感染的迹象

Do you have a sneaking suspicion the house you?re interested in buying might have a pest problem? Whether it?s ants in the kitchen, termites in the walls, or raccoons in the attic, it?s important to know what you?re getting into. When you?re viewing homes, keep a lookout for these telltale signs of infestation.

损坏草坪

When you?re exploring the outside of the house, look for lawn damage like a pattern of brown patches. This could indicate a pest problem. Also check for ridges and piles of dirt that could be a 痣的迹象.

奇怪的气味

When you?re inside the home, notice if there are any 异味。害虫散发出自己独特的气味。如果您检测到发霉的气味并伴有氨气，则可能是有关可能出没的迹象。还要注意是否有垃圾味，因为堆积的垃圾会吸引害虫。

奇怪的声音

除害虫散发出的气味外，它们还会发出声音。可以听到老鼠和老鼠在墙壁和天花板上或地板下刺耳的声音。您可能还会听到刮擦，或吱吱声。

死虫

检查窗户和地下室是否有死虫的迹象。注意是否有许多相同种类的。这可能表明其中许多人正在该物业的某个地方破洞。

粪

这是显而易见的，但是如果您发现粪便，可能有问题。做一点 研究 beforehand to know what kinds of droppings certain pests leave behind, like bed bugs and roaches. That way, if you see any droppings you?ll have a better idea of what you?re dealing with.

墙壁和地板上的孔

If there?s a rat problem, then you will generally see holes or gnawing marks on walls and floors. Look also for electrical wires that have been chewed up as well as evidence of nesting. Rats will often nest in kitchen cabinets and behind appliances. Look for chewed up paper that has been stashed in nooks and crannies.

地板下陷

您是否注意到某些区域地板下垂？那可能是 白蚁。白蚁的其他迹象还包括小孔和木头，敲击它们听起来像是空心的。您可能还会看到死白蚁的残留物，例如机翼和看起来像木屑的小颗粒。

可见轨道

像老鼠一样的害虫通常会沿着一条财产走同一条路。查找是否有任何痕迹，例如地板和墙壁上的油腻痕迹。您可能还会在积有灰尘的任何区域看到脚印。

农药收集

最后，如果您发现当前的所有者藏有大量农药，则可以确定他们正在与疫病作斗争。

While most infestations can be dealt with, it?s important to know what you?re getting into when you make an offer on a house. Be smart and keep an eye out for any of the signs outlined above to tell if the house you love has a pest problem.

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