The high season for pests has now passed, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. On the contrary, as the temperature drops, the pests in your garden seek out warmth and food sources for the winter months. So don’t take any chances this year; use the tips below.
Seal Gaps in Your Home
It’s a good idea to seal your windows and doors to protect against pests during any season, but you can’t forget about the small gaps and holes in your home either. When the weather starts to get cooler in the fall and winter, small rodents seek out the warmth and comfort of your home.
Homes tend to have small gaps and holes in the places where wires and pipes enter the interior. It’s here that rodents, bugs, and insects, access your home and build their nests. Choose a reliable sealant and search for these areas. Sealing them gives your home top pest protection.
Use Fresh Herbs for Mosquitoes
It’s that time of year when you want to stand on your porch and roast marshmallows on the fire, but pests like mosquitoes often overshadow the joy in the activity. The mosquito season starts in the spring and peaks in the summer, but these pests are still around in the fall.
Mosquitoes are not just annoying; they also carry diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue, and malaria. The good news is there are some easy solutions to your mosquito issue. For example, you can try to place herbs on the fire and contact a mosquito control service.
Repair Torn Screens
Most homes have an insect screen, especially if it is located in the countryside. Insect screens are excellent for protecting your home from insects such as mosquitoes; that said, they are only successful if the screen is in adequate condition. Any tears or rips can render them ineffective.
If you have a tear in your insect screen or a break in the door frame, it’s time to either repair the door or replace it. Insect screens can be repaired using insect netting that you can buy from online retailers. Follow a good online guide for the techniques and processes you need to know.
Use Alternative Food Sources
Rodents and insects such as ants come into your home for two reasons. Firstly, they seek shelter from the dropping temperatures; secondly, they are looking for food sources, which are often available unless you are careful about where you store food sources.
One effective way to eliminate one of these causes is to provide the pests with an alternative food source outside your home. For example, when your home is appropriately sealed, you can set up a bird feeder at the other side of your home to direct any pests away from your property.
Seal Outdoor Trash Cans
If you’re going to use an alternative food source, make sure it is a controlled process. Make sure you don’t have loose trash cans that will attract the wrong type of attention. To prevent attracting rodents and urban animals to your garden, seal your trash cans and put them out on time.