Common Summer Bugs
Spiders
When the temperature starts to rise, spiders in the vicinity will begin to meander indoors to find cold, dark places to live away from the hot summer sun. Although most spiders are harmless, and can even go a long way toward controlling the populations of other bugs, they can be a huge nuisance to have around the house and there are many venomous spiders in Florida.
How to prevent them:
- Make sure all windows and doors are tightly sealed
- Seal all cracks around your home where they could wiggle in.
- Use screens if you have open doors or windows this season.
- Dust at least once a week
- Not leave boxes and packages out as they like to hang around these.
- Get rid of woodpiles and trash fast.
Flies
House flies aren’t just annoying–they’re quite unsanitary too. Common flies come into contact with all manner of gross things that they can track all over your home anytime they land. To prevent hazards to your family, it’s best to nip this problem in the bud right away.
How to prevent them:
- Secure all garbage — flies are attracted to food.
- Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink.
- Make sure your garbage disposal is working properly, so food isn’t sitting in the drain.
- Cover all fruit that is on your table.
- Make sure pet feces are cleaned regularly.
- Make sure window screens are secure.
Ants
A marching line of ants is a common sight in Clearwater, but you don’t want that marching line making a route through your kitchen!
How to prevent them:
- Secure food away in airtight containers.
- Take out the garbage often.
- Don’t leave food out on your table or counters overnight.
- Clean up spills and messes quickly.
- Don’t allow moisture to accumulate on counters and surfaces.
- Keep garbage bins away from your home.
Stinging Insects
Stinging insects like bees, hornets, and wasps are a scary sight around pools, lakes, and backyard parties in the summertime. To prevent these stinging insects from making an appearance at your next gathering, make sure that you don’t attract them.
How to prevent them:
- Stinging insects are attracted to sweet things, like sodas and juice, so make sure you secure these kinds of items when spending time outside to avoid a nasty sting!
- Keep your home and outdoor area well maintained.
- Plant flower gardens farther away from your home.
Professional Preventative Pest Control
Because of the warm climate, bugs are a season-long problem in Clearwater, and you can spend your entire summer trying to get rid of them. If you’re tired of sharing your home with bugs, the experts at Anti-Pesto Bug Killers can help. We offer hassle-free pest control services in Clearwater to ensure your home is bug-free every season. Why choose us?
- We’ll do all the work for you.
- We offer same-day service.
- We offer free re-treatments if needed.
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