Holiday Pest Control Tips
One thing that’ll surely put you off your holiday spirit is unwanted pests! Like us, these pests also love the holidays. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, you may be overlooking – or forgetting – pest prevention measures that could make or break your mood.
Don’t let pests ruin your holiday plan. Follow these simple tips to keep the bugs off your holiday to-do list so you can enjoy quality time with family and friends:
Hide the treats.
Cookies and cakes, chocolate and fudge, candy canes, and chocolate barks. Even Santa’s milk and cookies! These beautifully crafted goodies look great, but these scrumptious treats also attract more than just compliments.
During the holidays, it’s important to clean up after food preparation and consumption. Any remnants serve as treats for pests all over the kitchen – those roaches and ants will surely be lining up to get a treat!
Holiday Decorations
Where you store these festive decorations and the type of storage containers you keep them in, are important during the eleven or so months they are kept in hibernation. Why? Because these places are known to attract pests. What better place to hide than a cozy dry box in an attic, garage or shed, where they’d be out of sight most of the year?
Cozy Weather for All
And with the cold weather comes the need for a cozy fire. Be sure to inspect it for signs of infestation and make sure to only bring enough wood you intend to burn at a given time. Storing them indoors can allow pests to invade your home – and there’s nothing cozy ’bout that!
Checkpoints at Entryways
You would be surprised at how pests can enter your home. One sure way to keep them out is to use every entrance as a checkpoint before bringing anything in. And we mean anything – shoes, bags, clothing, decor, firewood – EVERYTHING! Even your pets!
Yes, even your pets. Wanting to bring your pet indoors during the cold is understandable. Just make sure to check for pests that may hide in the fur, like fleas. And while we’re talking about pets, make sure to only put out enough food for one meal. We wouldn’t want to provide a feast for those pesky pests!
Prepare for the Next Season
At the end of this holiday, make sure to store your holiday decor in a plastic storage bin with a proper closing mechanism. Avoid using cardboard boxes. Dispose of trees, garlands, or firewood far away from your home, as they can attract pests like termites and rodents
Year-Round Pest Control
Achieve satisfaction in never having to worry about those pests by availing of our services all year round! Regular treatments from Sunrise Pest Management will ensure that your home and holiday will be safe from infestations.