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How to Avoid Pests This Fall Season

As the temperature starts to cool down, you may notice that pests of all shapes and sizes are starting to seek refuge. Unfortunately, for many people this refuge tends to be their home. Rather than waiting for them to become a problem, taking some proactive measures in safeguarding your home from fall pests will go a long way. Eagle Pest Services is here to share some tips to prepare your home for potential fall pest invaders.

 

Preventing Pest Infestations

There are several places around the exterior of your home that pests can use to gain entry. This is a good time to stroll around the exterior of your home and look for potential entry points. If you have a hole in the exterior of your home as small a dime, a mouse can get through it and into your walls. Sealing these cracks and holes will keep potential pests out of your home and save you a headache in the process.

 

Pest Control Home Sealing of Windows and Doors

This is the perfect time of the year to open your windows and doors to let some of the crisp, fall air cool down your home rather than your air conditioning unit. Before you do this, you want to make sure the screens on your doors and windows don’t have any holes or tears in them that will allow pests to come in. This is a season where flies can be a real potential problem and nuisance if you don’t keep them out of your home. Not only should you check your screens, but seal any cracks found around these areas as well and repair them.

 

Mesh Insect Screens for Vents

Most attic spaces have vents that allow the hot air to escape and keep your home from getting too hot. This gives rodents and birds as well as bats the perfect opportunity to get into your home. Placing a simple screen over these vents eliminates this problem completely. Just make sure you use a very fine mesh since it doesn’t take a big hole to let some pests like mice in.

 

Trim Landscaping to Deter Pests

The plants in your flower and vegetable garden beds have been growing all summer long and are likely getting quite large. Keep them trimmed and away from your home to keep pests from making their way inside. Plants should be at least 15 inches away from your home to safeguard it against garden pests.

 

Year Round Pest Control

If you find that pests have already started fleeing to your home with a temperature drop, don’t hesitate to call the pest control professionals at Eagle Pest Services to help you get them under control again. Don’t wait until you have an infestation on your hands, and take the appropriate measures to safeguard your home from pests this fall season. Call us today with any problems or concerns with pest in your home.