Pest Treatment and Prevention Tips

Your home is the last place you want to have a pest problem. Not only are pests annoying, but they can present a variety of health issues if they come in contact with humans and pets. Pest treatments and prevention go hand-in-hand, therefore it’s necessary to address both when you are performing do-it-yourself pest control. 

Keep your home and environment pest-free with these tips: 

Outdoor 

The beginning of any pest infestation starts outside. It’s important to maintain a pest-free yard by knowing what attracts pests and how to prevent them from making a comfortable home around yours. 

Keep these tips in mind for both pest control inspection and pest treatment:

• Identify common pests in your area 
• Keep trees, bushes, and landscape trimmed to allow more sunlight in
• Seal any holes or cracks around the house and gutters 
• Regularly clean out gutters 
• Ensure your irrigation system is functioning properly 
• Avoid moisture around the perimeter of your home
• Regularly clean up leaves and debris around the yard 
• Avoid having foliage touching your house 
• Eliminate scrap wood in your yard 
• Avoid still water sources 
• Do not overwater your lawn or garden 
• Store trash cans far away from your home
• Use a backpack sprayer, like our 4.75 Gallon Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer
• With your chosen sprayer or fogger, completely cover the trees, grass, shrubs, and other foliage around your backyard
• When spraying, do not neglect the underside of the leaves 
• Keep a spraying schedule to stay on track 
• Apply pesticides to gutters and any overhangs around the house

Indoor 

While it is less common to spray indoors, for some households, this could be a necessity. Before spraying the interior of your home with pest treatment or prevention, carefully choose a pesticide that is safe to use indoors. Be mindful of the ingredients and where you are spraying. After spraying inside, try to stay out of your home for a few hours to let the pesticide settle and dry. 

Keep these tips in mind for both pest control inspection and pest treatment:

• Assess any openings that pests could enter from
• Dispose of garbage weekly and keep a lid on
• Vacuum weekly
• Store food in sealed containers 
• Wipe down kitchen counters and floors to eliminate crumbs and food buildup
• Keep pet bowls and the area surrounding clean
• Store pet food in sealed containers 
• Routinely check under sinks for moisture and residue 
• Keep your home free of clutter
• Check your pets often for ticks 
• Eliminate clutter from the attic, closets, garages, and storage areas
• Seal and repair any torn window or door screens
• Repair any broken vents
• Keep a spraying schedule to stay on track 

Pest control inspection and pest treatment around your home and yard do not require hiring a pest control company. Once you understand what types of pests are attracted to your environment and how they behave, you can be on top of any potential infestation. 

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