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How to Control Pests This Summer

Mar 23, 2020

Keep unwanted bugs & pests away from your home and yard this summer!

 

By making a few mindful changes, you can lower the possibility of pests getting into your home and gathering in your yard.

 

  • Block Their Entry to Your Home - Check all of your screens for holes and repair if you find any. Inspect your windows and doors; are there any gaps? Replacing your window stripping can be the barrier you need to keep ants and other pests at bay. Blocking the entry to your home is the first line of defense against unwanted visitors in your home.

 

  • Clean Your Kitchen - Crumbs are like a treasure chest to ants, other insects, and rodents. It's in your best interest to wipe your counters, sweep your floors, and make sure to put food away immediately. If you keep fruits and veggies on your counter, make sure to keep an eye on them as fruit flies love when they're overly ripe!

 

  • Get Rid of Standing Water - Mosquitoes love standing water and often choose the moist locations for a breeding ground. Regularly walk your property to check for any standing water, particularly look at rain spouts and near your air conditioning unit.

 

  • Maintain Your Yard - Routinely maintaining your landscape helps to avoid overgrowth, where pests love to make their nests. Trim your bushes and trees that are close to your home, rack up debris, and weed your landscapes to eliminate any places for pests to hide and thrive.

 

  • Store Firewood Properly - If you store firewood, keep it as far away from your house or shed as possible and store it on racks above the ground. If termites do infiltrate your property, they're likely to choose the available wood pile instead of your home!

 

  • Be Mindful of Garbage Take-Out - Trash sitting in a hot garbage can is a breeding ground for pests. Try not to throw meat scraps into your outside bin unless the garbage is going to be picked up in the next 48 hours. This also rings true for fruits and vegetables and any spoiled leftovers in your fridge.

 

  • Inspect Outdoor Furniture - Regularly check your outdoor furniture for spider webs and egg sacks. Removing them quickly can make a difference in the amount of spiders you see outside. However, be kind to the webs that may be in the eaves or window frames of your home, as those spiders can catch and eliminate other pests before they enter your space!

 

  • Keep Outside Items Outside - If you have kids and/or pets, designate certain toys for outside play only. If you do have to bring in toys or furniture, make sure to thoroughly wipe them down to ensure they aren't carrying any pesky passengers.

 

  • Contact Killo Exterminating Co Inc When You're in Need - Routinely spraying for bugs and rodents common to your area can keep them away from your outdoor entertaining space and from entering your home. A professional pest control company can provide more protection than you may be able to on your own and can give you peace of mind. Contact Killo Exterminating Co Inc today for assistance! Our pest control services extend to clients throughout the greater Huntersville and Charlotte, NC areas.

 

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