If you think you have to be proactive about pest control in the summer season only, think again. The fact is that different pests are active at different times of the year, and they find different ways of invading your indoor spaces.
Lucky for you, this guide contains tips for keeping pests out in different seasons.
Spring Pest Control
Let’s start with the first season of the year: spring. Allergies and flying insects are a specialty of the spring season, which means it is time to invest in netting.
If you have a garden or any other outdoor space (balcony/terrace/porch) with plants, make sure to use insecticides to avoid the bugs from budding plants getting inside the house. Regular garden/yard upkeep, including removing waste, trimming plants and hedges, and mowing the grass are some easy tips for keeping pests out.
The spring season is also the perfect time to get ahead of summer preparation. Pests such as ants are hyperactive during summer, which is why it is wise to seal any cracks and gaps in your doorways and windows.
Summer Pest Control
Summer season is one of the most challenging times in terms of pest prevention and control. Luckily, you can follow a few tips for keeping pests out.
Start by decluttering your home or workplace. Pests love hanging out in dark and dingy places to stay safe from the scorching heat. Warm weather also means that pests breed more actively. Clear away extra stuff from any basement and attics. Paper and wood are popular spots for pests to lay eggs, so make sure you don’t give them the opportunity.
Furthermore, eliminate areas of standing water as much as possible. You may be watering your plants more during the summer, but avoid over-watering. After it rains, take measures to drain water to repel mosquitoes and other flying insects. Also, treat water in pools and fountains with chlorine.
Fall/Winter Pest Control
Cooler temperatures mean both good and bad news. The good news is that various pests go into hibernation or slow out. Therefore, there is very little activity of pests and you will find yourself breathing a sigh of relief not having to stay extra-alert as you should during spring and summer.
However, the bad news is that certain pests, such as rodents and roaches, are more attracted to indoor warmth in cooler temperatures. Rats and mice take refuge in garages, kitchens, and even inside car engines. Given the fact that these pests carry pathogens, it’s best to control them immediately.
You can follow these tips for keeping pests out:
- Buy rat/mouse traps and put them near entrances. A pest expert can better plan and execute these.
- Avoid leaving food out. There may be little ant activity, but roaches/rodents are around.
- Monitor your pantry (or any food storage) for pests such as including beetles and meal moths.
Enjoy a pest-free spring, summer, and winter with these tips. Pay attention to both prevention and timely pest control to free yourself of pest-related hassles around the year!
