Winterizing Your Home from Pests; How to Winterize the Exterior & Interior of Your House in The Villages, FL

During the winter months, many critters hibernate and become dormant, but not all of them. The pests that do remain active are often looking for somewhere nice and cozy to take a long winter nap to await the warm spring. Your home is ideal for pests seeking refuge from the elements as well as those looking to slumber the frigid temperatures away. But there are some steps you can take to make your home less inviting as well as block their paths into your residence. Today, we at Pest 911 would like to share some tips and advice on safeguarding your home from pests this winter.

Exterior Pest Control Tips & Solutions

Start from the outside and evaluate your home from the roof down and all around. If you are unsteady around heights, utilize a set of binoculars, ask a friend or invest in a professional pest inspection.
– If you discover any holes, gaps, cracks, or other damaged entry points seal and make appropriate repairs to prevent entry.
– Repair any utility lines, leaky faucets and cover any standing water like pools and such. Pests are not only looking for convenient nesting areas, but food and water sources as well.
– Avoid leaving pet food out in unsealable containers for long periods of time.
– Keep grass trimmed, bushes hedged, and trees pruned and clear from your home. These areas are pests natural habitat and having this overgrown landscape conveniently close to your home might give them a tempting invitation.
– Remove the clutter. Trash and other unused item shoot be properly disposed of. Firewood and building materials should be neatly organized and stored away from the house. Undisturbed materials are also home to many pests and keeping them close is welcoming to them.
– Keep the trash bins away from home, lids on tight and securely and be sure to clean them our periodically. Pests will consume the trash. Give them little opportunity. Keeping them clean will reduce the odors that attract pests.

Interior Pest Control Preparation Tips

Just as you evaluated the exterior, do the same for interior. Check along the windows and doors. If you see light shining through or feel a breeze, your weather stripping may need replacing as well as the sealing of holes and cracks.
– Repair any leaky pipes and faucets to remove the water sources.
– Store pet food in tight sealable containers.
– Clear out pantry and food cupboards and clean the spilled crumbs and excess food. Be sure to store all food and ingredients in tight sealable storage containers. Pests can easily gnaw and scratch their way through cardboard, flimsy plastic, and paper packaging.
– Clean the clutter. Pests use clutter to eat, build nests, and hide in. Remove the junk mail, old catalogs, piled up fabrics and other materials. The less clutter the better.
– Ensure all trash cans have properly fitted lids and they are always secured. Keep them cleaned periodically.
– Invest in a professional pest control maintenance program.

Year Round Pest Control Services

Pest 911 offers regular programs to keep pests away from your home or businesses as well as deal with pest infestations. If you want to start a routine maintenance schedule to keep the pests out, call us today!