Gardez vos toilettes sûres : 7 visiteurs inattendus à éviter

Identifying and Effectively Repelling Rodents in Your Walls

Detecting a rodent infestation can be tricky, with subtle signs like nocturnal scratching, damaged electrical wires, or hidden droppings in corners. These small mammals are experts at sneaking around. If you spot one, it’s likely that a whole colony could be nearby…

Our advice: meticulously inspect your home’s foundations for any openings. Remove climbing plants that serve as ideal bridges for these unwelcome visitors. And most importantly, maintain a clean kitchen – improperly stored food waste is a feast for these creatures.

Reptiles in Your Bathroom: Myth or Reality?

It may sound unbelievable, but some snakes use drainage systems to come up from sewers, especially in tropical climates. Rest assured, in Western Europe, this occurrence is rare. The only reptiles that might show up are harmless snakes.

Our tip: when in tropical areas, consider fitting your pipes with backflow preventers to avoid any surprise visitors.

Lizards and Other Crawling Creatures in Your Water Areas

In southern regions, some reptiles particularly enjoy humid spaces. Their favorite hunting grounds? Neglected pipes, a treasure trove of insects.

The solution: diligent maintenance of your plumbing installations is usually enough to deter them.

Spiders and Eight-Legged Dwellers

Contrary to popular belief, spiders don’t necessarily seek out damp areas. However, species like the formidable black widow (rare in France but present elsewhere) may set up camp in outdoor toilets. Quite unsettling…

Our suggestion: a quick visual check before use combined with impeccable hygiene will spare you from unpleasant encounters.

Nocturnal Visitors: Unexpected Mammals

Opossums can turn your peaceful night into an impromptu concert with their noisy movements. Bats, on the other hand, prefer dark and quiet spaces like attics to rest.

Key areas to check: regularly inspect high openings (ventilation, attic, roof). For persistent intrusions, seeking help from a specialist is necessary.

Frogs and Insects: Less Rare Intruders Than You Think

Some documented cases show frogs can travel through your pipes. More commonly, certain flies lay their larvae there.

Ecological remedy: a mixture of bicarbonate, vinegar, and boiling water poured into your pipes serves as an excellent natural cleanser.

Natural Solutions for Each Type of Intruder

• Ants: they dislike cinnamon. Place it at entry points.
• Cockroaches: a mix of minced onion and bicarbonate creates an effective trap.
• Mites: eucalyptus essential oil, in diffusion or spray, effectively eliminates them.
• Weevils: Bay leaves and cloves make perfect repellents.
• Ticks: Prepare a spray with essential oils for your hikes.