Pest Tips
Finally it looks like summer is on its way. But along with barbecues and fun times, unwanted pests are making their way into cooler homes and invading our summertime fun. Here are some tips to keeps pests to a minimum
- Seal cracks and small openings in the home's foundation, around windows and doors.
- Repair ripped window screens.
- Cut tree branches and plants so that they do not reach too close to the house.
- Eliminate sources of moisture or standing water, including bird baths and in clogged gutters.
- Inspect the outside of a home for nests built by stinging insects -- typically found in the eaves under roofs.
- Keep kitchen counters clean, and store food, like sugary cereals, in sealed containers.
- Empty garbage containers frequently and seal indoor containers.
- Make sure pets' food and dishes are not left out for long periods of time.
- Make sure there are no openings along the foundation
Contributed by Alan Luke, Bugaboo Pest Control
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful information, such kind of tips are always needed when you want to get rid of pests in an easy way.
ReplyDeleteThe above mentioned tips can be very helpful when you are facing issues regarding pests, sometimes it becomes really difficult to deal with them specially in the case of bed bugs.
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