Five Easy Pest Control Tips This Spring
Spring is already here and homeowners are getting ready to get their homes ready. This is also the time when they are trying to get rid of harmful pests. It may look like pest control in the spring can be a scary task, however, there are several ways to make this task easier. You must be aware that pests can enter your house from the exterior. These preventative procedures will ward off a bug invasion prior to it can end up being a visible issue inside the house. What To Do To Get Rid of Pests Avoid getting plants and mulch near your home Ensure all your plants and mulch is at least a few feet away from your house. This may seem easy to do, however, this little change could fend off centipedes, earwigs, rodents, pillbugs and lots of other pests that are drawn into flowers, leaves, and the wetness that mulch holds. Ensure that doors and window seals are tight enough Insects have the ability to quickly enter your home through even the tiniest areas and fractures, typically getting in a house through small spaces around plumbing pipelines, under window frames, by means of poorly sealed attics, and through numerous crawl areas. To guarantee bugs do not get inside your home, ensure to fix any ripped screens, and constantly change old weatherstripping for a better seal. If there are big holes or fractures, ensure to seal and caulk right away to avoid mice, spiders, and roaches from getting inside. Get rid of all sources of standing water Bugs such as flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches are frequently drawn...
8 Important Things Pest Control Professionals Want You To Know
Pest control and management is indeed a serious responsibility for homeowners. Unfortunately, not every homeowner is aware of their responsibility to keep their homes clean, sanitized and free of pests. Most of the time, homeowners instantly call a pest control professional to let them handle their pest problem the minute they see a mouse or cockroach crawling through their floor. Basically, what homeowners should realize is that pest control is as much their responsibility as their local exterminator and pest control company. There are things that they need to do in order to prevent pests from coming to their house and breeding in one of their cabinets. It is important not only to keep their houses clean but to also implement pest prevention strategies to ensure you won’t be bothered by these harmful and dangerous pests. And to help you gain a better understanding of pest control, here are the top eight things that you should know according to pest management professionals. 1. Always alert your neighbors about your rodent problems. This is most especially true if you live in a condo or an apartment building. Keep in mind that rodents can find their way throughout the entire building. So it is highly recommended that you alert your neighbors and the building association so they can make the necessary precautions and preventive measures. Even if you have treated your rodent problem in your unit, you still need to inform them because once a rodent has infiltrated your unit, it would likely have found its way through other parts of the building as well. It would also best if your...
Pest Control Do’s and Don’ts For Winter Pests
Pest control is different for every specific type of pest. Similarly, it should also be different with each season simply because you will most likely be facing different pests during the colder months. Winter simply means hibernation for animals and pests. While some animals can easily find shelter and warmth in the forest, some pests choose to seek these comforts inside homes. The primary reason is probably that food is instantly and easily available inside houses and there would be lots of hiding places where they can hibernate safely and comfortably. And if the family does not implement proper precautionary and preventive measures, detection is near impossible. Some of the common pests that are encountered in winter are mice, rats, raccoons, cockroaches, and spiders. Pest control varies with each specific type of pest. Below are some tips to help you effectively ward them off from your house and prevent winter infestation. Pest Control Tips in the Winter Seal any visible and hidden cracks, gaps, and even small openings on the outside of your homes, windows, walls, and doors. Use caulk and steel wool for sealing. If you store your summer and fall decorations, clothes, toys, and other seasonal gears inside boxes and containers, organize these boxes and containers on the shelves. Keep them off of the floor at all times to reduce potential hiding places for pests. Inspect your crawl spaces and basements and make sure there are no sources of moisture or damp areas. These damp and moist areas are common hiding places of pests. Vacuum the entire house frequently, most especially in the kitchen area where there are often crumbs...