Keeping insects and rodents away from your home can be challenging, especially when you have pets. It’s important to prevent infestations, but you also want to maintain a non-toxic environment for your animals. Fortunately, taking a few simple precautions can help you achieve both. The following tips will make your pest control efforts much more effective without compromising the safety of your four-legged companions.

Pest Control Measures to Take When You Have Pets

1. Don’t Leave out Food & Water

Pests generally invade homes in search of food, water, and shelter from the elements. In turn, it’s essential to make sure your property is as uninviting as possible. Only feed your pets indoors to avoid attracting insects and rodents to the smell, and don’t leave food and water bowls down on the floor.

Once they’re done eating, pick up their bowls and wash them. Then, clean the area where they’re fed to remove any crumbs they may have left behind. Also, keep all pet food in a tightly sealed container that pests can’t chew through. 

2. Clean Your Pet’s Bed Often

Washing your pet’s bed is a vital part of pest control. Some insects are drawn to the smell that gets absorbed into pet bedding. Additionally, it’s not uncommon for animals to hide treats in their bed that you may not be aware of. It’s a good idea to clean your pet’s bedding and the area around it once a week to keep pests at bay.  

3. Safeguard Against Fleas & Ticks 

Even if you’re not able to prevent fleas and ticks from getting into your yard, you can keep them off your pets and out of your house by being proactive with flea and tick treatments. Follow your veterinarian’s recommendations when it comes to medicating your animals and stick to the suggested treatment schedule. You should also mow your lawn regularly and keep shrubs trimmed back to give these pests fewer places to hide. 

If you have an insect or rodent problem on your property, turn to a pest management professional like Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control for help. They know which pest control methods are safe to use around animals and will take your pet’s wellbeing into consideration during application. Offering more than 40 years of combined industry experience, they’ve worked with numerous homeowners around the Hobbs, NM, area to successfully eliminate infestations and prevent future outbreaks. Call (575) 492-9247 to schedule an inspection, or visit them online for more information on the services they provide.