Nothing can put a damper on your holiday celebrations faster than a pest invasion. Pests and holidays do not go well together, especially if you are planning on having guests over to celebrate. How can you avoid having pests during the holidays? Check out these tips to keep your South Florida home clear of unwanted guests this season.
Inspect all decorations before you hang them up.
It’s time to bring out your decorations out from storage, where they have been put away for almost a year. First, inspect the decorations outside to avoid bringing any pests inside your home. You will most likely find bugs hiding in between ornaments or wreaths, so be sure to carefully inspect them before bringing them back in the house. Pay close attention to the folds of fabric items and holiday hangings. Pests will be comfortable hiding between the fibers of those pieces. Holiday trees are no different. Before bringing in a real or fake tree, shake it diligently to release pests. Spiders or mice may be making a home in your holiday tree.
Keep your kitchen clean.
During the holidays, the smell of sweet, freshly baked cookies can attract your family members to the kitchen as well as ants, cockroaches, and other pantry pests. After baking or cooking anything this holiday season make sure to clean up everything very carefully. Also, you should always take out the trash to prevent any unwanted smells in the kitchen area.
Check for bed bugs during your holiday travels.
If you are traveling during the holiday season, make sure your holiday travels do not include bed bugs. Bed bugs can latch onto your clothes while traveling and come home with you once the trip is over. To prevent this, always inspect the hotel room and mattress thoroughly before settling in. The most common places you will find bed bugs include your mattress, behind bed frames, behind nightstands, or behind electrical outlets.
By following these simple steps, you can prevent unwanted pests from entering your home for the holidays; however, if pests do stop by your South Florida home, always count on Manning Pest Control to eliminate the problem.
