Every season has its share of pest issues. In Kansas, farmers are working the fields. Corn harvest is done, and winter wheat planting is beginning. When the tractor rumbles over the ground pulling the implements behind, insects, rodents, and other pests are disrupted from their hiding places. Guess what? Rodents, insects, and everything else will be looking for a new place to call home. Most likely, it will be your home. While it’s more common for rural properties to have pest issues, your city dwelling counterparts can have those issues as well. A good inspection and preventative measures (sealing, exclusion, using glue boards or traps) are needed to reduce the risk of insects and rodents getting inside structures.
A pest management company can inspect for conducive conditions and possible openings into your home. If you choose to DYI, here are some things to consider:
- Are door seals in good condition with less than a 1/4 in gap? (Mice, Rats)
- Do window screens fit tight with good sealant? (Flying & Crawling insects)
- Do you have a water leak? Check outside faucets, crawlspaces, sinks. (Termite activity)
- Are gutters clogged? Cleaning these will reduce damage to your home and pest activity.
- Is the immediate yard clean? Trash, debris, wood piles, animal waste. (Hire a Pooper Scoop company)
- Is the trash dumpster clean and lid closed? (Breeding habitat for flies)
- When was your chimney cleaned last? And does it have a cap? Birds, Bats, Raccoons, Squirrels love this space when it’s not used.
When you need those inspections done, Horizon Pest Solutions can help. 785-914-3684.
