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Camilla Sharman

FOUND: 7 common spring cleaning habits that actually attract pests and what to do instead - What They Never Told You

Cockroach in a bathroom sink.

Spring is a popular time to reset your home with a refresh and think about your cleaning routine. Beyond decluttering closets, deep cleaning your oven, and washing your windows, it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about how certain everyday habits may be unintentionally inviting pests into your home.

Apart from March being the start of spring cleaning season, pests are also starting to become more lively. “When the weather gets warmer, bugs become more active and more likely to make their way indoors,” says Emma Grace Crumbley, Entomologist at Mosquito Squad Plus.

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