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We think of nuisance insects, we often think of flies and mosquitoes, but there are a multitude of insects that can be either simply annoying or even potentially dangerous. It is important to act quickly to keep them under insect control.
How to Pest-proof Your Home
Each type of insect will require its own approach to deal with, but here are some general ways to pest-proof your home:
Use weather stripping on doors and door sweeps to create a tighter seal.
Caulk crevices around doors, windows, and vents.
Caulk or otherwise seal openings around pipes and conduits entering your home.
Inspect interior and exterior walls for any cracks, crevices, or other openings to repair.
Inspect the screens on windows and doors to ensure that they fit securely.
If your garbage cans do not have closing lids, consider investing in some to discourage flies and yellowjackets.
If you have leaks (especially in the roof) they should be repaired before you attract moisture-loving insects like fungus beetles and carpenter ants.
Standing water will attract mosquitoes and other flying insects. Try to eliminate it wherever possible. Downspouts should be arranged to drain away from the home.
If you keep stacks of wood, stack them away from the home and off the ground.
Check that your plants are not acting as attractants to pest insects. If they are, remove them and replace them with another variety that is insect resistant.
Common Insect Pests
Ok, you have noticed a few pest insects inside your home. Even the cleanest, well-kept home can have insects from time to time. Most of these local pests just wander in from the great outdoors.
The first step is to identify the pest insects since each type of insect requires its own approach to control. Solutions Pest Control receives calls from clients asking about these common pests often found in the southwest coast of BC:
Of these local pest insects, termites can cause the most structural damage to your home. The other pest insects listed bring possible health and food contamination issues and or result in considerable damage to plants.
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How to Deal With Common Indoor Insects
Fungus Gnats
You may or may not even be familiar with fungus gnats, but you may have them in your home. They are a common plant pest, which can cause considerable damage to your houseplants.
Termites
With their ability to inflict significant damage upon your property, once discovered, termites need to be eliminated quickly and thoroughly.
Silverfish
Silverfish are an oval, elongated, wingless pest measuring 12 – 19 mm (not including the tail).
Fleas
While we most often think of fleas in relation to our pets, having them enter your home on your dog or cat means that they will soon be taking up residence in your furniture and the rest of your house and yard.
Moths
You may have memories of visiting your grandparents and encountering the smell of naphthalene in closets and on clothes.
Flies
A common flying pest, flies can be highly annoying when they invade your barbecue and decide to land on your food.
Spiders
While spiders can be useful in your home to help control other insects, many people take issue with them, especially when there is an over-abundance.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches rank right up there with spiders when it comes to causing strong reactions, or even a feeling of revulsion.
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Solutions To Your Pest Control Issues
Dealing with insect infestations can be a trying experience. That’s why when you have problems, you need Solutions. Protect your home and your loved ones with professional insect control solutions so that you can enjoy your environment without nuisance insects.
Our team is ready to solve your pest issues, call Solutions Pest Control today!
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Insects Control Blog
We gathered the following, most recent Insect Control posts from Solutions Pest Control’s – Bug Blog. These are topical posts we’ve written over the years about insect issues in Metro Vancouver and Whistler Sea-to-Sky corridor area. If your neighbours had these issues in the past, our bug blog posts might be relevant to your concerns today.
There is a great deal of information in our Bug Blog posts, perhaps one will address the pest issues you are experiencing today. Please have a look at our Bug Blog page and give us a call if we can answer any questions.