While you’ll most likely open your doors to house guests this holiday season, you don’t want to leave them open for pests. Seasonal celebrations put your home at an increased risk of infestations, and it’s crucial to know how to prevent them. Stay vigilant this season with these easy pest control tips.

Holiday Pest Control Strategies

1. Check the Tree & Firewood

Critters such as spiders, termites, and other insects like to make their homes in firewood and Christmas trees. Before bringing either of these items into your home, shake them out and inspect them closely with a flashlight. Use a pair of gloves when you’re inspecting these items to protect yourself from bites.

2. Avoid Edible Decorations

Decorations get everyone in the holiday spirit, but edible decor such as strings of popcorn and sweet cookie ornaments will only attract rodents and other pests. Opt for shiny tinsel and glass ornments on your tree instead. In addition, as you cook meals for the family, clean up immediately, ensuring there are no crumbs left on the floor for ants to snack on. 

3. Unpack Carefully

If you store holiday decorations or winter clothing in a storage unit, attic, or garage, pests might have worked their way inside the small, dark spaces​. Unpack your boxes outdoors so that you don’t bring a bug infestation inside. If the pests do make their way indoors, call a residential pest control company to treat your property. 

Keep your holidays pest-free by relying on the experts at Acme Pest Control in Concord and Charlotte, NC. With more than 70 years of experience, they have the skills and expertise to keep your home free of termites, ants, cockroaches, and rodents all year long. To see a full range of their residential and commercial pest control services, visit them online or call (714) 707-4748 to schedule a service today.