We’re a few weeks into 2025, and now it’s time to make a big resolution for the safety of your home and family: pest proofing. The first step is to hire a dependable pest control company in Phoenix. You may not have pests around right now, but it’s best to be prepared when they do decide to make an appearance. Having a plan in place for pest control in Phoenix will save you stress, hassle, and money in 2025.
Here are some tips for you to keep your house pest-free all year long:
1. Put Away Holiday Decorations the Right Way
Now that the holidays are a distant memory, it’s time to put away all the decorations – the right way. They shouldn’t be stored in an old cardboard box that your new TV came in. Make the investment in several plastic bins with locking lids. This way, a tight seal can be formed that will keep out pests so they don’t make a home in your seasonal décor.
2. Seal Gaps
Pests enter your home through the tiniest of cracks. Walk around the exterior of your home to seal any gaps you may find. Pay close attention to areas where utilities and pipes come into the home. Add door sweeps to keep drafts from getting in, and seal up the gap between the floor and door.
3. Store Firewood Properly
Pests (i.e., termites) gather in woodpiles for protection, warmth, and food. Refrain from stacking firewood right up against the exterior of your home. It shouldn’t be closer than 20 feet away from the house. When bringing outside firewood inside, brush it off before entering so pests can’t hitch a ride in that way.
4. Keep a Clean House
Pests love food. Even the smallest of crumbs can entice them. While you should keep a clean house, pay special attention to the kitchen. Wipe down the counters and tables after all snacks and meals, vacuum crumbs, dispose of garbage every day, store human and pet food in airtight containers, and dispose of expired items from your pantry.
5. Clean Up the Yard
Inspect the yard, removing dead bushes, branches, twigs, and fallen leaves to discourage pests from hibernating there for the winter. Scoop out debris such as leaves from your gutters, as pests like that wet organic material. This will also ensure the free flow of water so ice dams do not form.
Avoiding seasonal pests is made much easier when you have a plan in place ahead of time for Scottsdale pest control. For 2025, make a clear resolution to keep pests outside where they belong!
Contact Frontino Pest Co.
Frontino helps homeowners stick to their New Year’s resolutions, offering solid pest control plans for your Mesa home. Contact us for a free quote and inspection or call us at 602-338-9223.