Rats, ants and bed bugs invading Liverpool homes at rapid rate – Liverpool Echo

Its never good coming home to an unwanted guest, but if youve ever owned or rented a home its likely you have come across a pest or two.

These unwanted visitors make your home less comfortable, from a minor inconvenience to a vacate-the-premises situation. But as the seasons change, which pest is the most common in your area?

If you are worried about pest problems in your property experts advise you deal with it quickly to stop the situation getting worse.

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A new study by Confused.com reveals the places that have the most pest problems overall and the biggest pest issue.

Rats are the biggest issue we face when it comes to pests, with 27,100 monthly searches for rat traps' on average in the UK, 720 of which are from people in Liverpool.

Ants have also been invading peoples' homes in the city, ants are ranked second place when it comes to the issues of pests in the home.

12,100 monthly searches for 'how to get rid of ants' take place in the UK, with an average of 170 monthly searches from people in Liverpool.

Bed bugs are the third biggest nuisance both the UK and Liverpool as a city are facing, with an average monthly search volume of 140 for 'how to get rid of bed bugs', however, this hasn't increased in the last year.

Removing pests needs to be done as quickly as possible, by not dealing with them could cause damage to your property.

Howard Bright, president and founder of Anti-Pesto Bug Killers gave confused.com the following tips to get rid of pests in your home:

Thoroughly clean your home

While this may be the obvious first step, it's the most important. Pests are most attracted to sources of food like dirty dishes, leftover food, unsealed containers, etc.

Use baits and traps

Baits and traps are some of the most effective DIY ways of getting rid of pests. Traps are designed to attract the pest, and when they investigate, trap the pest inside with a sticky substance. Baits, on the other hand, are designed to act as a food source. Pests ingest the bait and die from the poison inside. Baits are commonly used if you need quick results, while traps may take longer (up to two weeks) to be effective.

Liquid concentrates

Liquid concentrates are used for the quickest results. If you need pests gone overnight, this is your go-to solution. Once diluted in water, liquid concentrates can be sprayed in the cracks and crevices of your home where pests are most likely to enter. Once the pest comes into contact with the solution they die very soon after.

Jessica Willock, home insurance expert at Confused.com said: "Pests are just one of the problems to be aware of in your home.

"Home insurance can mean youre protected against lots of issues, giving you peace of mind no matter how big - or scary-looking - the problem is.

"Homeowners and renters should read the fine print of your policy details as some providers have different definitions as to what a 'pest' is. For example, the removal of a beehive might not be covered whereas a mouse infestation could be more likely to be covered."

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