Prevention is key when it comes to pest control. During the summer months we spend a lot of time in the outdoors. Sharing that space with the creepy crawlers of Mother Nature is part of that experience, but when it comes to pests, the comfort, safety, and health of our family must come first. Preventing an invasion from unwanted exterior pests can be accomplished by following these simple tips and suggestions.

Preventing and Controlling Bugs in Your Lawn:

You've spent a lot of effort to have the perfect summer lawn. It would be a shame to avoid it because of a few annoying bugs. Fleas, beetles, ants, and other creepy-crawlies are common summer lawn pests that can not only be annoying but some of them can make us sick. The easiest and most effective way of preventing pests in your yard is to have a healthy lawn. Healthy grass discourages annoying bugs by providing a hostile environment. You can also eliminate thatch build up, fix sprinklers to avoid soggy patches, properly fertilize and water, and increase mowing height. Safe lawn bug control can achieved through the judicious and safe use of proper chemical agents.

Rodent Prevention and Control:

Outdoor rodents seek the indoors when it's cold but come outs2ide in the summer, bringing their diseases and destructive behaviors with them. You can prevent infestation by cleaning up outdoor areas that would encourage them, such as woodpiles, leaf and yard debris and compost piles. Straw, paper, and pet food are favorite mouse attractants, so clean up to prevent rodents from finding a home in your yard.

Outdoor Flying Insect Prevention and Control:

Mosquitoes are synonymous with summer, but they don't have to spoil the fun of summer. To eliminate them, light citronella candles before dusk, spray with a good personal insect repellant, and never allow standing water anywhere in your yard. Bees are attracted to food and water sources, so keep all trash and spills cleaned up and keep garbage cans covered. Wasps and other stinging insects swarm to food but also to flowery scents. Avoid heavy perfumes and lotions outdoors. Flies likewise are in search of food. Keep dog waste picked up and lids on all outdoor trash cans.

The best way to effectively control bugs and prevent rodents from infesting your yard is to understand what brings them into the environment in the first place. Once you understand how to prevent bugs and other pests, you will have a better grasp on how to control bugs and rodents.

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