As we work our way through spring, quickly approaching summer, the pests are starting to come out in droves. It is important that homeowners are doing everything they can to keep them out of their homes this spring. One place to start is the landscaping. There are several things that you can do in your landscaping that helps limit the number of pests that you deal with throughout the summer and in your home. Effective Pest Services is here to share some landscaping tips to help keep pests out of your home and off your property this spring.
How Landscaping Can Impact the Pest Population on Your Property
This is the time of year that we are experiencing a lot of moisture that is helping our plants and landscaping bloom. As your landscaping starts to come back to life, it is important that you take a make a few considerations that could help limit the pests you’re dealing with this spring.
– Plant Strategically: When choosing the types of plants you put in your yard, choosing ones like citronella, lavender, basil, and marigolds can help repel pests. If you strategically place them throughout your gardens, you will see a decrease in the number of pests you have.
– Lawn Care: If you have grass that is overgrown and unkempt, you will have far more pests as this can provide them with a place to hide out and nest. Keeping your grass cut short will help you keep pests at bay. If you aren’t mowing consistently, you may start to have unwanted pests and critters hiding in your grass.
– Be Mindful of Mulch: While mulch looks nice and can protect your plants from drought, it can also be a gateway for pests to get to your home if it is too close to your home. Make sure mulch is at least 18 inches away from your home to avoid problems like carpenter ants in your home.
– Watering Challenges: If you are overwatering and not being mindful of when and how much you water, it could create the perfect breeding ground for many pests and rodents. If there are any places where water is pooling, make sure you take care of it and other drainage problems. If you notice leaks, you will want to fix them as well to avoid attracting pests.
– Professional Pest Services: There is no better way to get rid of the spring pests that you have in your home and on your property than with professionals. They know how to effectively target the pests that you’re dealing with in a safe way.
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If you haven’t had your home treated for springtime pests, you can turn to Effective Pest Services to take care of it for you. We will ensure your home is pest free as we move into the busiest season of all for pests, summer. Call us today!
