Preventing Pests Indoors Water, water, but not everywhere. Pests hang around in nooks and crannies of your home. Get rid of the water they need to survive. Fix leaky plumbing. Get rid of standing water in trays under your house plants, under your refrigerator, or in buckets.
Moisture attracts pests so dry or throw out wet rags and other damp materials.
Don't feed em. Make it harder for pests to get food. Store foods such as cereal, pasta, flour, raisins, and crackers in tightly sealed containers. Keep your kitchen clean of crumbs and free from cooking grease. Don't leave food in pet bowls for long periods, especially overnight.