Creepy, crawly, icky, stinky: No matter what words you use to describe them, most insects are unwanted pests that make their way inside your house. Just as ants and bees are drawn to summer picnics, insects looking for food and a comfortable place to hang out during the Summer and are drawn toward your home.
Here are a few tips to help protect your home from insects during a warm weather:
- Make sure your house is sealed up tight, and repair or caulk all openings. Inspect the exterior to find cracks where bugs might be able to come inside. Windows and doors frames, attic ventilation screens, and the edges of vinyl or other siding are possible doorways to tiny creatures.
- Keep lawn debris away from the house. Locate raked leaves, cut grass, or compost piles as far away from your house as possible. Even stacks of firewood or lumber should be stored away from the house. This wood is a haven for insects, and you don't want insects gathering so close to your house that it is easy for them to come inside.
- Protect your home with an insecticide barrier. Effective products can be found at many home center or hardware stores, or consult a professional exterminating service.