When it comes to keeping insects and other creepy-crawlies out of your home, the old adage rings true: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And while it’s probably not possible to keep any home 100% insect-free, taking a few proactive steps can prevent you from looking around in September, wondering why there are suddenly so many spiders in your basement.
Secure the Perimeter
The best way to reduce the number of insects in your house is to prevent them from getting inside in the first place. Inspect your home’s siding and foundation for holes and cracks and fill them with caulk or spray foam insulation (this is also a great tip for keeping rodents out of your house). Patch any tears or holes in window screens. Placing a few FlyPads around frequently used exterior doors can keep annoying bugs from following you inside.
Capture Creepy Crawlers
Spiders and other crawling insects like to travel along baseboards and hang out in the dark corners of your home. Place spider traps near corners and along baseboards to increase the likelihood of spiders finding their way inside.
Target Unwanted Intruders
When your fall farmer’s market produce haul includes unexpected stowaways, it’s important to act quickly. Our reusable Fruit Fly Traps are a fast, easy-to-use solution to get rid of unsightly Fruit Flies in a hurry. If Fruit Fly season outlasts your traps, refills are available.
Ants are another common fall intruder. As outdoor temperatures begin to cool, ants begin looking for warm places to hunker down for the winter months. If that warm place happens to be your house, RESCUE! Ant Baits are an easy solution to eliminate the problem. And thanks to their solid gel bait formula, you won’t have to worry about messy spills.