-Stack firewood off ground and away from structures.
-Make sure pet toys, food or pet waste is not left on the ground.
-Make sure all weather-strip is in good condition and it seals properly.
-Weather-strip front and sides of the garage.
-Clean the outdoor area of trash and debris.
-The exterior light that is kept on all night should not be too close to the structure.
-Be ready to caulk problem areas when pointed out.
-Gravel ground cover should not be too deep
-Collect compost in a specialized container rather than on the ground.
-Illiminate excessive water leakage from your sprinkler system or faucets.
-Do not place plants on the perimeter your home that requires continuous watering.
-Keep branches of trees trimmed and off any structures.
Insects have a job to do in this world and if you give them the right conditions they will thrive. For example crickets, earwigs and cockroaches eat organic matter. If the bushes around a property are not properly maintained and free of excessive organic matter these insects will multiply in abundance and will enter your home through cracks and crevices.
Insects love the moisture after a rain which is something that cannot be controlled but other water sources can be an issue. A favorite habitat for insects is soil and organic matter that stays damp from drip systems. Adjust the timing on automatic sprinkler and drip system to prevent excessive moisture for a long period of time. Gravel that is too deep also keeps the soil moist and may never dry. Thick gravel also causes problems in chemical pest control application since it cannot penetrate through the this gravel allowing insects to breed successfully.
The above steps also help with scorpion control. Scorpions are nocturnal and light will attract them. They hide in wood piles or under rocks, boards or debris. A scorpion may simply slip through your doorway that has a gap in the weather strip.
Enjoy the weather and get out to do the first step to green pest control to keep those pesky insects out of your structures. If you do not want to do it we will do it for you at cost or we have a network of small business people who we can refer you to.
