The end of the summer is fast approaching, which is great news for those who love the cool weather and vibrant colors of autumn. And with the summer, so goes its worst traits, like the overwhelming heat, persistent smells, and of course, those pesky summer bugs. But don’t lose the pest control services number just yet.
While many bugs die off or at least settle down when the temperatures drop, others will try to survive the winter by retreating right into the nooks and crannies of your home. To get your home ready for autumn pests, check out these tips and reminders about pest control as the fall draws nearer:
Decorations
One of the best parts of fall is certainly the potential for decoration. The gourds! The carved pumpkins! The wreaths, Halloween gags, and garlands, the list goes on and on.
But it is important to be mindful that some of those decorations can attract bugs, in particular, the perishable ones like gourds and pumpkins. Also, make sure to keep an eye out for any sleeping pests in the fall decor when you pull down the box from the attic. Some popular fall plants, like mums, are especially known for transporting bugs, and it’s important to be mindful of decorations that provide convenient homes for the pesky pests, like straw bales and scarecrows.
Check For Openings
The autumn is your last chance to check the exterior of your home for openings before it gets too cold. Openings in your walls and at the base of your house provide perfect doorways for pests that are looking to overwinter, especially as they are increasingly drawn to your warm house. As always, prevention is the best method.
Remember that bedbugs can lay up to five eggs in a single day.
Firewood
Very soon, it’ll be time to get that fire roaring in the fireplace. But firewood is a perfect vehicle and hiding place for all sorts of bugs, like termites, which damage 600,000 homes every year and cause $30 billion in damages. If you store firewood in your yard, make sure to keep wood piles at least 20 feet away from the exterior of your house.
Fall Bugs
Stink bugs will start making their way indoors as it gets cooler, which actually makes it the perfect time to keep them out for good. Call your local pest control service to find out the best way to thwart their entry into your home. Other common autumn intruders include lady beetles and box elders, but you can also keep your eye out for house flies on the warmed south side of your house and stinging insects, like yellow jackets and bees, which tend to get hostile in the cooler weather.
Contact your local pest control services for more autumnal pest control tips and tricks!
