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Follow these tips to enjoy a pest free outing next time you head outdoors |
Time to fire up the grill, blend up the drinks, and enjoy an evening with family and friends outside. Cookouts are perhaps one of the most treasured of summer memories but we’ve all experienced those moments in which pests like mosquitoes seem to put a damper on an otherwise great time. If you are planning to host the next cookout at your Wisconsin home, we recommend taking a couple of minutes to find out how you can keep pests away at your next gathering.
Pest proofing is not just a summertime task; it should be done all year round. However, if you’ve already scheduled your next cookout you really don’t want to put pest-proofing off another day. The sooner the better so that you can be sure when the day of the event rolls, you have the advantage in knowing that you made your home less attractive to summer pests including mosquitoes, wasps and other stinging insects. The experts in Wisconsin pest control at Wil-Kil would like to share a few, yet effective tips on how to pest proof your home.
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Check that all windows and doors have screens with no holes or tears
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Remove items from your property that collect water such as toys, cans, and plant pots
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Clean out gutters so that water does not sit stagnant
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Make sure your ditches are flowing with water and not standing still
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Change water in bird baths regularly
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Fill in holes around the property that collect with water
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Screen vents and seal gaps around windows and doors
In addition to making your property less appealing to these party crashers, you should avoid being outside during peak mosquito activity which is dawn and dusk. This may create a scheduling issue as most cookouts occur in the early evening hours so be sure to supply guests with effective insect repellent.
One last word about pest proofing. It is extremely helpful in preventing encroaching pests however it is not always enough. If you have noticed ants, stinging insects and other pests in and around your home, click here to find out how Wil-Kil Pest Control can help. Providing pest control in Eau Claire, Appleton and Milwaukee as well as throughout Wisconsin (see our service area), we are ready to provide effective solutions for whatever is bugging you!
