How To Discourage Spring Pests And Keep Them Out

SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO FORTIFY YOUR HOME AGAINST PESTS

Here are the top five pest control techniques for spring. As winter gives way, pests will be coming out, covering new ground, looking for opportunities, and the necessities, like food, and water. Early spring is also the perfect time to fortify your property. Keeping your parameters clear, clean and your property sealed goes a long way to discouraging pests from establishing a foothold. Here are the top five tips for preparing your property for spring, and the pests that come with the spring season.

1. THE YARD, AND LAWN: Let’s examine the principal attractions for pests in your yard. Now is the time you will notice a lot of dead leaves, melting snow may still be present, puddles of stagnant water, and mud. Many pests get a foot hold right here, and now, the early spring is the best time to clear out all the debris from winter. By doing this now, you establish a good parameter.

2. YOUR PROPERTY AND DAMPNESS: Winter weather likely has created a condition of excessive humidity and moisture in your basement, and along the property line. Let’s look for areas of moisture, in the basement, attic, and around the foundation. Treating these areas now will hamper pests.

3. DUMPSTERS AND WASTE CONTAINERS: Let’s look at the trash cans, recycle bins, and the area around these areas. This is a prime area for pest attraction. Cleaning your bins, and cleaning around the trash cans will eliminate this opportunity for a pest staging area.

4. BUSHES AND TREES: Your foliage will also need attention now. Look for damaged and rotting wood, debris under bushes, and clutter that may not be noticed until you examine closely.

5. CRACKS AND CREVICES: The doorway for mice, roaches, ants, and other spring pests. Cracks form in the changing weather, and can be patched easily, if you look. Small cracks provide access to your property. A close inspection of your property will reveal areas needing repair. Brick pointing may be necessary, so it is advisable to examine the brick walls for gaps formed during winter. Check your doors, look for gaps under the door. Evans Pest Control has had a lot of success installing door sweeps, it’s a common problem. Take a close look at your windows for gaps.

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