It has been an unseasonably warm spring this year in Northern Colorado. We are getting a taste of the warmth that summer promises. Even though we are excited to be spending more time outside, it is not the time to let your guard down. It is vital that pest control is being taken care of in this warm weather. To protect your home from pests, it is essential that you work with pest control to make sure all your bases are covered. Effective Pest Services is here to share some tips to help you protect your home against the pests that are starting to emerge this spring.
Winter Damage Creates Opportunities for Pests
Some people may have experienced some damage to their homes over the course of the last year or the last winter. This is an important detail when it comes to pest control because pest could be taking advantage of that damage as a way into your home. If you have missing shingles, damaged siding, damaged window and door screens or other damage caused by severe weather, it is time to get it all fixed to keep pests out of your home this spring and summer.
Pest Prevention Tips This Spring
There are several things that homeowners can do to help safeguard their homes against springtime pests.
– Home Pest Sealing: You need to inspect your home for any openings where pests could get into your home. If you have holes in your screens, it’s time to repair them. If there is caulking around the doors and windows that needs to be replaced, this is the time to do it. Look at the vents into your attic, if they are showing signs of damage, fix them. Sealing your home is your first line of defense.
– Check Gutters: The gutters are another place where pests can hibernate and build up their nests. Make sure your gutters are free from debris that could be clogging them and harboring pests.
– Trim Landscaping: Believe it or not, you need to trim up and clean up your bushes, shrubs and other plants in your landscape. When they are overgrown, the overgrowth can provide shelter and hiding places for many different pests. Make sure you have no plants or trees making contact with your home.
– Clean Up Clutter: If you have cluttered spaces in your home, this is a great time to get them cleaned up. Add it to your spring cleaning list. Pests love clutter and will use these cluttered spaces for nesting if you don’t get rid of them.
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If you haven’t worked with the professionals at Effective Pest Services to get your home treated this spring, it is time to get it done. We will help ensure there isn’t a pest problem in your home or on your property this spring and summer. Let us help you get rid of springtime pests. Call us today!
