June Pest Prevention: Safeguard Your Home This Summer
Welcome to June, the start of summer and a time when pests become more active. In this newsletter, we'll share practical tips to protect your home from common summer pests. From ants to mosquitoes, we've got you covered with effective prevention strategies to keep your living spaces comfortable and pest-free.
As temperatures rise, ants become more active and may invade your home in search of food and water. To prevent ant infestations, start by sealing cracks and crevices around windows and doors. Keep your kitchen clean, promptly wiping up spills and storing food in airtight containers. Additionally, remove any sources of standing water both indoors and outdoors, as ants are attracted to moisture. Consider using natural ant repellents like vinegar or lemon juice to deter them from entering your home.
Mosquitoes are notorious summer pests that can quickly ruin outdoor activities. To reduce mosquito populations around your home, eliminate standing water where they breed, such as in bird baths, flower pots, and clogged gutters. Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out, and use mosquito repellents containing DEET or natural alternatives like citronella oil. Plant mosquito-repelling plants like lavender, marigold, and basil in your garden to create a natural barrier. Additionally, consider using mosquito traps or zappers to further reduce their numbers.
In addition to ants and mosquitoes, summer brings other pests like flies, spiders, and wasps. To keep these pests at bay, ensure that trash bins are tightly sealed and regularly emptied. Use fly screens on windows and doors to prevent flies from entering your home. For spiders, keep your home clutter-free and regularly dust corners and ceilings where they tend to build webs. If you notice wasp nests around your property, contact a professional pest control service to safely remove them. Maintaining a clean and tidy outdoor space by trimming bushes and removing debris can also discourage pests from settling in.
In addition to ants and mosquitoes, summer brings other pests like flies, spiders, and wasps. To keep these pests at bay, ensure that trash bins are tightly sealed and regularly emptied. Use fly screens on windows and doors to prevent flies from entering your home. For spiders, keep your home clutter-free and regularly dust corners and ceilings where they tend to build webs. If you notice wasp nests around your property, contact a professional pest control service to safely remove them. Maintaining a clean and tidy outdoor space by trimming bushes and removing debris can also discourage pests from settling in.
