When people say “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” they usually mean welcomed experiences like celebrations, world-class entertainment, and irreplaceable memories. What they don’t want mean is pests. Bugs, vermin, and all kinds of creepy critters can feel free to just leave Vegas, though encouraging them to do so is much harder than many anticipate.

If you want to fortify your Las Vegas home from animal nuisances, make sure to learn about the species endemic to the area and how to deter them from your home.

Las Vegas Pests

Scorpions

There are roughly two dozen species of scorpion that call Nevada their home. As one of nature’s most visually alarming pests, they’re the last thing you’ll want to see crawling around your bathroom at night.

Cockroaches

Four types of cockroaches — the American, Australian, Oriental, and German — are native to the valley area, especially in urban areas.

Mice

These furry fiends are common throughout America and are known for spreading disease. Keep them away, especially from food.

Spiders

Of most concern in the Las Vegas area are desert recluses, black widows, and camel spiders. All are common and aggressive and/or dangerous.

Ants/Termites

Both of these common pests are among the most resilient and, due to their size, unrelenting. They reproduce quickly and can easily multiply into a huge nuisance.

Pest Prevention Tips

Seal All Possible Entryways

Pests can’t invade your home if they can’t get past the proverbial front door. Unfortunately, given their size, keeping them out is much easier said than done.

Make sure your doors fully connect with the ground. Steel and aluminum thresholds, weatherstripping, and door sweeps should keep out most intruders. Put screens on your windows and remain vigilant against piping and foundation cracks.

Clean and Store Trash

Cleanliness is not only a great virtue, but also a great pest preventative. Thoroughly clean surfaces in your home to make sure no food or water sources cultivate over time. Isolate food garbage to a single trash repository and make it sure it seals very tightly. Otherwise, pests will treat your home like a bed and breakfast.

Maintain Yard

When possible, survey your outdoor environment. Keep your immediate foundation area clear from shrubbery and anything that’d obstruct your ability to inspect your home. Remove immediate water sources, as they’re certain to attract mosquitoes and other pests to your home. When possible, clear out piles of debris and maintain various drainage channels.

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