Here in central Florida, insects thrive in the year-around warmth and high humidity. When they enter our homes through windows and small cracks in the walls and foundation, however, their thriving translates to our suffering! Fortunately, Consolidated Pest Control offers indoor pest control service to help get the roaches, ants, spiders, and other pests out…and keep them out. In the meantime, here are 5 tips on how to keep those uninvited guests out of your home.
- Seal your doors and windows. If you look closely at your door and window frames, you might notice a plethora of tiny cracks and spaces wide enough for creepy crawlers to creep through. Seal these entrances off by installing weatherstripping along the sides of the door or window frame, and a high aluminum threshold where your doors meet the floor.
- Screen your chimney and roof vents. Chimneys and vents are large openings that lead right into your home. Covering them with mesh screens can discourage those unwanted pests from moving in.
- Be smart with food and trash storage. Many pests are attracted to our food, so make your house less attractive to them by keeping food out of their reach. Store your food in air-tight containers. Be vigilant about crumbs on floors and counter-tops. Store trash in garbage cans with tight-fitting lids, and take food-based garbage outside regularly.
- Add Screens. If your doors and windows don’t already have screens, then adding them can go a long way towards bug-proofing your home. This way, you can enjoy fresh air in your home without inviting pests in.
- Call Consolidated Pest Control for indoor pest control services. If you’re having indoor pest problems that are beyond the scope of these simple preventative measures, it might be time to call in the professionals. We will treat the perimeter of your home, under eaves, around doors and windows, and other spots pests are likely to enter through. Our aim is to treat the perimeter so we stop your pest problem before it starts. If needed, we will apply treatments inside, using localized, out-of-site baits and gels, to minimize the amount of product used.
For more information about how to keep a pest-free home, or to schedule services, contact us.
