Professional pest control companies do a lot of things that the average person doesn’t have the tools or experience to take care of. They can get rid of a bed bug infestation, fumigate a house, and inspect properties for signs of hidden pest problems. However, in between visits from your pest professional, there are some things that you can do on your own to keep your home a more pest free area. Here are some of our best tips for home, DIY pest control.

I don’t know about you, but barbeques are one of my all time favorite summertime activities. Spending time with friends and family, great food, lots of sunshine and fresh air...what could be better? However, there’s one thing that can ruin a great barbeque quickly: pests. More specifically, ants. Ants crawling around your table can make it difficult to enjoy the food that everyone has brought to share. Even if you get a plate of food that doesn’t have ants on it, having them crawling around the table can be unnerving and itchy for your guests.

One thing that can bring your perfect summer to an absolute halt is bed bugs. These dreaded pests are highly common at any place that a large amount of people go in and out of on a daily basis. Bed bugs feed on human blood so they tend to stick around places like airports, libraries, and yes, hotels. Imagine planning everything in your summer getaway perfectly and arriving at your hotel to find that it’s infested with bed bugs. Or even worse, staying in a room that’s infested without you even realizing, and dragging them back home with you!

Summer is a great time of the year. The sun comes out, and the days are longer. The good weather allows you to take up hobbies that might not have been possible or convenient during the colder months. School is out, and you have much more time to spend with your family. Some people even take an annual vacation. Unfortunately there are a few things that come along with summer that are less pleasant. One of these things is summertime pests. It’s useful to know which specific types of bugs that will be around during this season so that you can prepare for them and do anything you can to prevent them from being attracted to your home. Here are a few of the most common summer pests that you need to watch out for.

Cockroaches are the worst nightmare of many people. They’re bigger than a lot of pests, and they’re known for being resilient and tough to get rid of. With other pests, such as ants, seeing one might not be reason for alarm. However, when it comes to roaches, even seeing one scurry across your floor is enough to send some people running out of the house. This isn’t a total overreaction actually. Cockroaches are great at hiding, since they love living in dark, damp spaces. They usually stay hidden away during the day, and only come out at night when it’s dark. This means that if you see one, there are unfortunately probably a lot more lurking around your house somewhere. If you’re dealing with a cockroach problem, you’ll need to call your pest control company to help you get rid of it. This is just one of those problems that takes a professional to deal with. However, when it comes to prevention, there are things you can do going forward to avoid another issue. The first thing you need to do is understand why you have a cockroach infestation in the first place. Here are a few possible reasons.

With summer right around the corner you might be starting to dread the seasonal pests that come along with it. A lot of pests come out during the warm weather seasons because in the rainy portions of the year, they aren’t able to forage around for food and water as much. If you think you hate the rain, imagine trying to go about your day with huge, human-sized raindrops falling from the sky. It would make walking around nearly impossible. For this reason, some peststend to be more dormant during the colder months.

A lot of pests love the warmer weather, and absolutely thrive in the summer heat. One of those pests specifically, is the cockroach. This is mostly because roaches breed in the summer. Cockroachescan sense the humidity in the air, and this is how they know what time of year it is. They do best in warm and moist environments, and the Valley in summer fits into both of those categories.

Summer is nearby and that means a lot of prep work. If you have kids you’re getting prepared for even more. For one, you’ll need to figure out accommodations for younger kids while they’re out of school, if you’ll be at work. Maybe you’ll be signing them up for camp or little league. If you don’t have children, you might be making plans for your own summer vacation. Maybe you’re getting ready for a vacation or some fun activities you’re trying out during the longer days.

Summer comes with a long to-do list for most people. If you’re a parent you’ll probably need to make arrangements for them while they are out of school. This might mean finding childcare, sending them to summer camp, and making sure they don’t lose all the progress they made during the school year. Summer is also a popular time for vacation because of the good weather and the lack of school. If you go on summer vacations, you know that these take a significant amount of planning and preparation as well. One thing you may not have put much thought into as summer approaches is how to prevent a mosquito problem. It is easy to forget about these annoying pests until they start biting. Not only are mosquitos obnoxious but they can also spread nasty germs and dangerous diseases. Although your summer prep list might already be long, tackling your mosquito problem is a good first step, so that you don’t have to deal with them while you’re busy with the rest of your fun plans this season. Here are the three main ways you can make sure your house is mosquito free this summer.

We often get asked when our busiest season is, in the pest control industry. That answer is easy: the warmer months of the year. Spring is here and the weather is finally warming up, so we thought we’d answer that question before it was asked. Here are 4 of the most common pests you need to look out for this season.