Home Pests People Searched for the Most Online

Do you know what people are searching for online when they want to know more about home pests? The top searches and most visited pages reveal the most common types of home pest found in Singapore homes. And the top 3 home pests according to our website data are:

Common Ant Species in Singapore

With more than 100 average monthly searches and 1,000 monthly page views for a local pest control company website, common ant species are key information many internet users in Singapore are interested to know of.

There are more than 12,000 types of ants in the world! There are ants of different shapes and sizes, big and small; they also come in different colours of black, brown, red and many more.

It is important to identify positively the type of ant species you have at home or in the office. This is because when we know the type of ant species, we are able to know where they come from, what they are attracted to, where they like to hide and breed.

For example, if you are facing a sugar ant or commonly known as ghost ant infestation at home, you will know that these ants are naturally attracted to sweet and sugary food a lot. Keep up with diligent house cleaning to wipe up all food spills and stains. Store all sugary and sweet stuff kept away in tight and secured containers. These are just some simple steps to take first in stopping the food sources for these ants. By wiping up all spills and such, you stop water supply for these ants too.

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Common Spider Species in Singapore

Do you have a morbid fear of spiders? Because I do! Looking at these creepy crawlies on it 4 pairs of legs really freaks me out. No wonder spider is one of the most commonly searched home pests on the Internet! On my personal record, I have ever seen a full-white spider in Singapore. Now, that really gave me the ultimatum because I have always thought spiders come in only black or brown!

Spiders in Singapore are naturally attracted to come into homes and spin their webs, when they find a steady supply of secondary pests such as small flies. Therefore if you have another kind of pest infestation going around, which happens to make good food source for spiders, and there you have them!

It is not uncommon for why many people are curious on what type of spider species they are exactly, having seen them both indoors and outdoors. Spider identification is one thing they are definitely interested to know of, especially in an unfortunate event when someone in the house gets bitten by a spider, they want to know if that spider bite* is poisonous or not!

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*Always seek professional medical help immediately in all cases of spider bites.

Myth Busted: Is Pandan Leaf a Cockroach Repellent?

The cockroaches and pandan leaf pest myth is a popular local myth. Did you know? Some households in Singapore actually use pandan leaf to help them keep cockroaches away.  Many believe that the smell of pandan leaf can make cockroaches go away.

Is pandan leaf a solution to cockroach problem?

Other than being one of the top-searched home pests, common searches also includes home-made remedies and pest control methods that help to successfully eradicate these unwanted pests.

Especially when cockroaches set out to create havoc in our everyday life, people are quick to be out there online searching for the most convenient, fastest home based methods to try and get rid of cockroaches. Read an interesting article here with mention on natural cockroach repellent- How to prevent cockroaches in cars: Pest control experts share tips and debunk myths

For more details, visit the original article here to debunk the number one pest myth regarding cockroach and pandan leaf here. Myth Busted: Is Pandan Leaf an Effective Cockroach Repellent? If your home is already experiencing recurring pests, call (65) 6347 8138 for a home pest solution.