What do you use to kill pests in your home?
Trust us, we have heard it all!
Sure, stepping on them works. Hair spray and random cleaning sprays on that colony of ants does the trick- but what a waste of your fancy products. Throwing things at them to scare them away helps. What about yelling for the fearless insect hero in the home to come save you from that spider?
How would you feel if you didn’t see these pests so often?
What if you could take simple steps to prevent them from coming into your home?
Uplevel your pest prevention with these 5 simple tips so that you don’t have to constantly panic looking for any nearby weapon to use to kill it!
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These simple tips can be added to your spring cleaning list to not only prevent pests in your home, but also help you take better care of your house.
5 Tips to Start NOW for Preventing Pests Indoors
Food Storage & Control
Store your food in sealed containers to prevent pests from being attracted to the food, and to keep your food safe.
Feed your pets at a set time daily, and when they are finished eating, pick up the food bowl or plate from the ground and clean it. Leaving the food on the ground will attract pests such as ants. Keep the area you feed your pet clean from crumbs.
Cleaning & Disinfection
Regular cleaning creates a space that will not interest the pests. (ex. mopping, vacuuming, rinsing out recycled plastics)
Home Maintenance
Fix gaps around the doors connected to the outdoors, including the garage. You will typically find rodent damage around the edges of these areas.
Hire a Handyman to evaluate and fix any unsealed areas or garage repair service to fix garage door seal
Using sticky traps to monitor type of insect to identify problem insect Catchmaster 72MAX Pest Trap (This is a temporary alternative to chemicals for indoor pest control)
Fix leaking plumbing - pests are attracted to water sources
Control Your Clutter
Break down any boxes outside before bringing them indoors
Organize clutter or seasonal items in plastic boxes - not cardboard
Dispose of waste and debris properly
Outdoor Maintenance
Maintain the outside with regular pest control monthly to lower the risk of pests coming inside your home
Declutter the outdoor spaces, especially near any entries to your home
We hope this helps you in preventing pests from coming into your home. Each tip mentioned is a great way to take care of your property as well as pest control and prevention. The most effective and long term solution is to hire a pest control professional that can properly evaluate your home, identify the type of pests and treatment needed, and provide the exact prevention techniques you can use. That is what we are here for!
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to give us a call.