Prevent pest problems
If pests become problematic and fi rst-line
treatments are not working, consult with
a professional pest company to see
what might be the answer.
Pests can be
problematic for
homeowners.
Pests can be
frightening, and an
infestation can result
in property damage
if it is not discovered
or treated promptly.
According to Green
Pest Management,
termites can hollow
out beams, beetles can
tunnel through hardwood, and rodents can chew through
wiring and insulation. It doesn’t take long for damage to
escalate. And homeowners may not know issues are building
until problems have become visible.
To address pests effectively, both inside and outside of the
home, homeowners should prioritize prevention and physical
barriers fi rst. Chemicals and professional pest treatment
services may be necessary if initial efforts are not enough.
Here are some strategies homeowners can try.
• Check the perimeter. Pests can enter a home through small
gaps in the foundation, as well as around windows and doors.
Use silicone caulk around windows and stuff steel wool in
gaps around plumbing pipes.
• Address moisture issues. Many insects are attracted to
dampness. It’s important to fi x leaky faucets immediately and
use a dehumidifi er in basements or crawl spaces to make the
environment less hospitable to pests.
• Manage crumbs and trash. Pests like an easy food source,
so move dry goods into glass or sealed plastic containers.
Clean up crumbs around the kitchen, empty catches in the
sink drain readily, and be sure to take out the garbage before
it gets full and malodorous; otherwise, you might be luring
pests indoors.
• Create a buffer zone outside. Try not to plant vegetation
too close to the home. While mulch is coveted for its use in
landscaping, it can act as a highway for termites and ants.
Gravel or bare dirt may be better against the house.
• Eliminate standing water. Clear gutters and address lowlying
areas of the landscape. Turlock Mosquito Abatement
District says mosquitoes grow in standing water, and they can
develop into biting mosquitoes in amounts of water as small
as that needed to fi ll a bottle cap. Tip and toss out any water
to prevent mosquito breeding.
• Use natural repellents. Peppermint oil might deter spiders
and rodents near entry points. Diatomaceous earth is a fi ne
powder made from fossilized, microscopic remains of hardshelled
aquatic organisms. While used primarily in some
pool fi ltration systems, DE also can dehydrate insects with
exoskeletons, like ants or roaches.
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