In case you hadn’t noticed, the days are getting longer and warmer. It is with the change of season that pest activity increases. If you’re beginning to see ants and other insects crawling around your home, it’s time to call a pest control company. The most efficient way to keep insects from invading your living space is to provide a quarterly exterior service combined with an annual inspection with an interior treatment. Environmentally friendly products are emphasized for both exterior and interior treatment. Most routine interior treatments require no more than a simple bait application. Since we can’t be there all the time, we have a few things we’d like you to know.
Remember, like humans, all pests need some measure of food and water for survival. They also need a place to live. Therefore,
- Keep wood piles, plants, trees, and shrubs away from the sides of your home. For example, the smoky brown cockroach forages at night among the landscape bordering your home. If there is a light turned on inside the house, that cockroach is going to see it and is going to work hard to gain an entrance.
Many insects are attracted to certain wavelengths of light. It is possible that moths, mosquitoes, and other flying insects use the light of the moon to navigate. When they see the white light beaming from your front porch, they fly towards it, become confused, and fly aimlessly. To solve this problem,
- Replace all white light with yellow bug light. The yellow bug light has a lower wavelength and is difficult for insects to see.
If you’re beginning to see signs of pest activity, is it better to try and take care of it yourself or call a professional pest management company? We unabashedly declare that the pest control company is the way to go and here’s the reason why:
- Pest control operators go through constant extensive training and come equipped to manage many types of pests, which include but are not limited to rodents, wildlife, ants, moths, and roaches. Many types of pest control devices and sprays are available for the do-it-yourselfer. But used incorrectly, could make the pest problem worse. Some over-the-counter treatments counter the effectiveness of the professional pest control company. When you call, talk to us about our approach to controlling termites, bed bugs, and mosquitoes.
Maybe you have pest activity that you attempted to resolve on your own but it became more of a nuisance than it was worth, or maybe you’re someone who wants to proactively prevent pests from entering your home. Whatever the reason, contact Consolidated Pest Control pest control company to schedule a free inspection and assessment of your pest control needs.
