1. Eliminate Entry Points
What should be your first step in pest control and prevention? Find and eliminate any entry points they may be sneaking in through. If you don't take care of the entry points that pests are entering your home from, your attempts at pest prevention may be a wasted effort. We always recommend you find where they're coming in at, secure any possible entry points, then give us a call to handle the rest! If you need a recommendation for repairing structures or entry points, you're welcome to call us and we'll be happy to provide a recommendation for a specialist who can help.
2. Be Proactive about Flea and Tick Prevention and Treatment
During the spring and summer months, it's important to be proactive about flea and tick prevention. Ticks are capable of causing many diseases in your pet including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Make sure your dogs and cats are protected by regularly administering flea and tick oral or topical medications. Your veterinarian can advise you about the best product for your animals. To further prevent flea and tick infestations, be sure to get your lawn and home treated regularly by a professional pest control company.
3. Eliminate Food Sources
Keeping your home clean and tidy can help discourage cockroaches, ants and other food-loving pests. Wipe down counters and sweep the floors regularly to eliminate any crumbs or anything left behind from spills. Make sure to store leftover food in a tightly sealed container. In addition, if food is left out, it's a good idea to put it away or make sure it's covered to avoid a feast for pests. Finally, use a tightly sealing lid on trash cans and dispose of garbage regularly. Be sure your outside garbage can is pest-proof and won't easily be broken into by raccoons and other opportunistic wildlife.
4. Err on the Side of Caution and Call the Pros
With the warmer weather, we'll be seeing more and more bees and wasps flitting around and probably building nests near our homes. While not all wasps cause danger to humans, it's important to err on the side of caution, as any wasp will become territorial when they feel threatened. While some of them are scary to run into, others can be beneficial and keep other more frightening pests away. However, if you feel that pest removal and control is necessary to ensure the safety of you and your family, we highly recommend contacting a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks to handle your wasp infestation.
5. Evaluate Your Home's Insulation
Did you know that in addition to pest control, we're also a full-service insulation company at the Lake of the Ozarks? Proper insulation in your home ensures that your home stays nice and cool when it's hot outside and nice and toasty warm when it's cold outside. Plus, we can install pesticide infused insulation throughout your home to act as an additional barrier against unwanted pests. A B Pest Control & Insulation can evaluate your home or business and make the proper recommendations for the best insulation to meet your needs.
Don't Leave Your Pest Control to Amateurs
By following these 5 pest prevention tips, you should be able to enjoy your summer without the hassle of pests! A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you protect your home from all pests that affect Central Missouri from ants and spiders to termites and wasps and everything in between. Make sure pests don't ruin your summer fun and contact a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company today. You can schedule an appointment with A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.
