New Homeowner Pest Control Tips

Congratulations! You just bought a new house, and you’re so excited to move your stuff in, paint the walls, and transform your new house into a home. Before you start unpacking, it’s important to make sure you have a pest control plan. The last thing you want is for your brand new home to need to be fumigated. Pro Staff, the preferred pest control Des Moines experts, can help you put your pest prevention plan in place.

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Before Moving Day

Before you move into your new home, take the time to thoroughly check all corners, cracks, and crevices for pests. While you have most likely had a wood-destroying insect inspection performed, this inspection won’t catch pests such as flies, ants, or even bed bugs. By performing a thorough inspection of your new home, you can put your mind at ease about pests, and if you happen to find insects crawling around, you’ll have the chance to get rid of them before they infest your belongings.

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Preventative

Now that you’ve settled into your pest-free home, it’s important to keep it that way. Part of this responsibility lies to you in putting away your dishes every night, sweeping up crumbs, and taking the trash out regularly. The other part lies in seasonal battles against bugs and the quality of your pest control prevention plan. 

Seasonal Bug Battles

The weather affects pest patterns. Colder weather can drive pests indoors, while warmer weather indicates mating season. Keep an eye out for these seasonal pests:

  • Spring: As the weather warms, bees, wasps, termites, and ants may all make their way to your front door.
  • Summer: You’re not the only one loving the warm weather! Mosquitos, bees, and wasps are more than likely to welcome themselves to your backyard barbeque. 
  • Fall: As the weather cools, insects such as spiders, boxelder bugs, stink bugs, and lady beetles are driven inside.
  • Winter: Many insects hibernate throughout winter. Bees and wasps will shelter in logs, trees, or even the eaves of your home, while ants will return to their nesting sites.

The best way to prevent a pest invasion in your new home is to immediately establish a pest control prevention program. Consider Pro Staff, the preferred pest control Des Moines experts. Out 8-step pest control plan is highly effective and can control all crawling insects, such as ants, roaches, and mice, for one full year. To learn more, give us a call at (515) 279-7378.

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