Summer in Arizona is in full swing, bringing not only higher temperatures and humidity, but also unique pest control issues. Besides scorpions, other pests also enjoy the warmer months and make a special appearance from April to September. Some of the pests that are more active in the warm summer months in Arizona are cockroaches, black widows, and mosquito’s. Here are some tips to keep these pests at bay so you can enjoy your summer pest free.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are a most undesirable summertime pest that are also a threat to our health by consuming our food and contaminating our indoor environment. Cockroaches live and thrive where there is food, warmth, and moisture, making the summer prime time for them to make an appearance in your home. Because they flourish where food and moisture are readily available, it is extremely important to maintain good sanitation techniques in your home, as well as utilizing good exclusion practices. By removing sources of food and water from cockroaches, as well as sealing cracks, crevices, and holes where they like to hide, you can help to prevent their appearance in your home.
Black Widows
Black Widow spiders are a venomous spider in North America that generally are more prevalent in the warmer summertime months. There are a few things you can do to help prevent Black widow spiders from becoming a worrisome pest in your home. First, try to eliminate as much clutter as possible in your storage areas and backyard and frequently dust and vacuum around windows and under furniture. Second, do not garden or handle debris like firewood without wearing gloves. Black Widows like to hide in these types of remains. Also be sure to seal openings and install screens to prevent unwanted pests like spiders from entering your home.
Mosquitos
The most important aspect of mosquito prevention is making sure that mosquitoes don’t have a place to lay their pesky eggs. The number one thing you can do to prevent mosquitos around your home is to eliminate standing water sources. You can do this by getting rid of standing water in rain gutters, plastic covers, and toys, changing water in bird baths and fountains, and keeping swimming pool water treated and circulating. When enjoying the outdoors, you can help prevent mosquito bites by using EPA-registered repellants, wearing long sleeves in mosquito-populated areas, and staying indoors at sunrise and sunset, when mosquitoes are most active.
If you find yourself with unwanted pests in and around your home, Pest R’ Us can help. The earlier you address a pest control problem, the sooner you can rid yourself of a much more serious pest infestation. Pests R’ Us is a professional, licensed pest control company in Tempe, Arizona with over 20 years experience in keeping your home pest free. Don’t endure a summer of bothersome pests in your home. Call us today for all of your pest control needs.