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How To Keep Your Home Pest Free DIY by onlytiles(m): 9:42am On Mar 13, 2018 |
MANAGE TREES AND PLANTS
Trim back any tree branches or shrubbery that
touch your home to eliminate pest “bridges” to
the house. Mulch, such as wood chips and pine
straw, provide ideal harborage for pests. Instead
of using these in areas that touch your
foundation, place less pest-attractive ground
cover, such as rock or stone. REPAIR DOORS AND WINDOWS Because pests can wiggle through tiny cracks and gaps, inspect and repair any ill-fitting, warped or broken doors and windows; check for and repair rips or tears in screens. A screen mesh size of at least 200 holes per square inch is generally available at home stores and is ideal for screening out pests. CRACKS AND GAPS Inspect the entire exterior of your home for other cracks, crevices and gaps through which pests could enter. Check for cracks in the foundation, loose siding, missing roof shingles, and gaps around incoming utility lines, including pipes, electric and cable wiring. Seal any openings with copper mesh, coarse steel wool, sheet metal or mortar. Expanding caulk is less applicable as many pests can chew through it. TRASH AND LITTER Keep yards, patios, decks and garages free of litter, weeds and standing water. Ensure trash cans have tight-fitting lids, and clean the cans and area regularly to remove debris and spills, on which pests can feed. LIGHTS To reduce flying insects around doors and windows, replace standard mercury vapor lights with high pressure sodium vapor or halogen lights. Bulbs that have pink, yellow or orange tints will be least attractive to the flying insects. Although it is common to place lights on exterior walls near doors, it is better to place the light farther away, using pole lights when possible, with the light shining toward the door for safety. Eliminating conditions in your home that appeal to pests will help reduce the attraction that brings them in. INTERIOR GAPS Some cracks and gaps will be visible only from inside your home. Check in, under and behind kitchen cabinets, refrigerators and stoves, as well as between the floor and wall juncture and around pipes, floor and dryer vents. Seal any gaps found, especially those of 1/4 inch or greater. DRAINS Sink and floor drains often accumulate gunk and debris which can attract pests and provide an ideal breeding site, especially for small flies. Inspect and maintain all sink, tub, basement and laundry room floor drains. FOR GENERAL FUMIGATION AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES. CONTACT PEST SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED SERVICES ON 08169606527 (Watsapp enabled)
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Re: How To Keep Your Home Pest Free DIY by jeromecorey(m): 8:17am On Mar 14, 2018 |
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Re: How To Keep Your Home Pest Free DIY by onlytiles(m): 10:01am On Mar 17, 2018 |
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Re: How To Keep Your Home Pest Free DIY by onlytiles(m): 10:03am On Mar 17, 2018 |
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