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October 25, 2023Fall is a beautiful season, with leaves turning golden and a crisp breeze blowing. Fall also means new pests are looking for warm places to live in, like your home. The most common fall pests that invade homes in South Carolina are rodents, cockroaches (both German and American) and spiders. While they might just be looking for a warm spot, they can cause a lot of problems for homeowners. Here, we’ll provide tips on how to prevent South Carolina Fall Pests and Pest Prevention Measures and to keep them out of your home.
Fall Pest Prevention Measures
It’s important to understand the problems that fall pests can cause. Some of the most common issues caused by fall pests include property damage, the transmission of parasites and diseases and odors from droppings or if they die inside your home. Here are some tips to help you prevent fall pests from invading your space:
1. Seal cracks and holes around the exterior of your home:
Seal any gaps or holes in your home’s exterior to prevent pests from entering. Look for holes in the walls, floors and ceilings that could allow pests to enter. You can use caulking or weather-stripping to seal these gaps.
2. Keep foliage trimmed away from your home:
Trim back trees and bushes near your home to prevent pests from using them as bridges to get inside. Cut any branches that touch your roof or siding.
3. Add weather stripping to doors to eliminate space between the door and frame:
Seal your doors tight to make it difficult for pests to enter. Pests can squeeze through the tiniest gaps in the doors, so consider adding weather stripping or door sweeps.
4. Repair window screens and seal gaps around windows:
Check your screens for holes or damage, and repair or replace them as needed. Also, seal the gaps to prevent pests from entering.
5. Store food in air-tight containers:
Keep your food stored in air-tight containers to prevent pests from getting into your food supply and making a mess. This applies to all kinds of food, including dry goods and pet food.
6. Take trash out often:
Take your trash out as often as possible to prevent attracting unwanted pests into your home.
7. Clean up crumbs and spills immediately:
Clean up any crumbs or spills immediately to avoid attracting pests, especially in high traffic areas such as the kitchen.
So, there you have it: our best tips for preventing fall pests from getting into your home. If you’re struggling with a pest infestation in your home, or you want to be proactive and prevent fall pests altogether, contact The Pest Force, your go-to professional pest control company in the Grand Strand. We offer quarterly pest control programs that filter out common pests. Protect your family, home and belongings from unwanted pests with The Pest Force!