Every season brings in a new community of pests. This fall
season, we want to make sure that your home is extra cozy by keeping the pests
out. The colder months bring new difficulties with pests looking for warm
shelter and protection from weather conditions.
A
B Pest Control wants to prepare you to take the correct precautions for
your home. Although these methods are effective, sometimes pests are still able
to find a way in. In that case, call your local
pest control company near mid-Missouri.
1.
Clean your outdoor trash cans regularly.
The number one thing that pests
look for are food. The best place in your home for pests to find food is in the
trash cans. Rotten and expired food tends to give off the most stench and
therefore attracts different creatures. Not only should you regularly clean
debris off the inside of your trash can, but also, it’s best to keep your
outdoor trash cans away from your home.
2.
Maintain clear gutters.
One of the best things about fall
is that the leaves change colors and begin to fall. Unfortunately, due to
leaves falling, they will get stuck in our gutters at home. It’s important to
clean these out because if there becomes an overflow, water damage is bound to
happen. This causes easy access for pests.
3.
Any holes or openings on the exterior of your
home should be sealed.
Just as much as we don’t like the
cold, neither do rodents or certain insects. Therefore, these creatures are
searching for any openings or holes in buildings, which a lot of times happen
to be our homes. That’s why it’s crucial to thoroughly inspect the exterior of
your home for holes. Then, seal off these openings with cement or a steel
covering.
4.
Check your dryer vents and exhaust fan vents to
make sure they’re pest-proof.
Colder months tend to require heat throughout your home. Due to that, your dryer and exhaust fan vents will push out heat. Due to the warmth of the air, rodents are attracted to it and try to get into the vents. Find your vents and cover them to prevent rodents from crawling into these spaces.
Although there are many ways to prevent pests in your home,
it’s important to stick to the basics. At A
B Pest Control, we will do our best to keep you up to date on methods and
practices to prevent infestation. However, if it gets beyond your means, we are
at your service! Stay cozy this fall.
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