Dealing with pest infestations is a pain. And along with being irritating, pests can also come with health risks. And while fighting pests is a job that’s best left to our team of pest control professionals at Mosquito Hunters™ in Fairfield, OH, there are certain measures you can take on your own to reduce pest activity and keep it down over time. We’ll take a look at some of the steps below to help you keep pest numbers lower from season to season.
Several steps can be taken to prevent pest infestations, but not all of them have the same impact. Here’s a closer look at some of the most effective pest control steps you can take:
1. Trim Back Dense Foliage
Eliminating potential hiding places and breeding grounds for pests is crucial when it comes to keeping them at bay. Trimming back dense greenery, like trees and shrubs, can go a long way toward reducing pest activity in your yard and reducing your exposure to invasive insects.
2. Mow Overgrown Grass
Overgrown grass, like trees and shrubs, can provide pests with ample cover to hide and breed without disturbance. Also, if you or your pets are regularly walking through this tall grass, it’s more likely that you’ll be attacked by invading pests. Mowing overgrown grass is an effective way to reduce the pest presence in your yard while also improving the general appearance of your yard.
3. Effectively Manage Standing Water Sources
While some pests prefer to breed in dense greenery, mosquitoes prefer sources of standing water to lay their eggs. When it comes to keeping mosquitoes at bay, effectively managing sources of standing water like ponds, fountains, and birdbaths is essential.
4. Eliminate Hiding Places for Small Animals
Ticks and fleas are often brought into the outdoor spaces surrounding local homes by rodents and other small animals. To keep these animals and the pests they carry at bay, it’s important to seal up crawlspaces and eliminate clutter like dense underbrush and collections of branches that can provide them with shelter.
Our team utilizes a comprehensive range of advanced treatments to bring dependable pest control to our neighbors located all over the area. Here are the communities we serve:
To get started with our pest control in Fairfield, contact us today!
Just let us know if you are not happy with a treatment within 21 days post-treatment and we will re-treat your yard free of charge. For any reason. Period.
