Spring Checklist

As the snow melts away and warmer weather moves in, we all spring into action, including those pesky, unwanted intruders!

If you’re looking for a way to prevent some of those intruders from entering your home, try hitting some or even ALL of our points on our Spring Ahead Cleaning Checklist below and have a happy and hopefully pest-free spring season.

Spring Checklist

• Check your roof (or hire a professional to check) for any leaks

• Sweep up cobwebs and clean out nooks and crannies where spiders and other insects may dwell

• Repair any screen damage before opening those windows and screen doors to let in that spring air (You probably don’t want to let insects in as well!)

• Check for gaps around windows and doors

• Clear and replace old mulch

• Check for evidence of moisture or condensation around plumbing or windows

• Make sure garbage containers are properly sealed and stored

• Clear old shrubbery away from the home

• Clean out gutters

• Clean out pantries and around appliances in the kitchen to pick up any food debris

• Check to make sure pet food is stored in sealed containers

• Clean out any unneeded clutter in storage areas where pests can hide

• Check your yard and eliminate sources of standing water

• Keep moisture down by making use of a dehumidifier in your basement

• Call your pest management company to inspect for any potential problems

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