How to protect your home this summer from pests
Summertime is here! We are saying goodbye to the cold and the blankets and time to open the doors and windows to let that breath of freshness into our homes …BUT … Hold on to your hats as the insects also come out of hibernation to enjoy the warm season.
Different types of pests to expect this Summer :
Cockroaches
Spiders
Moths
Silverfish
Mites
Bedbugs
Ants
Gnats
Fruit Flies
Flies
Fleas
To name a few…..
Don’t forget our furry friends -Rodents!
Tips on DIY house treatments this summer
Want to jump into some DIY summer home care tips? Make your space pest-proof with these simple, no-sweat tips:
1. Window Whizzes: At high season, hang some screens on your windows to keep out those unwanted guests.
2. Crack Down on Cracks: Spend a bit of time sealing all cracks and crevices it only takes a few minutes, and every little bit helps.
3. Tidiness is Key: The first line of defense is a neat house. (Clutter creates pest hiding spots.) And cleaning up.
4. Firewood Storage: Got logs? Store them away from your home so you don’t get critter hitchhikers.
5. Vinegar Vibes:A splash of white vinegar can keep ants from crashing your summer vibe.
6. Onion Magic: Spiders don’t like onions. Put some in water to keep them away.
7. Fruit Fly Trap: A bowl of water containing apple cider vinegar and a lid made from plastic wrap (with holes poked in it) really does the trick.
8. Floor Patrol: For ants, mopping regularly wipes away scent trails that take them directly to your pantry.
9. Coffee Corner: Spread coffee grounds around the outside of your home it’s like a bug barrier.
10. Pet Food Tidy: No beastie cuddle puffs when pet food is in sealed containers.
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11. Banana Boost: Scatter banana peels near plants’ bases to feed your potted plants and deter pests.
12. Greenery Grooming: Prune creeping plants to maintain the creepers (the plants and pests!) under control.
13. Cornmeal Scatter: It’s a soft-spoken way to suggest that ants get their snacks elsewhere.
14. Vacuum Ventures: A good, regular vacuuming of the mattress sprays out the sneaky bugs.
15. Essential Spritz: You can also combine water with calming essential oils such as lavender or mint and spray for an instant pest-be-gone scent throughout your home.
16. Seasonal Cleanse: Wash clothes and bedding that have been stored away for a fresh and bug-free wakeup call.
17. Top It Off: A chimney cap can be a good investment to prevent pests from making their way inside.
18. Seal the Deal: Make sure there aren’t any unsealed entry points throughout your home and have them sealed up.
Yard Zen: Clear your yard of debris, prune the bushes and get rid of standing water to cut down on pest hangouts.
Keep in mind that controlling moisture and scheduling routine pest control with a trusted service provider like proof. pest control can make all the difference. Our expert team utilises organic solutions to ensure your home is smiling all summer!
Ark Termite Treatment The Vines offers all pest control services in The Vines and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6186 7468 or visit our website:
https://arktermitetreatment.com.au/
