1. Check Your Live Christmas Tree
There are many different insects that can call your real Christmas tree home from aphids and mites to spiders and beetles. Although insects may not be active during the winter months, they could lay eggs in Christmas trees. Before bringing in your Christmas tree, it is a good idea to shake it vigorously to dislodge any insects and spiders. Check each branch for egg cases and prune out any you may find. It is important to get rid of any egg sack, as your home is warm which could induce the eggs to hatch. If there are any empty bird nests it is important to remove them, as well as they could contain mites.
2. Seal Up Any Potential Entry Points
Sealing up your home can not only help keep your energy bill down, it can also help keep out pests seeking a warm place for the winter. Check for leaks around your windows and doors and seal them up with caulk if needed. It doesn't take a huge opening for mice and other pests to get inside, so if there are any places that are exposed to the outside, make sure to get it sealed. A professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company can help you identify any points of entry.
3. Keep an Eye Out for Bed Bugs
The holidays are a joyous time, but also the perfect opportunity for pests such as bed bugs to find their way into your home. Anyone can have bed bugs as they are a traveling pest. They are not a discriminating pest and can survive without food for up to a year. Here are some things to look for in your room that may indicate bed bugs: Living or dead bed bugs Small bloodstreams from crushed insects Dark spots or droppings Bed bug remains on linens, the mattress and its seams, the bed springs, or the headboard A B Pest Control & Insulation has several cost effective solutions for eliminating bed bugs to give you peace of mind.
4. Store Your Firewood OutdoorsA wood-burning stove or fireplace can bring a great deal of warmth, comfort and pleasing aesthetics into a home. However the firewood that is brought into the home for that fire can also bring with it a number of household pests. It’s best to keep all firewood stored outside, stacked off the ground, and at least 3 feet away from your home’s structure. Before bringing wood into the house, inspect every log: look them over, shake them, and knock them together.
5. Protect Your Home with A B Pest Control & Insulation
Make sure your home is cozy and pest free this holiday season. If you have any unwanted critters in your home this winter, call A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100. By calling a professional, you can make sure these pests are removed and your home's premises is properly treated and maintained, you can be sure those pests don't come back.
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