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Pest control can be challenging. Whether you’re near an open field, waterfront or have a large backyard, you are prime “real estate” for pests and small rodents looking for a warm space. Rather than handling pest problems when they arise, the best strategy is prevention.
Having bugs in and around your home is unhealthy, as bugs carry and pass diseases and can bite or sting you or your family. They can infest your food, furniture, bedding and even your clothing. When attempting to pest proof your home, you need to put a stop to insects and get rid of the bug habitat in your home.
Here are a few tips from Pest Control on how to bug proof your home:
• Set up and maintain screens on all doors and windows
• Seal around all doors
• Seal cracks in your home’s foundation, fascia boards and exterior walls
• Seal around utility lines and appliance vents
• Install critter-proof mesh on vents in attics and crawl spaces
• Get rid of moisture by fixing leaks
• Keep a tidy kitchen
• Keep food sealed up tight
• Get rid of clutter
• Clean up after pets
• Take the garbage out frequently
• Rinse recyclables thoroughly
• Scrub your trash bins
• Clean up your yard
• Prune trees and shrubs
If you need professional help, contact your Shorewest, REALTOR® for a recommendation today!
Categories: Home Improvement, How to
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