Principles of a Healthy Home - Pest Free (Principios de una Casa Saludable - Libre de Plagas)
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Keep it Pest Free
Having pests in the home has an adverse impact on the health of the family. Not only do pests carry disease, but they are a symptom trigger for anyone with asthma or allergies. All pests seek food, water and shelter. By eliminating their access to these things you can eliminate pests from your home. Even if you do not have pests in your home, it is important that you follow these preventative steps to keep your home pest free.
To keep your home pest free:
Seal cracks and openings throughout the home. It is important that pests cannot enter through an opening into the home. Sealing all cracks within the home also takes away potential places for pests to hide once within the home
Keep food stored in airtight containers
Avoid using cardboard containers to store clothing and other items. Cardboard serves as a food source for many pests
If you have pests in your home:
Use tricky-traps and baits in closed containers
Avoid using toxic pesticides or chemicals. These could have negative impacts on the health of family members, particularly those with asthma or allergies.
If you are concerned about pests in your home, signup for our waitlist to have our staff perform a Healthy Home Assessment using all 8 principles to evaluate the health of your home.
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Mantenla Libre de Plagas
Tener plagas en la casa tiene un impacto negativo en la salud de la familia. Las plagas no solo transmiten enfermedades si no que son un desencadenante de síntomas para cualquier persona con asma o alergias. Todas las plagas busca comida, agua y refugio. Al eliminar su acceso a estas cosas, puede eliminar las plagas de su casa. Incluso si no tiene plagas en su casa, es importante que sigue estos pasos preventivos para mantener su cas libre de plagas.
Para mantener su Casa Libre de Plagas:
Selle las grietas y aberturas en toda su casa. Es importante que las plagas no puedan entrar a través de una abertura en su casa.
Sellar todas las grietas dentro de la casa también elimina los lugares posibles para esconderse una vez dentro de la casa.
Mantenga la comida almacenada en recipientes herméticos
Evite usar cajas de cartón para guardar ropa y otros artículos. El cartón sirve como fuente de alimento para muchas plagas.
Si tiene plagas en su casa:
Use trampas engañosas y de cebo en contenedores cerrados
Evite el uso de pesticidas o productos tóxicos. Esto podría tener un impactos negativo en la salud de los miembros de la familia, particularmente aquellos con asma y alergias.
Si le preocupan las plagas en su casa, registrese en nuestra lista de espera para que nuestro personal realice una evaluación de una casa saludable utilizando los 8 principios para evaluar la salud de su casa.
OHKA is helping people in a unique way. There are few things as sacred to people as their homes, and we make their homes safe and healthy.
– Nicole Caputo-Rennels, Director of Housing Services