Get Started With Spring Pest Control

Winter is finally almost over, and lush green leaves, birdsongs, and warm sunshine are about to fill the air again… but the bugs and pests are coming, too!

Unwanted visitors may already be prowling around the edges of your home, awakened from their winter slumber and searching for weaknesses in your property or structure. Throughout Oregon, spring is the time for many homeowners to start up their pest control program. Here are some tips on getting started, and how you can help get the maximum results from your pest control services from Bug Zapper. The good news is with some simple preventative measures, a little professional help, and a head start, those pests won’t be able to gain an inch in the battle for your home!

Inspect and Seal Entry Points to Your Home

Most pests that become active in spring are capable of crawling into your home through incredibly small spaces or gaps – and that doesn’t just mean spiders and insects. Rodents like mice can squeeze their bodies to fit into openings as small as ¼ inch! As snow melts and home foundations shift, new gaps, cracks, holes, and other openings can appear in your structures. Homes should be thoroughly inspected for new entry points every spring, both inside and out. Holes or breakages in doors, windows, screens, and moldings should be repaired, and caulk should be used to seal any gaps in the home larger than the end of a pencil. Attic vents, pipe openings, and chimneys should be screened.

If you don’t know where to start, have challenging entry points to find and seal, or if you just have a few questions, Bug Zapper is here to help. No pest exclusion job is too big or too small for our team of licensed, bonded, and fully insured specialty contractors (Oregon CCB #153907). Our results and 100% satisfaction guarantee speak for themselves!

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Eliminate Pest Food and Water Sources

Just like us, pests need to eat and drink to stay alive – and they aren’t going to enter your home merely looking for shelter. Pet food can be a big attractor to pests, and should always be stored inside, in a sealed container. It is also not recommended to leave pet food out overnight. Counters, kitchens, and other eating or dining spaces should be cleared of all crumbs or leftover food residue. Additionally, water and moisture should be managed to eliminate pest drinking and living spaces. Attics, basements, crawlspaces, kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms should all be inspected for the presence of leaks, moisture, or standing water. All leaks or drips should be fixed, and gutters, downspouts, splash blocks, and sump pumps should be checked to ensure that all water is being directed away from homes and structures.

Remove Trash and Debris

Removal of clutter and trash is one of the most effective methods to reduce pest foraging, hiding, and nesting spaces in or around the home. Yards and other exterior areas around the home should be properly cleaned and maintained. Clutter should be removed from basements, garages, and interior spaces. Garbage dumpsters or trash cans should remain closed and properly sealed. Plants and tree limbs should be trimmed away from roofs and exterior walls, and all firewood should be stored at least 20 feet away from the home. Wood, cardboard, and paper products can serve as rodent nesting materials or as food for termites, and should therefore be cleaned up or removed.

Get a Professional Treatment and Inspection

Professional evaluations and treatment plans are the final step to ridding yourself of the most persistent and invasive pests. Bug Zapper service professionals are ready to put their incredible knowledge, training, experience, and grade-A customer service to work on turning your property into a veritable fortress against pest invaders. And at Bug Zapper, no prevention or control solution is ever one-size-fits-all. We work with every customer to tailor-build a treatment plan that fits all of their wants and needs, and every single service provided is backed by our famous customer care and 100% guarantee of quality and satisfaction. Our treatments are safe and effective for you, your family, and your pets. On top of that, pest-proofing also has the added benefit of making homes more energy-efficient and weather-resistant, leading to reductions in heating and cooling bills. We offer prevention services, one-time treatments, and ongoing plans, all at fair and affordable rates.

If you need a little help, or if you just have some questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our friendly, expert technicians today!

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