Summer pests can be extremely difficult to handle and that goes for a wide range of animals that have learned to seek shelter and food sources around humans. Wildlife activity peaks in the summertime for many species and that means people are often left struggling with unwanted invasions despite having invested in outdoor pest control measures. Many neglect to focus on indoor care and improvements, resulting in the need to hire professional wildlife control companies like Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Here are some indoor pest prevention tips for this summer:
- Clean up after meals
- Properly storing perishable foods
- Pay attention to your kitchen cabinets
- Regularly taking out the trash
- Inspect and fix all sources of moisture
Cleaning Up After Meals
Leaving your kitchen brimming with food crumbs all over after each meal is like offering various pests a free buffet. Keep in mind that the summertime is full of pests that are looking to make your kitchen their fully-catered home for the entire season. Your food smells, looks and tastes delicious to them as well, so remember to take preventative measures, cleaning up immediately after cooking and eating.
Properly Storing Perishable Foods
Food can perish a lot quicker than normal when your kitchen starts feeling hotter in the summer. This is why it is essential to make use of your freezer and refrigerator a lot more during the summer months. There are two important reasons for this. One, doing this will prolong the life of your food. Two, keeping your food in the refrigerator keeps the scent of food out of the open air, away from pests and rodents.
Paying Attention To Your Kitchen Cabinets
Many people are guilty of holding on to boxes of food in their kitchen cabinets without realizing they expired months before their disposal date. This means it is especially important to inspect and clean your kitchen cabinets on a regular basis. In addition to getting rid of unnecessary clutter, regular inspections and clean-up will help you expose food and crumbs that attract pests.
Regularly Taking Out the Trash
This one is pretty much self-explanatory: taking out the trash regularly and not allowing it to pile up in the garage or your trash bins means you won’t be sending out invitations for wildlife to drop by and have a free meal. Raccoons, squirrels, mice and other rodents, along with flies and insects, all welcome the opportunity to rummage through people’s trash cans. Getting rid of trash in regular intervals is the easiest solution to this problem.
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Inspecting and Fixing All Sources of Moisture
No matter the type of pest or rodent, animals need water to survive just like humans. If they find a leaky faucet in or around your home, you are looking at a potentially full-fledged infestation in a relatively short amount of time. The combination of warm temperatures, plenty of food and plenty of water are ideal conditions for pests. Always be sure to inspect all water sources throughout your home and property, sealing any leaks immediately.
Need Professional Help and More Advice? Go With Skedaddle
DIY summer pest prevention sounds like a pretty straightforward activity. But, it often proves tricky and ineffective for many homeowners, creating the need for professional wildlife control services. That is exactly where Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control comes in as both an invaluable source of information, as well as an effective and reliable pest control provider. Skedaddle has more than 20 years of experience dealing with wildlife invasions and has helped more than 200,000 homeowners to date. Get in touch with Skedaddle today to ensure fun and peace of mind this summer.
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