Pest-Proofing Your Home for Fall
As fall continues and the weather shifts, pests begin to seek shelter to avoid the cold winter months ahead. To rodents, cockroaches and spiders, nothing appears more inviting than a nice, warm family home to hole up in for the season.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) wants to remind homeowners that these pests aren't just nuisances, but they can spread disease and cause structural damage to your home. Rats carry diseases such as salmonella and hantavirus while cockroach droppings and saliva can trigger asthma attacks, especially in young children.
Clark Exterminating is a proud member of the NPMA, and as such, wanted to pass along a few helpful tips from the NPMA to help pest-proof your home through the season:
Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.
- Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter.
- Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles.
- Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows.
- Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains.
- Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house; keep shrubbery well-trimmed.
For more information or to speak to a pest professional, contact us here.
