When it comes to a manicured lawn, wintertime maintenance is left on the back burner. Before winter sets in, it’s best to start preparing your lawn right now for the cold, snow, and pests by calling your local pest control company near mid-Missouri for an inspection. That way you can anticipate any pests from invading in or around your home.
During the fall months, nearing winter, most pests seek out
warm shelter as temperatures drop. The easiest accessibility for these pests?
Your home, your lawn, your shrubs, etc. If pests can find shelter somewhere in
your lawn, they’re sure to either destroy it or head for your home. A
B Pest Control has come up ways to best prevent this from occurring.
Water Your Lawn
Although it might seem like snow would keep your lawn
hydrated, it has the opposite effect. Snow suffocates your lawn and shrubs from
getting hydration. Watering and maintaining your lawn’s hydration before it
snows will help with moisture throughout the rest of winter. This will also
help combat any damage that pests might do to dry out your lawn.
Get Rid of Debris
Clearing your lawn free of not only trash, but also dead
leaves is so helpful for pest control. Pests tend to find temporary homes until
piles of leaves or branches, which also can kill your lawn from depriving it of
water, sun, and air.
Cover Up Your Shrubs
This might sound counterproductive when earlier it was noted
that snow dehydrates plants. However, covering up shrubs and plants can protect
them from the cold temperatures. It’s best to use covers or plastic
specifically made for plants because this will be the most effective.
Additionally, it’s important to secure the plants completely by securing the
cover to the ground. This will help not only keep the cold out, but also, the
pests, too. Plant and shrub covers are a double whammy.
While nothing is completely fool proof, these are awesome
precautions to take to minimize damage to your lawn especially from pests. If
you still find issues with pests invading your space, reach out to A
B Pest Control for consultation. We wish you a wonderful fall and hopes
that no one “bugs” you too much!
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