Summer is upon us and that means a new wave of pest activity. Ants, flies, mosquitos, ticks, stinging insects, spiders, termites, rodents…there are many different types of pests that are active this time of year. We’re here to help you have a pest-free summer with these helpful summer pest control tips.
- When cooking or eating outside, keep food covered to avoid attracting insects.
- Keep mulch, soil and wood away from the foundation of your home to minimize ant and termite activity.
- Mow your lawn regularly and trim shrubs so that they don’t provide safe harbor to pests.
- Clean up any lawn debris in a timely manner to avoid giving pests a place to hide.
- Eliminate standing water in your outdoor space (bird bath, kiddie pool, uncovered rain barrel, clogged gutters, etc.) so that mosquitos can’t breed in it.
- If you have a swimming pool or pond, make sure there is constant water circulation to reduce mosquito breeding activity.
- Make sure that outdoor trash cans are closed at all times.
- Keep the interior of your home clear of any uncovered food, crumbs or spills that could attract bugs.
- Use a dehumidifier in your basement or crawl space to reduce moisture that pests like.
- Enlist the help of your local pest control professional who can create a treatment plan for your home or business all season long, as well as help with any pest issues that pop up.
If you would like to learn more about summer pest control for your home or business, please contact us for a free inspection. We offer residential pest control and commercial pest control for the greater Capital District area including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.