Top 5 Common Pests and How to Prevent Them
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Introduction:
Olympia is a place to live in, with lush green landscape and a milder and rainier climate. But this environment also is a magnet for all sorts of pests that can get troublesome in homes and businesses. Knowing the common pests of the area, and knowing how you can prevent them, is essential to keeping your property away from unwanted visitors. In this article, I’m going to discuss the top five pests in Olympia when they come crawling out of the woodwork, and offer practical prevention tips.
With that said, here are the Top 5 Common Pests and How to Prevent Them 👊
1. Ants
Olympia experiences a lot of ants throughout warmer months. They invade the pantries and the kitchens whilst looking for food, marking the trails with other ants.
Prevention Tips:
Seal Food Properly: Avoid storing sweet or sugary food.
Clean Regularly: Get counters and floors wiped down to get rid of the crumbs and spills.
Seal Entry Points: Fill up cracks in walls and gaps below windows and over doors with caulk. If you've got an infestation, get rid of the colony and don't have it marching back with professional ant extermination.
2. Rodents
Rats and mice can be a real problem to quickly become. In addition to damaging property by gnawing on wires and insulation, they can be disease carriers.
Prevention Tips:
Eliminate Food Sources: Store food in airtight containers, and wash down pet food and water bowls.
Declutter: Getting rid of clutter makes it hard for rodents to hide. Calm storage spaces and keep them organized.
Seal Cracks and Holes: Look for holes or gaps in the foundation, walls, or doors … around pipes. Fortunately, for a serious infestation, applying rodent extermination services is recommended to ensure the problem is completely controlled.
3. Spiders
Areas that contain spiders include areas they can have food (e.g., other insects) and cover (time for hiding). While they aren’t deadly, they aren’t a welcome visitor. Most Olympia spiders are harmless but their appearance can still be troublesome.
Prevention Tips:
Remove Webs Regularly: You can break up the Dusts' habitat in corners, hidden corners of ceilings, and dust and vac it.
Reduce Clutter: Continually clutter your storage places so spiders can hide there.
Control Other Insects: Controlling insect populations will decrease spider activity because spiders feed on other pests. If spiders continue to be a problem, professional spider control can help to keep your colony numbers down.
4. Wasps
As this last burst of summer occurs, wasps become very active, craving food in order to sustain their colonies. The truth is, wasps can get very aggressive, especially when their nest is threatened, so it’s important to know how to handle them.
Prevention Tips:
Seal Garbage Bins: Close trash bins to keep wasps from tracking up to food scraps.
Remove Food Sources Outdoors: Cover sugary beverages and clean up outdoor eating areas.
Inspect for Nests Early: Other hidden areas such as eaves, sheds, and anywhere else small nests might be is where to check. If you can, remove them early in the season. When it comes to eliminating wasps safely, for wasp infestations it’s best to contact a professional wasp exterminator to remove nests and reduce risk of stings.
5. Termites
Wood destroying insects, such as termites can be damaging to your structure, costing you lots of money if not addressed quickly. In Olympia’s humid environment, termite colonies have especially good conditions.
Prevention Tips:
Keep Wood Away from Foundation: Keep store firewood or other wood materials away from house to avoid being attracted by termite.
Repair Leaks: Termites are attracted by moisture, so make urgent repairs of any leaky faucets, pipes or roof.
Schedule Regular Inspections: Termite damage is rarely detected until it’s too late. An inspection by a professional termite inspector catches problems before they reach this point. A termite extermination service is crucial with termites because not only will you need the treatment done correctly to eliminate the infestation fully, but you need it to protect your property.
In Conclusion
Olympia can be a tough climate and natural surroundings to pest prevent. Yet, if you adhere to these prevention tips and stick to point your home or business against pest invasion, you’ll keep the risk down. When proper precautions are not taken, pests can become problematic and if this occurs, pest control services from All Shield Pest Control are available to help you rid yourself of problems quickly and effectively. Don’t sit back and let the pests take over —keep your space nice and clean with these tips, and if you do need some professional help, give All-Shield Pest Control a call!
All-Shield is here to help if you’re experiencing an issue with these pests, or would just like a preventative inspection, give us a call at Olympia. At the first sign of a pest problem in your home or business, turn to our expert team to provide you with reliable, safe, and effective pest control solutions.
