After receiving treatment, homeowners and businesses should do everything in their power to prevent pests from coming back. Keep your home as clean as possible. Nothing says, “welcome to your new home” to a bug or rodent, like a mess. Most bugs are drawn into homes to look for food, so keep the kitchen and pantry clean and free of crumbs. Second, check for openings in your doors, windows, chimneys, vents, pipes, and so on. If you own an older home, pests could creep in through the cracks of your windows and doors, so make sure to close them firmly and repair any damage. Third, don’t let water linger. Just like humans, pests need water, but not just for drinking. Water is often a breeding ground for pests, so fix your leaky faucets and dry up your bathroom floors.