With spring only a few months away, now is the time to prepare your home for the challenges of the next season. Once the spring thaw begins, pests will come out and start looking for food, water, and shelter in your home. Take some preparatory pest control steps right now to keep those unwanted visitors out of your home.

Pest Control Preparation for Spring

1. Check Drainage

Standing water is a draw to all types of pests. Mosquitos and other insects may lay their eggs in the water, leaving you with a fresh swarm come spring. It also serves as an attractive watering hole that brings rodents and insects to your property. Clean out your gutters, and look for any standing water in your yard after a storm. Adjust your drainage system if needed. Take this time to fix any leaky pipes and clear any clogged drains as well.

2. Seal Windows & Doors

The small cracks around windows and doors are a common entry point for spring pests. New cracks often appear around them during the winter as the building materials shrink and expand with the changing temperatures. Grab a tube of caulk and caulk gun to reseal around your windows and doors. Check the weatherstripping underneath doors and replace them if they are worn.

3. Clear the Foundation

Debris close to your home’s foundation serves as protection for pests so they can get into your home undetected. Have shrub trimming done so it’s back at least six inches from the exterior of your home, and make sure there are no trees with branches that touch the siding. Do not store items such as firewood against the exterior wall of the home, as it can attract termites.

The professionals at Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control will protect your home year-round in Hobbs, NM. They have more than 40 years of combined experience in the industry, and their friendly technicians will keep out all types of pests, from termites to mice. Learn more about their work on their website and call (575) 492-9247 to schedule a service.