With a variety of pests roaming in the wild here in the UK, there are plenty of creatures we’d rather not have in our gardens or homes for one reason or another. However, there are five areas of properties in the UK that are more vulnerable to pest infestations, according to a property expert. Factors that make a space in your home more vulnerable to pest infestations include space, darkness, temperature and leftover food .
Property expert Joshua Houston at Household Quotes has shared the five areas that are more prone to infestations from the likes of rats, wasps, ants and more. Wasps can build nests on the outside of homes (Image: Getty) 5 areas of your home that are more vulnerable to pest infestations Garden Gardens can house many pests with rats and mice often building their nests in overgrown areas. For this reason, homeowners with a garden should ensure that their garden is well looked after.
Wasps can also build nests in trees, on the outside of your home or in the areas close to your fence. Many people also store bins in their garden and if they aren’t secured properly or if they’re overflowing this can attract pests, including rats. Joshua Houston advises that you ensure that the lid is fully shut and there’s little to no chance of the bin falling over.
Native wild animals in the UK Kitchen Pests are also attracted to the kitchen as it’s the area of your home where you cook and prepare food. It’s not uncommon for pieces to fall on the floor which attract.