Summer's Uninvited Guests: Keep Your Home Pest-Free!
As the summer heat peaks, so does the activity of various pests. At Cal King Pest Control, we want to help you keep your home safe and comfortable. In this newsletter, we'll cover the common pests you might encounter in August and provide tips on how to protect your home and loved ones.
1. Wasps & Yellow Jackets:
Wasps and yellow jackets are particularly active during the warmer months, searching for food and defending their nests. These stinging insects can be aggressive, especially if their nest is disturbed. Tip: To minimize their presence, keep food and sugary drinks covered when outdoors. Remove fallen fruits and seal garbage cans tightly. If you find a nest near your home, avoid handling it yourself. It's safest to contact a professional to safely remove the nest and reduce the risk of stings.
2. Ticks: Protect Your Pets
Ticks are more aggressive and bloodthirsty in August, posing a significant threat to both humans and pets. They can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease. Tip: Protect your pets by using tick-preventive treatments recommended by your vet and regularly checking them for ticks after they've been outside. Mow your lawn regularly, keep leaf litter to a minimum, and consider using tick repellent sprays in your yard to reduce tick populations. Water Safety Tip: Be cautious when near lakes or ponds as ticks are commonly found in tall grasses and wooded areas around water.
Happy August
At Cal King Pest Control, we're committed to helping you protect your home from summer pests. Whether you're dealing with wasps, ants, rodents or any other pest, our team of experts is here to provide safe and effective solutions. As August and the summer heat still remains, continue to stay vigilant and take preventative measures to keep your home pest-free. Contact us today for a consultation and let us keep your home safe and comfortable.
TIPS:
3. Ants: A Persistent Problem
Ants are on the move in search of food, especially during the summer months. Once they find their way into your home, they can be challenging to eliminate. Tip: Keep countertops clean, store food in airtight containers, and promptly fix any water leaks. To effectively deal with an infestation, target the queen by using ant baits. This will help eliminate the entire colony and prevent future invasions.
Overall Preventive Tip: Keep the exterior of your home free from leaf litter and standing water, which can attract ants and other pests.
