Christmas Pests: Prevention Tips for the Holidays
Christmas is just a few short weeks away. It’s time to bring out the tree and decorations. However, nothing can put a damper on your holiday cheer faster than an invasion of uninvited guests…those pesky Christmas pests!!!
So here are a few tips to help keep your home pest free during the holiday season:
Inspect your Decorations & Tree
When you take out your decorations from storage, look to see if there is any damage to the boxes. If you see any gnaw marks it’s a good indication you have rodents living near by.
To avoid bringing pests in to your living area, why not unpacking them outdoors. Shake out all of your decorations and carefully inspect them before bringing them back in to the house. Before you bring a real or artificial tree into your living space, make sure you inspect it and shake it diligently to release Christmas bugs such as spiders or mice who think your Christmas tree is the perfect home. Learn more about the common insects found in Christmas trees and how to prepare for them.
The Sweet Smell of Baking
There isn’t anything as good of the smell of shortbread or mince pies baking in the oven over the holidays. Pastry pests like the smell too. So, make sure you properly clean up, including wiping up any crumbs or spills, emptying the trash regularly and not allowing baking dishes to accumulate in the sink. Discover how to prevent pantry pests from feasting on your food.
Prepare for Next Year
The best preparation for next year is to make sure everything is clean before you pack them all away. Use an airtight container for your decorations and place the containers in a cool, dry area. Plastic storage bins are a good investment as you will use them year after year keeping your ornaments in pristine condition and pest free. Learn more about making pest-proofing your home a New Year’s resolution.
Keep your home pest-free during the holiday season and all year round with these eco-friendly and non-toxic pest control tips.
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