August may be hot, but soon fall will be in full swing. As temperatures start to cool, bugs and rodents look for warm, sheltered spots to ride out the colder months.
Here’s your quick late-summer checklist to help stop fall pests before they move in.
6 Steps to Prep Your Home For Fall
1. Seal Gaps & Cracks
Check door frames, window screens, siding, and foundation gaps. Even small cracks can be an open door for ants, spiders, and mice.
2. Trim Back Vegetation
Overgrown bushes and trees that touch your home can act as pest bridges. Keep landscaping neat and trim back anything that connects directly to your house.
3. Clean Out Gutters
Clogged gutters create damp conditions perfect for breeding mosquitoes and attracting roaches and other moisture-loving pests.
4. Store Firewood Away from the House
Stack firewood at least 20 feet from your home and elevate it off the ground to reduce the risk of termites and rodents nesting nearby.
Clean Out Stagnant Areas in your Home
Think closets and pantries – areas that maybe haven’t been looked at thoroughly in a while can be a perfect nesting place for various rodents and insects.
Schedule a Preventative Pest Inspection
A professional inspection can catch signs of pests early—before they become full-blown infestations.
Beat Fall Pests to the Punch
EcoPro offers seasonal, eco-friendly pest control services that protect your home year-round.
Let’s get ahead of the pests together.
Contact us today to find out more of what we offer to keep you comfortable and out of your home!