The world is filled with pests, and many of them want nothing more than to be inside your cozy home. You have probably seen them, the occasional centipede in the basement, a fly on your TV, ants in your kitchen. You may have even had the unfortunate pleasure of sharing your home with rodents for a time. Whatever your experience is with pests, let 2020 be your year to fight back. You don’t have to share your Modesto home with pests. All you need is year-round pest control. Here’s why.
Problems Pests Cause
There are so many different pests that can be found invading homes all over Modesto, and each poses its own unique sets of problems. For one, pests can be extremely annoying, but we do not have to tell you that. You have experienced the frustration of chasing down flies with fly swatters or having to get up to grab toilet paper to kill a bug crawling up your wall.
What many homeowners do not know is that pests can be much more than just annoying. Many pests pose serious risks to you, your family, and even your pets. Filthy pests, in particular, can carry dangerous diseases along with parasites on and inside their bodies. When inside homes, pests like cockroaches and rodents spread bacteria wherever they roam, possibly contaminating the food you and your family eat.
Some pests can even trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions with the skin they shed while molting or during their development. These skin particulates can be picked up by air vents and transported throughout your home.
Finally, you have pests that can literally eat you out of house and home. Termites and carpenter ants both infest wooden structures, creating tunnels throughout walls and support beams. Unlike many other pests, these pests can enter into your home and you may never notice it. Silently chewing away through your home’s wood, these pests can damage your home to the tune of thousands of dollars in damage before you even know they are there.
How You Can Keep Pests Out
Pests can get into homes in a number of ways and stay for a number of reasons. Your job, if you are up for the task, is to eliminate entry points and make your home and property as uninviting to pests as possible. Here are some ways you can do this.
- Keep your grass short and tree branches trimmed away from your home’s exterior.
- Pick up dropped fruit or berries that may have fallen in your yard.
- Fix any broken gutters and eliminate sources of standing water close to your home.
- Seal up gaps, cracks, and holes in your home’s exterior foundation using a caulking gun.
- Repair any damage to your home’s exterior that pests could use to get inside.
- Repair or replace broken windows and/or door screens.
- Install door sweeps under all doors leading out of your home.
- Clean inside your home thoroughly and on a regular basis.
- Pick up pet food and water bowls before going to bed at night.
- Store leftover foods inside airtight containers.
- Make sure all of your trashcans have tight-fitting lids.
Why You Need Professional Pest Control
Most people do not have time or energy to pest-proof their homes and keep up with the needed steps to keep it that way. If you are looking for a simpler solution to pests, we have an answer for you here at Peace of Mind Pest Control. With innovation and excellence, we work hard to provide only the highest quality pest control services for residents here in Modesto. Give us a call today to find the perfect pest control plan to fit your home’s needs.
