Home Pest Control: Pest Prevention

Home Pest Control: Pest Prevention

Pest control should be an integral part of any home maintenance program. Pest control should also be a part of an integrated home maintenance program.

No matter how well your indoor pest control is handled, the insects and other pests on the outside will always try to find a way inside. An integrated home pest control program should include steps to keep the outdoor pests, outdoors. Doing everything possible to prevent pests is the first and best form of controlling pests.

Key points to preventing pests:

• Make sure that the outermost parts of your property are cleared of debris, weeds and brush.
• Mow your lawn in a timely fashion, and at a proper height.
• Trees should be properly pruned to keep them from touching, and if possible, from overhanging the home. This is a good point to remember when building a home, or planting trees.
• Landscape plants and mulch should be kept at least 1 foot away from the home. This is a good point to remember when building a home or installing landscapes.
• Irrigation should be monitored to prevent over irrigating and puddling.
• All low spots, and any receptacles should be drained. See Home Mosquito Control And Prevention for more on this.
• Seal all potential insect and rodent routes of entry into the home. Look for cracks , missing mortar and caulk, and small openings around cables and plumbing.

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