In the fall, ants, cockroaches, and other pests start looking for warm areas to take shelter. They may even have their eye on your home. To prevent any unwanted invasions and the damage they might cause, take the following pest control measures.

How to Keep Insects Away in the Autumn

1. Seal Gaps Around Windows & Doors

If there are cracks or gaps around the windows and doors in your home, it gives pests easy access to your property. Periodically check these areas for drafts and seal any openings with silicone caulk. If there is old caulk on your windows or doors, remove it with a putty knife before applying a new coat.

2. Trim Your Trees

If trees hang too closely to your property, pests can use them as perches to get in your home through an upstairs window or gaps in your roof. They will also rain leaves down into your gutters, creating a potential home for bugs and wildlife. To prevent this, have a professional trim any branches that have become overgrown. Clean your gutters at least bi-annually.

3. Don’t Leave Food Out

Ants, ladybugs, and other pests are hungry and constantly looking for food. If you leave a decomposing pumpkin on your front porch or cookie crumbles on the floor of your kitchen, they may come seeking the sustenance. Therefore, sweep up regularly and keep all loose food items in airtight containers.

4. Use a Dehumidifier

Moisture can also be a lure to pests seeking water sources. A dehumidifier will take this water out of the air to help keep critters away; it will also reduce the risk of mold growth.

If you’ve found pests in your home, turn to the professionals at Taylor's Weed & Pest Control in Hobbs, NM. They have more than 40 years of combined experience and specialize in a wide range of services, including detection, control and elimination of ants, spiders, mice, and bees. These professionals also offer landscaping services, like weed control and shrub trimming. For more information about their offerings, visit their website. Call (575) 492-9247 to discuss your problem.