These Pests are Ready to Invade Your Indiana Home This Fall
As fall approaches, now is a good time to get your house prepared for pests eagerly awaiting to invade your home and escape the colder weather.
It's almost fall season, and you know what that means: colder weather, bonfires, pumpkin spice, apple cider, and soups. However, it also means that it is the official return of the dreaded pests coming into your home. Sooner or later, these pests will sneak into your house and try to live rent-free. So now is a good time to review everything you need to know about these pests trying to invade your home, and most importantly, how to get rid of them.
Watch Out for These Fall Pests Coming Into Your Home
Here in Indiana, we have a lot of pests all throughout the year that nobody wants to deal with. Some sting/bite you, some are full of diseases, and others are just downright disgusting. So, what pests most commonly like to seek shelter in your home during the fall? Let's take a look.
These Fall Pests are Ready to Invade Your Indiana Home
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How to Keep Fall Pests from Invading Your Home
That's just a sample of pests that will be looking to make their way inside your warm and cozy home during the fall. It's important to learn how to keep them out. According to Anderson Pest Solutions, here are a few ways you can protect your home from these fall pests:
Because so many pests are looking to make their way inside your warm and cozy home as the weather cools, it’s essential to learn how to keep them from succeeding! Some of the ways you can protect your property include:
- Remove all the debris in your yard and around the foundation of your home.
- Repair damaged screens and seal any cracks or crevices around your property.
- Double-check that your roof does not have any cracks.
- Fix any moisture problems, including leaky pipes and faucets.
- Always keep a clean and tidy atmosphere indoors to discourage insects.
There are several DIY hacks to keep these pests out of your home as well. We've found quite a few for flies, stink bugs, ants, and other flying insects that just might help out. If all else fails, get ahold of an exterminator to terminate those pesky pesks.
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