and, when they’re full, you just toss and refill the cartridge.  You get 24/7 protection without ever having to come in contact with the bugs!

The traps can be plugged into any indoor outlet that’s near common insect hangouts.  I love having one in our kitchen to trap those fruit flies that always appear in the summer months. Even though I hadn’t noticed any around yet, I’ve already found a few of them in the trap. I was pretty impressed! I still need to grab a few more to put in our bedrooms and they’d also be great near garbage cans or in the garage.

Where to Find Zevo Products

Zevo products can be purchased from Zevo’s website and at select Home Depot and Target stores.  To help get you started, you can get 10% off with this Cartwheel offer. Act quickly – it’s only valid until July 6th!

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