Pest infestations are a pain, especially when the weather is nice and you just want to spend time outside. Fighting invasive insects is essential, but pest control is best left in the hands of our team of industry experts at Mosquito Hunters™ in Menomonie. But even though fighting outdoor pests is best left to the pros, there are some helpful steps you can take on your own to reduce the chances of pest infestations and keep insect numbers lower throughout the year.
There are several ways to make your yard less attractive to pests, but not all of these methods pack the same punch. Here’s a closer look at some of the most effective steps you can take to keep pests at bay:
1. Trim Back Dense Foliage
There’s a long list of different hiding places pests can have on your property, with dense foliage being one of the most popular. Trimming back hedges, shrubs, and bushes, especially if they’re located near your home’s entryways, is an effective step you take toward preventing pest infestations.
2. Mow Tall Grass
Tall grass is another popular hiding place for pests. And if you or your pests are walking through the tall grass on your property on a regular basis, you’re more likely to run into hungry pests like ticks and fleas. Mowing any patches of tall grass in your yard can help you reduce pest numbers while also improving the overall appearance of your outdoor spaces.
3. Effectively Manage Standing Water Sources
Standing water sources like birdbaths, clogged gutters, ponds, and puddles can all attract mosquitoes, which are some of the most dangerous pests out there. Eliminating standing water wherever you can and regularly changing out the water in active features like fountains can go a long way towards preventing mosquitoes from invading, breeding, and taking over.
4. Eliminate Hiding Places for Rodents
When small animals like rodents get into your yard, they can often bring ticks with them. To prevent this from happening, it’s helpful to seal up crawlspaces, reduce clutter, and eliminate potential hiding places for the small animals often responsible for transporting dangerous ticks.
At Mosquito Hunters, we utilize a full range of top-notch pest control solutions to provide protection to those in the community and nearby. Here are the communities we serve:
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