Author: Kurt Treftz, Cascade Pest Control
Here is another common question that we are asked at Cascade Pest Control.
Question: What Can I Do to Prevent Pests in My Home?
Many Cascade customers want to know if there are ways they can prevent critters before they get a foothold in their homes. No one likes to share their space with disease and filth-carrying rodents and insects.
Answer: Be Proactive at Preventing Pests.
Reduce outside clutter
One of the first steps in being proactive in controlling pests is to keep them far from your home in the first place. If you have property around your home, make sure that you keep bushes and trees trimmed. Don’t allow branches to touch your house as this becomes a superhighway for bugs and rodents to enter your home.
In addition, rake and dispose of leaves so the rotting organic matter doesn’t attract pests. In the same vein, remove branches, fallen trees, and debris that could harbor insects, mice or rats, especially near your home. Stack any firewood away from your home and not against it.
Remove standing water
One crucial step in keeping pests away is to remove any places where water collects. Standing water is an invitation to all kinds of pests. Even the water bowl you leave out for Fido can become a breeding ground for unwanted pests. Make sure to empty buckets and other receptacles that could gather water.
Seal up entry points
Another proactive effort is to ensure screens, door sweeps, foundations, and more are creating a barrier against pest invasion. Even small cracks and holes can be an invitation to rodents and insects. Taking time to inspect your home for places of wear, holes, and gaps is an essential step in preventing pest invasions.
Keep home neat and tidy
Inside your home, you can prevent pests by keeping things clean. Crumbs, open containers, exposed pet food, and accessible food sources can all be a siren call to pests. Making an effort to sweep floors, wash dishes, seal up leftover / open food, and put pet food away can all pay huge dividends in pest control.
Encourage natural repellents
Another more long-term step you can consider is how to repel insects and rodents naturally. You could invest in plants that keep insects away or attract beneficial insects that compete with the nuisance pests. You could also get a cat or dog that could scare some small rodents away or alert you to their presence before they become an infestation. There are several ways to naturally discourage insects as part of a holistic pest control plan.
Contact the professionals
As part of your plan to proactively resist pests, contact the professionals at Cascade Pest Control. We can help you develop a plan to get pests out and keep them out. Contact us today at 888-989-8979
With some planning and preparation, you can keep your home pest-free. Follow these steps or contact the professionals for the peace of mind of a pest-free home or business.
