It’s that time of year when the “fall crawl” gets underway!

As the weather cools and we spend more time inside, the last thing we want is for insects and rodents to follow and make themselves at home. Here are a few tips that will help keep unwanted guests away:

Seal of Approval

Inspect your home’s exterior for any potential access points and then seal any cracks or gaps with caulk and steel wool. Also, repair window screens and fill any gaps under the doors.

Wood Not Be a Good Idea

Never store firewood right up against your home as it provides a temporary shelter for rodents, termites and other insects to hang out at before they head in for winter.

Creepy Climbers

Mice are great climbers who use vines, shrubs and overhanging branches to gain access to your roof so cut back any excess foliage so they’re not able to get a leg up on entry points.

Food for Thought

Make sure all of your loose food items are properly stored. Pet food is also a huge draw for critters so store their food in a sealed container rather than leaving it in the bag.

When it comes to pest control, it’s important to be proactive because once critters make their way into your home, it can be very hard to get rid of them.

Like any type of maintenance work, prevention is key as you don’t want these pests hunkering down and causing all sorts of chaos in your home this winter.