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Mid-Missouri Spring is On the Way: How to Protect Your Home From Pests

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Five Ways to Prevent Springtime Bugs From Infesting Your Mid-Missouri Home

Keep out wasps, spiders, and ants this mid-Missouri spring with Steve's Pest Control

April showers bring May flowers… and pests, unfortunately. That’s right. While you’re bathing in the sunlight and celebrating the end of cold weather, so are all the spring insects in mid-Missouri. Wasps, spiders, and ants are just a few nasty creatures that love visiting houses this time of year. You need a game plan. Don’t worry. With these five tips and a 5 Star service program from Steve’s Pest Control, pest problems will be a thing of the past.

Close off open spaces that might let spring insects into your mid-Missouri home

The first way you can keep crawling and flying bugs from coming in the springtime is sealing off the little openings in your mid-Missouri home. Check window sills, cracks in the wall, door frames, and any other little places that could act as a safe haven for pests. Get those areas patched up so spring insects have less options of entry.

Manage inventory on the food in your kitchen that may attract spring pests

Pests get hungry just like you do, and they will seek any opportunity to infest your kitchen. Routinely check your fridge for food that’s starting to rot or anything that’s not properly sealed. The same goes for your cabinet. Any holes in the boxes or cans of your pantry can attract springtime ants to the house and feed them for weeks. Wipe everything down and keep track of the dishes in your sink. Lastly, seal off your trash and dispose of it often. Managing the food in your mid-Missouri home is a really easy way to prevent pests; plus, it’s good to keep your kitchen clean in general.

Get started on spring cleaning and maintain your mid-Missouri home’s cleanliness

Your kitchen isn’t the only place that can attract spring insects. Pests will gather in any place that’s messy and open to germs. In other words, spring cleaning is necessary to your mid-Missouri home. Dust the shelves, vacuum the carpets, wash your bedding and pillows: do we sound like a mom yet? Tidying up the rest of the house is efficient at preventing pests, but will also leave you feeling more relaxed and organized!

Carefully check your belongings from outside the house for bed bugs and other pests

Coming home from a spring break trip or a little hiking adventure? You might have some unwanted passengers in your backpack or suitcase. Bed bug infestations often start because they made their way into belongings. Anytime you get back from an outside trip, inspect bags and purses for spring insects! Using a flashlight, you should check the pockets and seams for any eggs or bugs and vacuum all the crevices. If you want to go the extra mile, you can scrub your suitcases with hot water and soap.

Clean up any damp areas in your mid-Missouri home where pests thrive

When pests are done eating the food in your kitchen, they’ll make their way to all the water sources in your home. Cockroaches and silverfish are especially attracted to moisture. These little guys don’t need much; they can flourish just from hiding near leaky pipes. To keep this dilemma from happening, make sure the sinks and showers of your home are properly containing water. If you have a basement, check for puddles, leaks, and general areas of condensation. Once you’ve dried these spots out, it will be much harder for these pests to stay alive.

Steve’s Pest Control Uses Proactive Pest Control Methods Through Our 5 Star Service Programs

DIY pest control myths, such as Irish Spring soap and flies, aren’t going to do the trick. Need a dependable game plan for pest control this spring? Steve’s Pest Control is on the way! We offer year round pest control plans to homeowners in mid-Missouri that don’t just eliminate pests; we keep them from coming back. And, if for any reason, some pest decides to infest your home again, we will re-treat your home with no additional charge. No, really! Depending on your needs, we also offer an array of plans to choose from: 5 Star, 5 Star Advantage, and 5 Star Complete. Just a few of the pests we cover include:

  • Ants 
  • Mice 
  • Cockroaches 
  • Spiders (except brown recluse) 
  • Box elder bugs 
  • Centipedes 
  • Clover mites 
  • Crickets 
  • Millipedes 
  • Pill bugs 
  • Scorpions 
  • Springtails 
  • Ground beetles 
  • Wasp and bees (within 10 feet of the building)

Keep the Springtime Bugs Out and Let the Sunshine In! Call Steve’s Pest Control in Mid-Missouri Before a Pest Problem Arises

Spring should not be the time to worry about pests. You should be going on walks in the sun and smelling the flowers! With the help of Steve’s Pest Control, we can ensure that spring insects are the last thing you have to deal with. Call us right away if you notice a pest problem or want to install a preventative pest control service for your mid-Missouri home. From Boonville to Wentzville, MO, we serve 18 cities in the area and will gladly accommodate your location. You know what to do! Contact us for a free pest evaluation.

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