How to Keep Insects Under Control During Your Spring Cleaning
When you’re sweeping through your house on a spring cleaning kick, you could actually add to the problem instead of making it better. All that activity makes it easy to wake up the bugs that have been in hiding during winter.
Want to make sure you keep those critters under control while you clean? Then take a look at the tips below!
Keep a Vacuum Handy
Squashing bugs isn’t always the best option for getting rid of pests. Sure, it’s satisfying to see them go splat. But when you’re trying to clean up the stains and smells left behind, you’ll probably wish you had thought twice before squashing. Instead, keep your vacuum handy and suck those suckers up. It will get rid of them quickly without all the mess.
Treat for Pests Before You Clean
Spring is when insects are starting to get active again, and if it’s been a warm winter they’ll emerge even early than expected. Head bugs off with a pest control treatment before you start your cleaning. At Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. our technicians don’t just spray haphazardly. They will assess your needs and create a customized plan for treatment based on what your current and potential pest problems are. Let them know that you plan to do some spring cleaning so they can take that into consideration too.
Don’t Leave Doors Open
Seems like pretty simple advice, but hauling things to the curb and trash cans leads to a lot of doors being accidentally left open. It’s easy to leave doors ajar when your hands are full, but that’s the opportunity bugs are looking for. There are a few ways that you can avoid the problem:
- If you have a garage move everything out there first before taking it all outside.
- Enlist the help of someone else to man the door.
- Have the pest control company treat the area around your door to repel any bugs before they make it past the threshold.
Make Sure Screens are Secure on All Windows and Doors
Speaking of the doors, during spring cleaning it’s understandable to want to air your house out to get rid of all those chemical smells and make the air healthier in general. Before you crack open the windows, check the screens to make sure they are completely secure. Even the tiniest tear or loose edge is more than enough space for most bugs to make their way into a home.
If you live in Alabama and would like to discuss preventative pest control treatment options, give us a call. Our knowledgeable technicians have handled just about every type of pest problem this side of the Mississippi!
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