Preparing Your Home For the Changing Climate And Bugs (Continued)

For those of you who missed our last blog post, we wanted to provide our customer with helpful tips for bug proofing their homes while the weather is still cooperative. Bugs and other pests often find their way into your home come fall when the weather is cooler and the food is less bountiful. Below you will find the second set of tips for bug proofing the interior of your home.

Interior

• After you have finished the exterior, move to the inside. Again assure that all cracks and holes are sealed. You can prevent entrance through the bottom of your doors by installing weather strips.
• Store any open food in containers or tightly closed bags, and do not leave dog or cat food out for more than a couple hours.
• Keep counters and floors clean and free of crumbs, and throw out the garbage if it has been sitting for a long period of time.
• Place a few mice traps in your garage and in your kitchen cabinets.

One of the best solutions to keeping pests out is to hire Extermatrim Exterminating to come out and inspect your home. Not only will they point out problems which would have otherwise gone unnoticed, they may also catch a pest issue before it can cause any real problem. For tips on preparing your home’s exterior click here to read the entire article, or check out the prior blog post

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