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Pest Control Tips for Erie Homeowners

Actionable pest control services advice you can use today. Save money, prevent problems, and know when to call a professional.

1

Seal every gap larger than a quarter inch

Mice need only a dime-sized opening. Inspect your foundation, utility entry points, and door sweeps.

2

Eliminate standing water

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Empty flower pot saucers, birdbaths, and clogged gutters regularly.

3

Store food in sealed containers

Open bags of flour, cereal, and pet food attract pantry moths, beetles, and mice. Glass or plastic containers with tight lids solve this.

4

Keep firewood 20 feet from your home

Woodpiles harbor insects, mice, and snakes. Store wood off the ground and away from the foundation.

5

Fix moisture problems immediately

Carpenter ants, termites, and many other pests are attracted to damp wood. Fix leaks and improve ventilation.

6

Trim vegetation away from your house

Bushes and branches touching your home create pest highways. Maintain at least 12 inches of clearance.

7

Do not stack cardboard in the basement

Cardboard provides food and shelter for silverfish, roaches, and mice. Use plastic storage bins instead.

8

Vacuum stink bugs rather than crushing them

Crushing stink bugs releases their defensive odor. Vacuum them and empty the bag outside immediately.

9

Schedule treatments before problems start

Preventive quarterly treatments cost less than reactive emergency treatments and keep your home consistently pest-free.

10

Check packages and groceries for hitchhikers

Roaches, pantry moths, and other pests commonly enter homes in grocery bags, cardboard boxes, and deliveries.

11

Use caulk, not spray foam, for small gaps

Mice can chew through spray foam. Caulk with steel wool for gaps around pipes, and hardware cloth for larger openings.

12

Know when to call a professional

DIY works for minor ant problems. Termites, bed bugs, carpenter ants, and wildlife require professional treatment.

13

Keep your yard maintained

Tall grass, leaf piles, and overgrown areas provide harborage for ticks, mosquitoes, and rodents.

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