Its official, summer is here!!! Although we seem to be stalling out on hot days – but you know well enough that the insects are working hard to build their nests and even harder to make sure their prodigies will be around next year. So many opportunities can lead to different insects showing up in your home or garden. The hotter it gets, the more bugs are looking to find food and breed. Here are a few summer pests you will encounter and help prevent them from bugging you this summer.
Fleas- These parasites feed off the blood from us and are beloved pets. Prevention in your home includes having all your pets treated for fleas with drops, collars etc. Vacuuming is important and washing your pets bedding regularly.
Ants – We all have ants, in your yard or in your house. Ants will travel long distances in search of food, if their journeys end up in your house, you should be aware that the whole nest will be there soon. Here are a few suggestions to help keep your house clear of ants. A sanitary house is the key, clean floors, countertops and all garbage taken outdoors. Store all food in air tight containers and remove pet food at night. Seal all entry points into your house, cracks and crevices around your doors and window frames.
Flies – Flies pose a health risk to humans and our pets, as well, some actually bite us. If you want to prevent flies, here are a few ideas. Deny flies access with window screens, always cover food and clear food debris and liquid spillages immediately. Clean up after pets, as feces is a perfect breeding place for more flies, they may land there before sitting on your food. Remove as much standing water as possible and add fish to your ponds to control mosquito’s larvae.
Wasps – In the summer stinging insect populations can be massive. Late summer all wasps and hornets feeding behavior shift from sugars to proteins. Now they are after our outdoor food and garbage. If you want to avoid problems with wasps, here are a few tricks. Search your property weekly for nests, from ground wasps to nests in trees, soffits, gutters and attics. If you discover a nest, keep everyone away until the nest is treated.
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