A Complete Guide To Spring Pest Prevention For Gilbert Property Owners
When spring has sprung, it is a good time to start thinking about pests. Spring is the best time of year to get ahead of pests to prevent pest problems in Gilbert, AZ.
- Debris: Rake organic debris up and away from your exterior.
- Wood: Move stacked wood, dead branches, and other sources of wood away from your exterior.
- Lawn: Remove lawn clutter, particularly objects that are near your exterior.
- Trim: Trim your landscape plants to allow the air to easily move through your plants, and to remove hiding places for pests.
- Gutters: Clean your gutters out and make sure rainwater is being channeled down and away from your home.
- Garbage: Put garbage in a covered container and make sure you get your containers out to the curb every week. If you don’t, be sure to clean and deodorize your containers to remove odors that attract pests.
- Light: Consider replacing exterior white lights with lights that cast yellow light. Insects are attracted to white light but are unable to detect yellow light.
- Feeders: Move bird feeders away from your exterior. Seed feeders attract rodents like mice or rats and other wildlife. Hummingbird feeders attract ants.
- Screens: Make sure your screens are in good condition.
- Seal: Seal any entry points in your exterior.
- Inspect: Inspect your home and look for mud tubes left by subterranean termites.
- Changes: Look for changes in wood, particularly wood frames around doors and windows.
All of these natural methods work together to give you layers of protection. If you want even more protection, the service team here at Green Home Pest Control can assist you. We apply industry-leading treatments to give your home the protection it needs in order to get control of the pests that concern you. Connect with us today.