As the winter months draw closer, now is the time to put measures in place to keep your Omaha or Council Bluffs home protected from unwanted pesky intruders when the temperatures outside begin to drop.
Many pests start searching for warm, cozy environments to help them to survive the cold. Your home is often the perfect solution for these insects and pests. If you don’t take action ahead of time, you can be sure that you will be calling professional exterminators to help you with your insect or pest problems this winter.
Below professional exterminators at Genie Pest Control outline a few simple tips to pest-proof your home as we move into the winter months.
Identify Potential Points Of Entry
Begin by walking around the perimeter of your home and keep a close eye for any holes, cracks, or gaps where pests could potentially venture indoors. Our professional exterminators at Genie Pest Control recommend you to pay particular attention to the areas around your doors and windows, as well as any locations where piping or wiring enters your Omaha or Council Bluffs property. Be sure to fill any spaces that you find to prevent pests from entering your home when the weather gets colder.
Hold A Family Meeting
The measures you put in place over the coming weeks to insect and pest-proof your Omaha and Council Bluffs home are crucial. Suppose someone in your house sees signs of pest activity; our professional exterminators suggest they let you know so you can take action right away. Having more eyes to scope out for potential entry points and other issues will ensure that you do the best job possible to keep unwanted insects and pests at bay.
Keep Your Home Clean And Tidy
While everyone loves a clean and tidy home, there are a handful of suggestions our professional exterminators recommend for keeping your home less appealing to the insects and pests seeking warm, cozy environments to survive the harsh colder weather.
- Take out the garbage regularly – if you have very fragrant foods, don’t wait until the trash is filled to the brim; instead, take out the smelly foods immediately
- Pay particular attention to leftovers, spills, and crumbs in the house – our professional exterminators recommend cleaning up as you go and always putting foods away right after eating)
- Don’t keep any foods in the bedrooms – an evening snack in bed could be very tempting in the cooler months; however, this type of habit can invite insects and pests into your intimate spaces as they will venture out into other rooms in search of food
Creating a list of these rules for your home will help your family understand the ultimate goal of keeping your home insects and pest-free for the colder months. Working as a team to keep your home clean, tidy and crumb-free is a great way to make your Omaha or Council Bluffs home less attractive to insects and pests.
Keep Your Home Free Of Unwanted Visitors This Winter
Putting measures in place to keep pests out of your home in the future is always a great move. Despite your best efforts, some insects and pests may still find a way in; if that is the case, our professional exterminators are just a contact away.
