Things You Can Do To Pest Proof Your House
- Check packages to be sure you don't bring pests from the store.
- Don't keep open food containers in cabinets. Transfer to tight fitting containers.
- Keep garbage in covered containers, Preferably outside your house.
- Make sure screens and doors are tight fitting and in good condition.
- Always clean up any spills or food as quickly as possible.
- Close holes around any pipe openings such as around kitchen and bathroom sinks.
- Trim back trees that overhang the home and make sure no branches touch the house.
- Maike sure crawl spaces and attics are dry and well ventilated.
- Be consistant with flea treatments and flea programs suggested by your vets.
- Avoid bright lighting at night that draw pests and their predators to your home.
- Don't leave pet food out uneaten in bowls especially if pets are fed outside.
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Strategies To Prevent Bed Bugs
- Never bring in used furniture. Half the cases we see are from that.
- Internet search motels for bed bug reports & reviews from other visitors.
- Inspect rooms you stay in for bugs and staining on mattresses.
- Leave luggage in garage & away from bedrooms when returning.
- Bring clothing back in plastic bags & wash before you bring back in.
- Store luggage in motels away from beds & put in drawtight plastic bags.
- Consider using duffel bag luggage that can be put in a dryer on return.
- Don't treat luggage with repellent chemicals when returning home.
- Be aware of visiting guests & where they have been before your home.
- Get encasements for your beds at home for detection & prevention on return.
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