The warm weather is bringing an uptick in all kinds of pests across the country. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Bug Barometer last month to give people an idea of what to expect this spring.
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Spring marks the time to do some deep cleaning.
“Make sure that you address the pest hot spots around your home in between wiping down the windows and shampooing the rugs. Warm, moist areas such as basements or cabinets under sinks can be a breeding ground for spring pests,” Dr. Jim Fredericks, BCE, senior vice president of public affairs at NPMA, said in the news release.
Fredericks provides a few suggestions that pest management companies can deliver to customers to help prevent pests this season.
- Dispose of any standing water on your property such as birth baths, buckets or puddles as they can attract mosquitoes
- Clean food and drink spills right away and avoid letting dishes pile up in the sink so you don’t provide food for cockroaches and ants
- Vacuum and sweep often
- Dispose of garbage regularly and use trash cans with a sealed lid
- Remove old landscape materials, debris and excess vegetation from the property to reduce potential nesting sites for ants
- Clean up debris and eliminate earth to wood contact outside the house to discourage termites
- Never try to remove stinging insect nests on your own when doing yard work – call a professional.
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