Protecting your home from pests is an essential step towards a pest-free living. To prevent bugs from entering your home, you should take certain precautions. Woodpiles, compost bins, and garden waste are potential hiding places for insects that might move indoors. Make sure these places are away from the house and check firewood for hitchhiking insects before bringing it inside.
Eliminate areas of standing water in your garden that could be mosquito breeding areas. Keep flowerbeds free of weeds and plant debris that could harbor insect pests, and keep pruned plant branches away from the foundations of your home. If a bug finds its way inside, don't panic. Identify what type of pest it is and find out where it might have come from. Companies that are members of the Maryland Pest Control Association and the National Pest Control Association have access to all current treatment practices.
If you need help, you can send photos and questions to Ask Extension. As the climate gets warmer and pests decide to stay indoors, the goal is to limit the number of insects that actually make it inside. Many prospective homebuyers perform a thorough inspection for pests after they have signed a contract to purchase a home. This is one of the main reasons why it is important to take preventive measures against pests.
