Your home is your sanctuary, and when you suspect you may have pests, your safe haven can quickly turn into a nightmare. Fortunately, there are several ways you can determine whether you may have a pest problem. Here are a few things to keep an eye out for if you suspect you may have unwanted critters in your home.

1. Droppings

Check areas where pests can be found for droppings. For example, mice droppings may be in cabinets, basements, or attics. Cockroaches tend to leave droppings that look like coffee grounds. You should check for these in cabinets, kitchens, and bathrooms. You'll usually see droppings before you spot pests.

2. Chewed Packaging

Pests enjoy making themselves at home in a place that provides them with food. That's why pest infestations usually start in food storage areas. Take the time to monitor these areas carefully. Regularly clean out cabinets to wipe them out. Keep an eye out for chewed boxes or droppings while you do. If you notice that food packages are chewed open or have small holes, you may be dealing with an infestation.

3. Damaged Wood

Regularly check wooden structures for termite activity. Pay attention to wood that sounds hollow or warped floors. Keep an eye out for discarded termite wings or damaged wood. Contact your local pest control services at the first sign of a termite infestation; these pests can cause significant damage in as little as one year.

4. Pest Control

The easiest way to determine whether the pests you keep seeing in your home are actually signs of an infestation is to call your local pest control services. These professionals know where most pests hide and can help you find them. More importantly, they can also get rid of them. Gem State Pest Solutions provides pest control services for flying insects, crawling insects, and rodents.

What's more, pest control services can also help locate pests that may not leave trails like mice or cockroaches. According to Forbes, spiders are the most common pests in the United States. Gem State Pest Solutions can locate these unwanted guests and remove them from your home once and for all.

A pest infestation can quickly get out of control. If you suspect that you may have an infestation in your home, don't hesitate to reach out to our team at Gem State Pest Solutions today. We have the skills you need to fight back against pests.