With summer upon us you're probably spending more time in your yard mowing the grass tiding up the landscaping, etc. Since you're already in the yard doing work it's a great time to think about keeping all those pests that want to seek refuge in your house.
I'm talking mainly about four main pests that we have here in Texas: rats and mice, cockroaches, termites and carpenter ants. The first rule when dealing with the first two is to block the access points to your house. Look for any openings where they could get in. Check for loose siding, holes in walls or roof, under eaves, foundation vents, openings to crawl space (if you have one) or loosely hung doors and window. If you see any of these openings go ahead and close them up with something that animals can't chew or squeeze through.
If you think you have a problem with rats, mice or coackroaches then it's time to start with some baiting for the roaches and baiting and/or trapping for the rats and mice. If the problem persits, calling a pest control company will be a good idea.
As for termites: make sure you have termite treatments done at regular intervals to help prevent them. You can do a quick inspection around your house too. Inspect the exposed area of your slab for 'mud tubes' that look like dirt soda straws. Termites build these to access your house as they hate the sunlight and being exposed to the air. If you see these I'd immediately call a pest company to help rid you of them.
For carpenter ants: the most important thing you can do is to cut all tree limbs, bushes and other plants away from your house. That way they can't 'drop in' on you unexpected. Also check for little piles of dirt around the house which indicates that they are present. Again if you see this indication, call a pest control company immediately.
Hope you found this helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Bill
www.summit-properties.net
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