Spring Reminders for Pest Control

Now that we are on the other side of winter, it's a good time to review some important pest control tips for spring. This season can be critical for both resolving old pest issues and preventing new pest infestations from developing during the spring and summer months.

Resolve Old Issues

If you have experienced pest issues in the past, now is a good time to check that they have not returned. For example, if you had carpenter bees excavating your deck or wooden structures outdoors, then you will want to check that the holes they created have been completed filled and painted/stained over.If you had a rodent problem around your firewood, confirm that the treatments worked and that you no longer have droppings, nesting materials, or evidence of the previous infestation.Indoors you will want to do the same. Conduct a thorough inspection of your attic, fireplace, chimney, basement, or any other area that had pest problems in the past.

Prepare for the Skeeters and Ticks

It's not too early to start thinking about the mosquitoes and ticks that could find haven in your yard this year. Go around your property and remove debris including sticks, dead grass, and leaves that were never cleaned up last fall. Check for stagnant water that may be sitting in your yard in an old frisbee or pet dish. Wash those out and remove them as well since standing water is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.Talk to your pest management team and set up treatments for your yard and property that can prevent ticks and mosquitoes from ruining all your outdoor fun. There are options and treatment schedules that you can choose from to keep your spring and summer BBQs pest-free.

Treat Your Wood

Spring is a great time to re-treat the wood on the exterior sides of your home or the decking in your patio area. Treating wood means it will stay healthy and solid. Rotting or damaged wood is an invitation to some wood-boring insects and pests.

Clean the Gutters

Some of the nastiest places in the home include the gutters. All winter long storms have blown leaves, branches, and all sorts of debris into them. They tend to be a breeding ground for insects like mosquitoes and a great nesting place for squirrels, birls, and other wildlife. A complete cleanout will help keep the critters away and help keep your foundation and home's exterior from damage caused by clogged gutters.Along with sealing up the cracks in your foundation and siding, these suggestions are just a start to keeping the pests at bay this spring. Follow our Facebook page or log in to our website where there are more helpful hints and information about the pests that may find your home welcoming.