When autumn finally arrives in Arizona and nighttime temperatures begin to drop, local homeowners are not the only ones looking for a cozy place to settle in. Scorpions, spiders and roof rats become more active around homes as they search for food, water and shelter. Monsoon season may be winding down, but the pests it leaves behind can be hungry and ready to crash your Halloween celebrations. Arizona pests do not need costumes to be creepy, so use these simple tricks and treats to keep unwanted guests outside this spooky season.
Tricks
- Close the door on creepy crawlers. Leaving doors open to enjoy the cooler weather may invite in more than the fall breeze.
- Do not serve midnight drinks. Repair dripping faucets and remove standing water. Even desert pests need a reliable water source.
- Keep firewood away from the house. A cozy fall stack can also become a comfortable hiding place for bugs and rodents.
Treats
- Check door sweeps and weatherstripping. A small repair can close a surprisingly popular pest entrance.
- Trim landscaping away from the house. Branches and shrubs can give pests an easy route to your roof, walls and windows.
- Stay consistent with pest control. Prevention is much easier than dealing with an established pest problem.
There is no need to fear when you practice these pest-prevention tips. Our technicians use strategic applications to create a protective barrier around your property and help keep pests where they belong: outside. Wishful thinking will not keep bugs away, but a precise treatment plan will. This Halloween, save the scares for the haunted houses. Contact us to ghost your pests and protect your candy stash.
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