During
the winter months are you proactive when sealing drafty areas and windows so
that you stay warm all season long? That should not include keeping rodents and
insects warm too. Just like winterizing your home to keep the heat in, you need
to winterize your home to keep the pests out.
Outside winterization will make your home less
ideal for your unwanted guests.
- Clean
out your gutters and store your firewood away from your house. Rodents and
insects will live in these spaces like a hotel until it's cold enough to
move inside.
- Cut
down dead plants and shrubs near your house; dead plants attract insects.
- Store
your garbage cans away from your house. Garbage is a feast for all pests.
- Seal
any cracks underneath your siding on your sidewalk, patio, driveway, and
foundation with an outdoor sealant. The sealant will block the openings
that mice and insects can get in.
- Check
the screens on all of your windows. Use an adhesive tape to cover any
holes.
Inside prevention will add an extra barrier of
defense of keeping pests out for good.
- Spiders
love humidity. Dehumidify your basement and wipe away all cobwebs.
- Mice
love food, store all of your dry goods shelves and sealed well. Keep pet
food in metal or lock tight plastic containers.
- All
boxes that are stored in the basement, garage or attic are off the ground
on metal shelves.
- Install
door sweeps to any door leading to the outside.
- Do
you have a chimney? Make sure the flu is cleared out and repair any loose
mortar.
- Check
all of your pipes and any holes that lead to the outside for gaps. You can
use expanding foam to create a tight barrier from pests.
Winterization
and prevention are very important for your home. There may be times you will
want a pest control professional. We have the equipment, and all of our
treatments are safe and will not cause you, your family or pets any harm. You
can count on Rid All Termite and Pest Solutions. Contact us immediately at
901-377-9915 or email us at tiffany@ridallbug.com.
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