Springtime brings life, abundance, and beauty to the world after the long chill of winter, but it also brings with it a troublesome piece of the earth’s new awakening. And often, it requires you pull out that number of your good old local exterminator and give them a call.

Preventing springtime pests can be a hassle, but the benefits outweigh the extra effort. As pests emerge from the long winter and begin to breed, your home can become a disco dance floor for ants, beetles, spiders, and rodents, among others. Massachusetts rodent control efforts spike during this season, and mice and rats begin to quickly populate and expand their broods.

To prevent pests from raining on your springtime parade, employ these preventative measures to keep your warmer weather full of fun and relaxation.

1. Check your trash cans. Check the lids of your trash and recycle cans, both those under your kitchen sink, and outside your home. Anywhere that there are food scraps can be invitations to pests. Rinsing out your garbage cans can also help prevent pests.
2. Remove overgrown trees and shrubbery. Get out those shears and start pulling those overgrown weeds away from the foundation and roof of your home. Weeds, trees and bushes can both hide areas where pests can enter the home, and can also provide conduits to home entry. Rodents can climb trees and get onto the roof, where the winter may have left shingles out of place and potential entryways open.
3. Maintain Your Home’s Exterior. Shrubs and trees can hide entryways into your home, but it’s also important not to just cut back foliage, but also to patch up any existing holes and cracks in the exterior of your home.  Check roofs, windows, and doorways to see make sure that your home is sealed and secured.
4. Keep it clean. Another important part of preventing pests from entering your home, is keeping enticements out of reach. Take a spring-cleaning approach to your kitchen, pantry, attic, and basement and ensure that there aren’t scraps or broken bags of food lying around.

To avoid springtime pests in the Northeast such as New Hampshire, pest control is first in the hands of the homeowner. Take a good look at your home after winter’s long, lengthy toll, and make sure that it is clean, patched up, and that the home’s exterior is clear of debris.    

Well it’s that time again. It’s time to dust off the flashlight, pull out the gloves, and start putting a good eye to the state of your home. Walking through a maintenance checklist can help you ensure that your home stays in tip-top shape, year after year. This yearly review can help you identify problems before they become costly charges. Here’s a list of home maintenance measures that can keep your house and your checkbook worry-free.

Fix up the Foliage

A year’s worth of garden growth can really take a toll on the exterior of your home. Tree branches that hang over your roof can create easy access for small animals. Clip off overhanging branches before Massachusetts rodent control services are required to help you flush out your new home occupants.   

Walk around the exterior of your home and cut overgrown grass away from the sides of your home. This gives you a chance to look for missing or damaged siding, or pools of water gathering around your home’s foundation. Look for cracks and other entries. Massachusetts pest control is often a big expense incurred during winter months when small animals are looking for warmth.    

Clean the Gutters

Wait until a good rain, then climb a ladder and get to clearing those gutters, especially if you are in an area where there are many leaves and branches. Clearing your gutters keeps water from pooling on your roof, and helps to keep your roof intact. Massachusetts exterminators are often called out to handle issues caused by pests that find entry to homes through unmaintained home exteriors, such as roofs.     

Conduct a Home Energy Audit

Have an energy auditor come out and take a look at your home’s energy usage. Improvement suggestions can help you create a weather-tight home and lower your energy bill. You can check your home yourself for energy leaks by taking a walk around and looking for gaps or cracks. Closing up these gaps can save you large percentages on your bills. Energy leaks are often found where windows and walls meet, where pipes enter the home and around fireplaces, mail slots, and doorways.

Review Your Emergency Plan

Have you checked the battery in your flashlights? Do you remember where your fire extinguishers are? Does everyone in the family know how to turn off the main circuit breaker? Make sure that everyone knows where flashlights, fire extinguishers, water and electric shut-off valves, and emergency numbers are stored, as well as directions to the nearest hospital.