Summer is enjoyable, with longer, warmer days and more fun outdoors. However, the friendly weather pests come with summer, which can be a menace if unprepared. In New England, summer is short-lived, meaning enjoying every day as it comes is important.
You must be prepared to deal with common pests to do that. If you think you have a pest problem, contact A&M Pest Control to stop them from invading your space once and for all. Here’s everything you need to know about two of the most common New England summer pests:
Pantry Insects
These pests lay their eggs on cereal, grained foods, and even chocolate. They are mostly found in stored food products. Anything that you may leave open, like dried fruits or food, put in the fridge. They are the most common in homes with pantries. To avoid an infestation, put all foods that may be left out in tightly sealed glass or metal containers. Or place foods in the refrigerator for precautionary purposes.
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are social hunters and live in colonies, which means that if you see one around your home, there is a high likelihood of an infestation. They have an excruciating sting and might sting multiple times, possibly leading to death if you are allergic. The best way to deal with yellowjackets is to inspect your property regularly to avoid the likelihood of an unnoticed colony. For any of the stinging types of insects (i.e., yellowjackets, wasps, hornets), A&M Pest Control can only treat them if we know the specific location of the nest.
Mice
Mice and rats are a serious disturbance to the home, as they do not only eat food but fabric, paper, and plastics too. They are able to get into your home through holes and small spaces. It is pertinent to find these rodents, they breed fast, and you can find yourself dealing with a full family of mice in your home. The key to avoiding mice is prevention; once you have one it is probable that you have more.
Contact A&M Pest Control
As a rule of thumb, wearing long sleeve clothing, long pants, and fully-covered shoes is an ideal way of protecting yourself against the occasional bite or sting from pests. However, that defeats the purpose of enjoying the warmer summer days. Therefore, you should take other preventive measures, such as contacting A&M Pest Control, to help maintain a clean environment in your home and yard.
