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Do You Have A Pest Control Plan For 2014?
12/4/13
With the New Year just around the corner, many people are starting to think of resolutions and other plans to improve themselves and their homes for the New Year. But what many people may not put on their list is making a plan to protect their homes and families from pests in 2014. So the question is, “do you have a pest control plan for 2014?” If not, you may want to start thinking about acquiring one because having pests in and around your home is not just a nuisance but can be dangerous and destructive to your home, belongings and family.
Common household bugs like spiders, rodents, cockroaches, ants and others tend to invade our homes in the fall and winter months, but really have the potential to get into our homes and cause problems no matter what time of year it is. This is why it is so important that you not only have a professional take care of your immediate problem, but also have a plan to provide your home with year-round protection against pests. Having a year-round pest control plan will ensure that your home is regularly inspected and if necessary treated to keep pests at bay and prevent them from contaminating your food, chewing through wires and plumbing, nesting behind your walls, and introducing dangerous diseases to you and your family.
Along with putting into place a year-round pest control plan, there are fixes and changes that you as a homeowner can make in order to help prevent pests from being able to easily access your home. Some tips to prevent pests (spiders, rodents, cockroaches) this winter and throughout the year include:
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Make sure that your foundation has no gaps or cracks and if any are any, seal them off.
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Caulk any gaps found around the windows and doors.
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Take the time this fall to rake and remove dead leaves and other debris from your yard.
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Store wood piles, compost piles, and garbage cans away from the exterior of your home.
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Make sure that gutters are clean and that water is being directed away from your home.
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Fix areas of moisture and humidity in your home which may mean installing a dehumidifier.
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Place a cap on your chimney if you have one and repair or replace loose roof tiles.
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Make sure that food in your kitchen areas is not stored on your counters, but instead in the refrigerator or sealed plastic containers.
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Regularly remove trash from the outside of your home and keep storage areas organized and clutter free.
Contact your local pest control company today in order to schedule an inspection of your home and to speak to a professional to set-up a year-round pest control service. This service will not only protect you from common bugs found in homes but from others that you may not even think of. For those in Maryland, D.C. and surrounding areas, contact American Pest to learn more about a 2014 home pest control plan!