pest control advice for more than just mice

Pest Control Advice for More Than Just Mice

Preserving the good and preventing the rest!

The Importance of Prevention

“The easiest, lowest cost, and often most reliable way to avoid many pest problems is to provide a healthy environment that discourages pest activities.”

- Utah State University

• Ants• Bedbugs• Cockroaches• Earwigs• Fruit flies• Moths

• Silverfish• Termites• Bats• Rats• Mice

Common Household Pests:

1. Clean up.

2. Seal up.

3. Pouch up.

3 Steps to Get Rid of Mice (and more)

• Repair fascia and rotted roof shingles; some insects are drawn to deteriorating wood.

• Store fire wood at least 20 feet away from the house and five inches off the ground.

• Always drain dish water from a sink. Because roaches can swim, a sink full of water might become the site of a roach pool party

Cleaning tips to prevent pests:

• Check boxes and bags for insects and rodents before bringing them into a home.

• Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home including entry points for utilities and pipes.

• Caulking, wood, and metal flashing can all be used to permanently seal off openings and never allow another critter through them.

Tips to seal out pests:

• Rodents rely on their sense of smell – a scent based repellent like Fresh Cab sends them running.

• Diatomaceous earth sprinkled wherever you see bugs will prevent them from entering.

• White vinegar works as a great herbicide.• Many herbs can help repel pests such as cayenne pepper

(ants), cloves (moths), and rosemary (fleas).

Tips to repel rodents and other pests:

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