There are many worries that a homeowner has but one of the biggest and most common worries is how to address pest control. This can be such an important part of making the life of the homeowner easier however it is crucial that the proper steps are being taken.
It can become quite confusing trying to determine what the proper steps for pest control can be. To further add to the homeowner’s confusion, different steps need to be taken during the different times of the year.
The best way to protect a house during the warmer weather months is different than how to protect a house during the cooler months.
As one would expect, this can further complicate the matter as the homeowners will assume that they constantly must switch safety precautions and protection methods several times throughout the year as the weather shifts.
Thankfully there is an easier way to safeguard your house from any unwanted pests! Some pest control methods can be used in both winter seasons and summer seasons.
This is extremely helpful for the homeowner as they can just set up their pest control methods just once and then just be able to forget about them aside from the occasional maintenance.
Below there is an outline of the 5 things you need during both the winter and summer seasons to best protect your house against any unwanted pests.
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Check Roofs And Gutters
The roof and gutters are a part of the home that is used constantly throughout the year. Whether it is the snow from the wintertime, fallen leaves in the fall or to the rain from spring showers, the roof, and gutter of the house have been through all the seasons and have protected you and your house consistently.
It’s for these reasons that you will want to ensure that your roof and gutter can continue to protect you from any pests in all seasons.
One of the top ways to ensure that your house is protected from pests is to ensure that there are no cracks or holes in the gutter or roof. Not only will this prevent any debris from coming into the house it will also keep any pests out.
In the cooler or rainier months, pests will find any of the cracks and hide from any of the weather. By eliminating any of these cracks and holes, the pests will not be able to get into the home.
Rodent Access Points
Like checking the roofs and gutters for any cracks or holes, it is important to check for any other holes in the home. Rodents specifically can be especially tricky so being sure that you know where the rodents can burrow and ensuring that you exclude those access points.
Rodents can get into a house through even the smallest of cracks so ensure that all cracks around doors and windows are sealed as well as any gas pipes.
Keep Your Kitchen’s Clean
One of the main reasons that rodents or pests are coming into the house is because they are looking for either warmth in the cooler seasons or for food- which is year-round! You can prevent any pests from coming in by keeping your kitchen and other living areas in tip-top shape.
Be sure to clear any crumbs or any other food spills as soon as they happen. Storing all food in airtight containers and keeping fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator will help prevent any pests from coming in and looking for food.
Maintain Your Lawn
Lawn maintenance is another keyway to prevent any pests from entering the house. Overgrown branches or vines that line up against the house are the perfect pathways for pests to get to the house. Also, fallen branches, overgrown grass, and weeds become the perfect area for other pests to make nests.
To combat any of this from happening, making sure that all plants and trees are contained and neatly trimmed back, and all lawns and weeds are maintained are crucial for keeping any unwanted visitor out of the home.
Keep The Outside
One of the top tips for keeping pests outdoors and out of your house is through keeping them outside. What does that mean? It means being extra cautious about what things you are bringing into your home, especially for any items that have been outside.
Any toys, shoes or outdoor furniture that lives or constantly remains outside should remain outside and not be brought into the house. The reason for this is that it can be unclear what outside pests or germs could be living in these items and when they are brought into the house, you are unknowingly bringing these pests into your home as well!
If you have no other choice but to bring these items into your home, make sure that you thoroughly wipe them down to avoid any type of pests coming as well.
It is also wise to store these items in the garage so there is still a small amount of separation from your home and these items that were once outdoors.
Conclusion
There you have 5 quick and easy tips to keep your home pest free regardless of the winter or summer season. While the approach to keeping your home pest-free year-round may vary slightly from season to season, these tips are a great general overview that will get the ball rolling on your pest control.
Regardless of the time of year, you will want to ensure that your home is pest free and these tips will help you get there!
This is a guest post from Pest control services.