You work hard to maintain your home and your yard in Arizona – but what happens if you encounter a pest infestation? Pests can destroy buildings and landscaping in the blink of an eye, leaving you to pick up the pieces and foot the bill for all of the necessary repairs. Find out how to keep your home and yard pest-free with these tips from Castle & Cooke.
Keep Your Space Clean
Pests like cockroaches, rats, and mice are attracted to food sources. When you leave your unwashed dishes in the sink or neglect to vacuum under your kitchen table, you are creating an all-you-can-eat buffet for these pests.
Clean your home regularly to remove any potential food sources for pests – this includes vacuuming, mopping, and dusting. Pay extra attention to any areas of your home that you eat in, such as the kitchen, dining room, or living room. This may also include any outdoor dining areas like a patio or grilling station.
Seal Your Home
Most pests are quite small and can fit through even the tiniest gaps and cracks in your windows, doors, and walls. Make sure that your home is completely sealed to eliminate any possible entrances for pests.
If you’re not sure where to start looking, you can contact a contractor or exterminator to inspect your home and point out the spaces you should fortify. There are many companies that will provide sealing services in Arizona, and there are also sealing products you can buy in stores if you’d rather do it yourself.
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