During the spring and summer, most people venture outside to enjoy the weather and spend time with the family during vacations. However, with the change in seasons bring peak times for insects and pests, which can invade your home. Insects such as mosquitoes, houseflies and ants create a nuisance, not to mention some people have further problems from raccoons and squirrels overrunning their property. In some instances, it may be necessary to contact Metro Pest Control to help rid your home of insects and pests.
Mosquito Protection
Not only do mosquitoes bite, but they also carry diseases like the West Nile Virus. If bitten by a mosquito, a person can be infected with this illness, which can make them very sick. However, there are preventive measures a person can take to avoid being bit. For one, mosquitoes are attracted to shallow water found in pots or puddles and light. Keep all containers empty of water and try to limit outside lighting.
Dealing with Houseflies
Keeping the screen door open for even a few minutes will invite houseflies inside. Not too mention that the flies will invade outside BBQ events and may even land on your food. The flies are annoying and the constant buzzing when they are in the area can be really upsetting. Some people try to kill insects by using fly swatters or rolled up newspapers but more often the fly is able to escape.
Getting Rid of Ants
Ants are attracted to food and are oftentimes grouped together. It does not matter if the food is outside during a BBQ or inside in the kitchen, if it is left unattended ants will get to it. It is extremely important to keep floors, counters clean during the summer, and all food put away. This will alleviate the annoyance of having to deal with ants. If trash is kept in the house, it should remain covered at all times to prevent it from spilling on the floor and attracting even more ants.
If you become overwhelmed by insects, consider consulting with pest control exterminators in NYC. The exterminator has the capability to do everything needed to rid your home of insects and provide preventive measures for the future.
