5 Tips To Protect Yourself From Summer Pests
Summer vacation means basking in the sun, swimming in the neighborhood pool, and traveling to new destinations. However, having fun this warm, sunny season with an abundance of pests milling about can be difficult. Champion Termite & Pest Control’s services can treat a bothersome pest infestation and have you back to enjoying summer’s pleasant weather! Our team can eradicate and prevent Florida pests such as termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, fire ants, and cockroaches.
Contact our pest control company today for a free inspection and treatment estimate!
Plant A Mosquito-Repellent Garden
If you enjoy gardening, this is the perfect way to combine your favorite hobby with quality pest management. In your backyard, consider adding lemon thyme, sweet basil, marigolds, geraniums, and sassafras. Not only will these plants be stunning additions to your home garden, but they will also deter insects such as mosquitos from swarming near your house.
Use Bug Sprays
Bug sprays and insect repellents are a great and affordable way to prevent bug bites. These solutions work by masking the scent of carbon dioxide emanating from the human body. Carbon dioxide attracts insects to us and lets them know that a warm meal is nearby. By applying insect repellent, you are replacing the delicious smell of carbon dioxide with scents that most insects do not enjoy. The result is a general decrease in the number of mosquitoes or flies that may fly beside you as you sit by a campfire or go star-watching.
Remove Standing Water
Still, standing water is an insect’s paradise. Pests often use this water to breed and lay their eggs. Eliminate any source of standing water by clearing out rainwater buckets, gutters, and children’s pools.
Inspect Window Screens
Lift up the windows in your home. As you do so, closely examine all of the window screens in your residence. Any that are damaged or contain holes should be tossed and replaced. If any of your screens form gaps where they touch your windowsill or door frame, you should apply caulk to completely seal the screen and edges together. Ultimately, this task will stop pests from easily entering your household.
Call Our Pest Control Service
For over 30 years, Champion Termite & Pest Control Service has specialized in effective, environmentally safe pest control.
At our pest control business, we highly value the safety and satisfaction of our customers, which is why we only use top-shelf, EPA-approved pest control products during our treatment services. Additionally, our extermination company is a proud member of the Florida Pest Control Management Association (FPMA), which provides our team with insider advice on how to best care for and protect our customer’s health, property, and environment.
Ultimately, our licensed, certified, and insured pest exterminators are qualified to identify, treat, and prevent numerous common pests in Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Starke. Call today for the best in pest extermination services!
