The best defense against the fall invaders is a good offense. These tips can help you keep pests out of their homes:
* Do not allow food, trash, decaying wood, etc. to remain in or on your property.
* Cover or seal trash tightly.
* Cut back limbs, shrubs, and vines that touch or overhang your property.
* “Weatherize” your home. Seal all possible pest entry points.
* Check for and remove structural damage such as moisture damaged wood.
* Keep gutters clean.
* Shuffle stored items regularly and keep boxes tightly sealed in plastic bags.
* Keep all areas where food is prepared, stored, and served clean and free of crumbs and grease.
* Before storing end-of-season clothes, make sure they are clean.
* Drawer and cabinet liners, paper grocery bags, and even wallpaper can be a source of food to pests.
* Carefully check for pests in furniture, boxes, paper, and other items brought into your home.
* It is easier to spot a potential problem when the interior and exterior of your home are clean and uncluttered. Sanitation is your best defense.
* If, however, these things don’t work, you can try a granular yard insecticide around the exterior of the home to help stop them from surviving the trek. If the crawlies persist, you can call us and we will give you a good deal for “on-call” service.
Contact Betts Pest Control at 316-943-3555 to schedule an appointment for a tech to come to your home.
