Flies are a pest that can be seen year-round; they can sometimes make an appearance in your home throughout the winter months. As soon as spring starts, these pests are in abundance, as they are coming alive again just like everything else in springtime. If you have these pests in abundance in your yard, it may make being outside less of a relaxing time and more of a pain, as you're constantly fanning yourself or swatting at these pesky pests.
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A water feature, such as a backyard pond or fountain, can add a relaxing focal point to your landscape. That is, until mosquitoes find it and turn it into their personal breeding ground. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy a water feature without inviting unwanted pests.
Cultural Prevention
The first step is prevention — make your pond or fountain a place that doesn't attract mosquitoes. Depth is the first tactic to use.
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Like humans, pests like warm conditions during cold days. This is what motivates them to intrude into your home, especially if they sense there is food. Pests like cockroaches, flies, and rodents carry dangerous diseases and could easily cause you to get sick.
Some simple ways you can avoid a pest infestation are by blocking entry points and removing any sources of food, water, and shelter. However, if your pest infestation gets out of hand, you should hire residential pest control services.
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Pests in the home, whether insect or mammal, are a nuisance that can also pose health risks to your family and pets. Pests, particularly rodents, often bring disease into the home. It's vital to treat for pests while keeping your pets safe.
1. Inform Your Exterminator
It's vital that the pest control service knows that there are pets in the home in order for them to determine the safest pest control plan.
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If you have a skunk, raccoon, or some other wild animal causing trouble on your property, you might figure you will just set a trap and relocate the animal yourself. And in some cases, this might work out just fine — but that tends to be the exception to the rule. In most cases, you are best off hiring a wildlife removal professional. Here's why.
1. Many wild animals carry rabies and other dangerous diseases
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