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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Atlanta, GA, – Summertime is a source of seasonal fun with barbeques and other outdoor activities, but not when pests crash the party. Due to the combination of heavy rains in the spring and hot temperatures in the summer months, pests like ants, flies and stinging insects are more prevalent in the summer. Although these types of pests are often considered a mere annoyance to partygoers, they can also bite, sting, carry diseases and contaminate food.
“When you have a summer pest problem, it can greatly impact the enjoyment of your outdoor living space, and more importantly, pose a health risk to your family,” said Shay Runion, Arrow entomology expert. “By taking the necessary prevention steps and getting the help of experts with specialized training, you can rid your yard of these pests and safeguard your family to enjoy your property to the fullest.”
Arrow Exterminators offers these tips to prevent unwanted pests from spoiling summer fun and interfering with the enjoyment of your property:
Ants and flies are attracted to typical barbeque fare. Serve food and beverages indoors, and reserve outdoor space for eating and entertaining. Keep food sealed in containers or covered whenever possible, and wipe tabletops frequently. Bring utensils and dishware indoors shortly after the meal. Dispose of trash in closed garbage containers and keep receptacles a good distance from where guests are gathered.
To keep ants out of the inside of your home, keep food in sealed containers and dispose of garbage regularly. Keep pet food and water dishes clean and remove any spilled food. Seal all internal and external cracks and crevices. Keep tree branches and other plants away from your home. Ants can often walk on the branches to enter your home. Make sure firewood is stored away from your home. Ants can often make a home the wood.
Mosquitoes feed on blood, causing painful bite marks and sometimes carrying diseases such as Malaria and West Nile Virus. Remove/drain sources of standing water in the yard that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, including birdbaths and kiddie pools. When outside, wear insect repellent on exposed skin to prevent mosquito bites. If possible, avoid going outdoors during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active
Stinging insects are attracted to fragrances from candles, perfumes and even the food and drinks you serve. Provide clear cups for beverages, as soda/juice cans are good hiding spots for stinging pests.
Properly screen doors and windows leading into the home. Remind guests to close doors when entering and exiting your home.
Remove unneeded vegetation or trash from around any standing water sources that cannot be changed, dumped or removed.
Arrow protects homes from summer pests with the STEPS™ Total Protection System, an industry-leading process that utilizes Integrated Pest Management. STEPS includes full inspection of home and property to pinpoint pest control issues; identification of not only the pest, but the true cause of the problem; and treatment in the most environmentally responsible way to alleviate current issues and help prevent any future recurrence.
Consumers interested in protecting their homes from pests this summer can view photos and additional information at Arrow’s Online Pest Guide www.arrowexterminators.com or contact Arrow for a free whole home evaluation at 1-888-462-7769.
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