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The Key to a Successful Pest Control Treatment

Texas is known for great music and entertainment, but it’s also known for having a variety of pests, unfortunately. The state’s weather attracts ants, spiders, cockroaches, termites, and mosquitos, among other pests.

Of course, you don’t want to have these insects as houseguests. Pests are annoying. They can damage your home, make messes, and spread infections, making your family ill.

That’s why a good pest control treatment is necessary. A pest control company can provide effective treatment and give you the advice you need to keep your property clean, comfortable, and free of pests.

Stride Pest Control offers professional services to keep your home and business free of unwanted insects and rodents. We’ll protect your property so you can focus on more important things. However, there are some things you can do to help prevent pest infestations.

Prevention is Key

It all starts with prevention. Ideally, you should think about pests before you see them inside or outside your home. It’s easier to keep them away in the first place than to have to deal with an infestation.

First of all, remove any possible sources of food, water, and shelter for the pests. Look inside the home for food crumbs and look for leaky faucets and standing water outside. Keep food stored in covered containers. Don’t leave out pet food or trash, as these can attract insects and rodents.

Keep Your House Clean

Pests thrive in dirty areas, so if you want to keep your home clear of bugs, get rid of clutter. Old toys, useless knick-knacks, torn clothes, and old furniture all attract dust and pests. Throw out anything you don’t need.

Pests especially love kitchens, where food is often prepared, as well as moist bathrooms. They thrive in these environments, so you want to avoid attracting pests. Keep all surfaces clean. Wipe down tables and countertops after meals. Get rid of crumbs. Use a disinfectant to wipe down drawers and cabinets. Sweep and vacuum floors regularly and remove dust.

Clean the toilet several times a week. Use a cleanser for the sink. Keep moss off the shower curtain and keep hair and soap out of drains.

Get Rid of Stagnant Water

Mosquitoes are especially attracted to standing water, so if you have small pools or puddles around your home, they could serve as breeding grounds for these annoying pests. Check buckets and other containers for water. Remove stagnant water inside the home as well. Don’t let water collect in a bucket or leave sinks and tubs filled with water.

Be Wary of Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables can attract flies and other pests when they become too ripe. If you cut up these foods, try to consume them as quickly as possible. Don’t leave them out for more than an hour, if possible. Fruits can start to rot and smell quickly, attracting not only flies, but also ants, cockroaches, and even mice.

Keep Garbage Out

You may want to fill up the kitchen garbage bag as much as possible, but by letting trash accumulate for too long, you attract pests. Garbage starts to smell, attracting flies and ants. Rats can also enter the home and litter food all over the home. This can cause diseases, but you can prevent this with regular trash disposal. Try to remove garbage from the home every day if possible.

Maintain Your Yard

Keeping grass and bushes well-maintained not only looks good but keeps out pests looking to hide or build nests. Trim trees and plants as needed. If you have a garden, look around for holes that can accumulate water, which can attract mosquitoes. If you have a water fountain or pond, make sure to clean it out often.

Check Screens

Screens on windows and doors allow you to bring fresh air into your home while keeping out insects. However, these screens can get damaged over time. Even the smallest hole in a screen can bring in a host of insects, so check your screen regularly and get them repaired or replaced as needed. Otherwise, your home can get quickly infested with mosquitoes, flies, moths, and other pests.

Keep At It

Contrary to what you may believe, pest control is not something that you do one time and that’s it. It’s something that needs to be done regularly in order for it to be the most effective. That’s because pesticides lose their effectiveness over time. Once they do, bugs can easily get back into your home. They reproduce quickly, which means you may have to start all over again.

You can start protecting your home by using pesticides from your local home improvement store. If you notice just a few pests, you may be able to get rid of them on your own. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully. Using too much pesticide won’t get rid of pests more quickly. In fact, it could harm your pets and children.

Also, keep in mind that just because you see just a few bugs doesn’t mean hundreds or thousands more aren’t hiding elsewhere in your home. If you don’t quickly eradicate them, they could quickly multiply, making your problem much worse.

That’s why you should contact a pest control professional at the first sign of any pest. At Stride Pest Control, we offer same-day or next-day service so we can get you pest-free quickly.

Contact Our Pest Control Experts Today

Mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, termites, bed bugs, and rodents can be frustrating for a homeowner to deal with. If you have noticed an infestation with any of these pests inside or outside your home, you need to treat it right away.

The pest control experts at Stride Pest Control can keep bugs, rodents, and other pests at bay. We’ll help you enjoy your home once again. Contact us today to schedule regular treatment. To schedule a service, call us at (512) 777-1339 or fill out the online form.