Like a scene out of a science-fiction movie, you can’t see the approaching alien predators until it’s too late. In the real world, unseen pests are always watching you from within the nooks and crannies of your walls, but you can always see where they are if you know what to look for. Just remember: From mice to bed bugs, no home is safe from pest invaders.

How to Spot Unseen Pests

No matter how quiet or small a pest may seem, it always leaves behind some sign of its presence. For example, a mouse searching for food in your cupboard can’t help but leave droppings in its path. Small holes in boxed goods and chew marks through plastic also indicate mice even if you don’t see them do it.

A single dead bug on the bathroom floor is also a sign of a much larger problem; if you see one dead bug, there’s probably plenty of live bugs nearby in the walls. Other telltale signs of pests in your home include small holes in the walls, random spiderwebs hanging from the corners and bite marks on your body upon waking. Even if you can’t see a bed bug or a flea, it will leave behind its mark on your legs and arms, announcing an unseen infestation.

Getting Rid of Unseen Pests

It’s hard to tackle what you can’t see, which is why it’s important to contact a pest control professional who knows what to look for. Do-it-yourself methods don’t always work especially if you choose the wrong pest control product for the job. A pest control professional not only knows how to spot the signs but also how to cure and prevent the spread of invasive, unseen pests.