Tips to Prevent Pests This Summer in Utah County
By McKenzie • Jun 23rd 2023
School-aged children, nature lovers, teachers, and others can agree: summertime is the best! The outdoor activities are endless, and the daylight hours are long. Many families pass the days with friends, dining outdoors, and playing in the grass.
However, for all the wholesome and joyful experiences summer can bring, it also drastically increases pest encounters. Learn why pests love the summertime and how to mitigate their presence in and around your home, brought to you by Thorn in Utah County!
Why Summer Means Pests
The vast majority of pests thrive in hot weather. Warm temperatures make the following pests much more common:
Humidity, more daylight, flourishing vegetation, and outdoor eating all mean bugs have every amenity they need to make their presence known in the summertime. For many pests, summertime also means it’s time to reproduce, contributing to the quickly growing numbers of pests you might notice on your property.
Warm weather also means that many households keep doors and windows open, especially in the evenings, which makes it easy for pests to find their way indoors. As an added bonus for the pests, many families go away on summer vacation, giving pests plenty of time to find their way into your home and pantry unchecked.
Tips for Preventing Summertime Pests
Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to prevent pests from ruining your summer fun. Here are some of our best tips:
Eliminate standing water
From kiddie pools and doggie baths to flower pots and accidental puddles, standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests. Empty out small pools after use, or cover these water sources daily.
Identify and close entry points
From tears in window screens to cracks in the foundation, pests will seek out any opportunity to gain access to your home and the food within it. Repair and seal all spots where bugs or mice might be able to enter your home, no matter how small.
Dispose of food and trash promptly
Backyard barbecues are one of the joys of summertime — but they can also be the main culprit in attracting pests. Despite your best efforts, you’ll likely notice wasps and other insects showing interest in your meal. At the end of the party, dispose of trash and clean up any food scraps as quickly as you can.
Keep spaces as clean as possible
Both indoor and outdoor spaces can quickly become overrun with ants, wasps, flies, and more if pests come to view them as a food source. Even leaving dirty dishes in the sink for one night can attract pests into your kitchen. By wiping down grills and cooktops, sweeping floors and hosing off the patio, households can ward off pests by refusing to become a food source.
Store firewood fare from your home
Wasps and rodents build their homes in piles of wood and cardboard. If you keep a woodpile, store it at the far end of your yard, at least for the summertime.
Keep landscaping tidy
By cutting your lawn short and trimming vegetation regularly, you can reduce potential habitats for pests at your home.
Hire pest professionals
The most foolproof way to keep pests away from your yard and home this summer is to hire dependable pest professionals. At Thorn in Utah County, all treatments are based on biology to ensure we're targeting the exact species of pests you're facing for the best results. For science-based pest prevention, contact us today!
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Thorn is a Utah local pest management company. We are a QualityPro certified company which is a prestigious accreditation awarded too less than 3% of the pest management companies in the US.
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About Thorn
Thorn is a Utah local pest management company. We are a QualityPro certified company which is a prestigious accreditation awarded too less than 3% of the pest management companies in the US.