6 Tips For Keeping Pests Out Of Your Storage Unit

Bugs, rodents, and other pests seem to make their way into your storage spaces where sentimental items live. Keeping these pests out not only protects your belongings from damage but will keep the unit clean and ready to use for the next renter as well. While insects are rodents are not fully avoidable, there are some ways to help limit their presence in your storage unit. 

1- Find A Storage Facility With Climate-Controlled Units

Climate-controlled units maintain a consistent temperature to protect items. Keeping your unit at a moderate temperature will deter pests who thrive in warmer and humid places. Humidity can also cause smells or mold to form, which may attract even more rodents and pests to access your unit. Climate-controlled units will help keep all of these issues at bay. 

2- Keep The Unit Clean

Keeping the space clean and organized is another way to limit pest infestations. Cleaning and organizing will limit items from sitting for too long and forming bacteria. Cleaning your unit frequently will also help renters detect a pest problem before it spreads to the entire unit. Other units that aren’t clean could cause the infestation to spread to other areas of the facility. Having a clean unit will help you and the surrounding renters to have protected items. 

3- Utilize Natural Deterrents

There are many pest deterrents available on the market so it may be hard to choose the best option. Natural deterrents may be better for a unit because they don’t come with chemical smells or stick film around your unit. Natural deterrents include cedar blocks, lavender sachets, and peppermint oil. 

While rodent traps and pest traps can be helpful, they may be hard to navigate around when you access your unit. Utilizing natural deterrent sprays or oils will provide protection against pests without taking up floor space. 

4- Continuously Monitor Your Storage Unit

Frequently visiting your storage unit and checking small spaces will help you catch pests before they take over your unit. Monitoring your unit will help you stay on top of mold, water damage, pest or rodent damage, or fallen items. Staying on top of problems inside your unit will save you a lot of time and money in the future. Making repairs or cleaning out a unit with mold or bacteria can be frustrating to deal with. 

5- Elevate Your Items

Keeping boxes off your floors can help keep pests out of your storage units. Using shelving or risers will protect boxes from water damage and keep rodents and animals away. When items are elevated, your unit is more easily accessible by preventing tripping hazards and preventing liquids and residue from forming on your belongings. 

Packing items in plastic and sealed containers will also keep smells from wafting from your unit that may bring in unwanted pests. Especially in uncontrolled units, keeping items from getting too hot, too cold, or experiencing moisture is important for reducing pest infestations. 

6- Don’t Store Food In Your Unit

This tip may seem obvious, but storing non-perishable foods in a storage unit is a common practice. While some people don’t experience pests in units with food storage, it just may not be worth the risk. The best way to keep flies, ants, and rodents out of your storage unit is to never store food or trash inside your unit. 

Climate-Controlled Units From 700 Block Storage

One of our specialties is climate-controlled storage. We offer these units in our Salt Lake facility because we know that every degree could affect your personal belongings. Whether you are storing important documents or wood furniture, or just want to limit the risk of pests, 700 Block Storage has units for you. 

Our facility has multiple ground floor units and all units are easily accessible by elevator. 700 Block Storage wants your storage or moving experience to be seamless. We also offer packing and moving supplies right at our facility. 

With multiple sizes available, renters will have peace of mind about what they are paying for. While putting items in long-term storage can be expensive, we do our best to offer multiple amenities at an affordable price. Learn more about all of our storage options by giving us a call, or reading more on our website.