Pest infestations are a pain. Buzzing, biting insects can quickly take over your yard and make it an annoying and potentially harmful place to be. And while directly fighting pests and protecting your yard from them is best left to our team of pest control pros at Mosquito Hunters™ in Williamsville, there are a few steps you can take on your own to reduce pest numbers and keep them lower from season to season. Below, we’ll highlight a few of these steps to help you get started.
There’s a long list of different pest control strategies out there. Here are some of the most effective steps you can take to prevent pest infestations:
1. Trim Back Dense Foliage
When it comes to keeping pest numbers down, one of the most important steps is reducing the number of potential hiding places and breeding grounds on your property. Dense greenery like bushes and shrubs are some of the most popular hiding spots for invading pests, which is why it’s important to trim them back on a continuous basis, especially when they’re situated near your home’s entrances.
2. Mow Tall Grass
Pests can also easily hide in tall grass. And if you or your pets regularly walk through an area with tall grass, it’s more likely that you’ll be bitten or carry pests inside your home. Mowing tall grass and keeping it maintained improves the appearance of your yard while also going a long way to keep pests at bay.
3. Effectively Manage Standing Water Sources
Standing water can be risky to have around simply because it draws in mosquitoes and provides them with breeding grounds. Managing active water features like fountains and eliminating sources of standing water like puddles and pools in blocked gutters are crucial parts of preventing these invasive pests from invading.
4. Eliminate Hiding Places for Rodents
Ticks are other common pests that can quickly take over once they make their way into your yard. These pests generally make their way into your yard hidden in the fur of mice and the other small animals they prey on. Sealing crawlspaces and eliminating other potential hiding spots for these small animals helps you prevent them from ending up in your yard and bringing hungry ticks with them.
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