Here are some CT Pest Inspection tips to prevent spring pests from entering your home. Now that we’ve set our clocks forward spring is officially here. Spring is also a time when insects emerge to build nests and forage for food sometimes resulting in wood destroying pests coming too close to home for comfort. Left unchecked, little nuisances can become large pest problems.
Remember, for every single giant ant in or near your structure you see, there are dozens perhaps hundreds, in the colony from which he came. It may be very likely you have an infestation. Carpenter ants never live or work alone. Have a professional pest inspection done immediately to keep them under control and prevent extensive damage to your CT home or property.
Here are some preventative measures you can take to keep unwanted visitors from entering your Connecticut home. As you begin your spring cleaning this season, keep these simple tips for in mind:
- Seal up entry points. Check your home for cracks along windows and doors, and holes in window screens, especially near light fixtures where insects congregate at night.
- Keep food in sealed containers. Pet food, bird seed, and dry food items are inviting meals for ants and other pantry pests. Keep these items stored in airtight containers.
- Eliminate standing water. Mosquitoes don’t just ruin backyard barbecues, they can also transmit deadly diseases. High moisture is also conducive to termites and carpenter ants
- Keep wood and brush away from home structures. These materials appeal to termites, wood-boring beetles, and even bees and wasps. Store these items away from your home, garage and shed.
- Try a dehumidifier. Basements can get particularly damp in the warmer months, providing a haven for centipedes, silverfish, and other pests. A dehumidifier can remove excess moisture.
Despite your best efforts to prevent pests from entering your Connecticut home, infestations can still occur. If you need help call us for a pest inspection today! 888-558-1574
