Summer is almost here, bringing the sun, fun, and—sorry to say—a host of skin-crawling critters. As the days get warmer, insects awake from their slumber and set off on a quest for food—a quest that can lead nasty vermin straight to your front door. Learn about these pest control in vancouver solutions to keep your pests at bay.
Before you fire up that barbeque, here are 5 common summer pests, and what you can do to stop them from invading your home this season.
Mosquitos
Mosquitos are the kings of the insect world when it comes to infuriating the heck out of people. They buzz, bite, and bother many folks, ruining summer-time fun for everyone. It’s enough to make you wish for winter (well…almost).
Mosquitos will start cropping up around June. So, there’s no time like the present to take some proactive measures. One of the best ways to keep these biting bugs at bay is to remove any standing water in and around your property. Pools of still water are breeding grounds for mosquitos, turning your home into a virtual flying-demon daycare overnight. For the mosquitos you do have, citronella candles and mosquito traps will help ease your suffering.
Ants
‘Tis the season for ant invasions. And if there is one thing most homeowners will agree on, it is just how troublesome these tiny pests can be once they invade your property. After all, they raid kitchens, excavate lawns, and in some cases, even cause structural damage to your home.
There are several steps you can take to keep ants out of your home. Make sure to properly seal up and store leftover food (don’t forget about uneaten pet food). Sweep up crumbs, get rid of pooling water, and wipe down countertops. You’ll also want to take out the trash on a regular basis.
House Flies
Very few things are more annoying than house flies buzzing around your head. But don’t think for a second flies are merely a harmless nuisance. These winged scavengers can spoil food, spread germs, and transmit diseases like dysentery, typhoid, cholera, and gastroenteritis.
Want to keep flies from wrecking your summer? Keep a clean home. Left out food or open garbage bins is like ringing the dinner bell to flies. Make sure to securely store your food and take out the garbage as often as possible. Plus, you can place sticky fly strips outside the entrance of your home. A trusty fly swatter by your side will also do the trick.
Termites
Termites might be small but never underestimate their destructive, wood-boring skills. After a long winter’s nap, these voracious pests emerge from underground looking for their next meal. And if they’ve targeted your home for deconstruction, they’ll make short work of your wooden structure, literally eating you out of house and home.
Termite prevention can be a challenge. In many cases, you only discover you have a termite problem after significate damage has already been done. To avoid a termite tragedy, keep mulch, wood debris, scrap lumber, and firewood away from your property. Also, trim bushes and other dense greenery from the foundation of your home, and remove leaves from gutters and drains.
Wasps
Wasps are pain-inducing pests, delivering a nasty sting if you get in their way—and for those of you who suffer from allergic reactions, you already know how dangerous wasps and other stinging insects can be to your health.
Summertime is peak season for wasps. They’ll make nests in the ground and on the underside of decks and awnings. And if they’ve set up shop on your property, you had better make a lot of indoor plans this season.
An average wasp nest can house up to 6000 inhabitants during the summer, so you’ll want to do everything you can to prevent a wasp problem from getting out of control. For starters, make sure to bring all leftover food inside and seal up trash cans and garbage bins.
Also, block off loose siding and other open spaces on the outside of your home.
Dealing with summer pests can be more than a handful if you don’t know what you are doing. If the idea of getting rid of creepy, cringe-inducing critters on your own is keeping you up at night, hire a professional pest control company.
For a pest-free summer, contact Solutions Pest Control today!