Spring Pest Prevention Tips
As temperatures rise and plants blossom, many homeowners roll up their sleeves and tackle the annual spring clean.
As temperatures rise and plants blossom, many homeowners roll up their sleeves and tackle the annual spring clean. However, the warm weather also heralds the emergence of nasty critters. For that reason, springtime is the perfect moment to firm up one's defenses against pests.
What pests to expect
When considering pest control in spring, it's best to watch out for insect activity. Spring is a busy time for termites and mosquitoes, while hikers will likely encounter ticks and bed bugs.
Inspecting the home's interior and exterior
Before choosing remedial action and taking preventative steps, thoroughly inspecting a property is essential.
Harsh winter weather can damage windows, roofs, and outdoor structures. The resulting weak spots are a potential pest magnet, providing an entry point to a home. Checking for damage, carrying out repairs, and resealing the property are the logical steps.
When inspecting the interior, thoroughly examining the attic and basement is crucial. Rodents like cozy attic spaces, while spiders and silverfish love damp basements.
Clearing the yard
Leaves, rotting wood, or rubbish can attract pests. Removing any loose material is integral to the home and garden spring cleaning. Moreover, drain away stagnant water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Sealing away food and food waste
In spring, pests scour a home's surroundings for food and waste. Bin lids must be tightly closed, and one must store food and pet supplies in air-tight containers.
Draining away water and clearing gutters
Water and debris gather in many places around a home during winter. The moisture attracts pests, meaning removing stagnant water and clearing gutters is necessary.
Cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning
The cleaner a home and garden, the less likely a pest invasion. Any junk, rubbish, or clutter is a potential bug magnet leading to other problems.
Sealing exterior and interior entry points
Cracks and holes in a home's foundation can become entry points for insects and rodents. Filling them is easy using caulk. It is also important to keep doors shut and to fit window screens.
Treating the property's periphery with insecticide
Some homeowners go one step further by calling in a professional pest control service, tasking them with applying insecticide to the boundary of their property. This is an option worth considering as the professionals will assess the house, identify problems, and advise about remedial action.
Cutting down shrubs
Trimming plants is the best way to stop bugs from entering a property via trees and bushes. Keeping mulch away from the foundation and walls is also crucial.
The joys of a good spring clean!
When a home emerges in all its glory from a spring clean, homeowners breathe a sigh of relief. If doubts regarding pests persist, call a pest control service to inspect the home and garden.
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