What bugs to look out for this Spring and what you can do to manage them.
Ants
Ants can ruin a good time both indoors and out. During this time of year, the ants begin to leave their dwellings underground to work, gather food, and build their colony. You may notice increased activity along your baseboards, around your foundation, and near the edge of your driveway and sidewalks.
Spiders
Daddy long legs, black widows, grass spiders, sac spiders, and the wolf spiders are all common on the Western Slope. Some of these spiders are more dangerous to humans than others. Many of these spiders spin webs that are uneasy on the eyes causing your home to be appear extremely uninviting.
Cockroaches
Colorado is home to German, Brown-Banded, Oriental, and American cockroaches. Not only are they ugly, they can carry diseases that are transmitted to humans when they get into our food.
What Can Homeowners Do?
For all pests there are a few key tips.
Keep debris, garbage, and wood away from your home
Trim branches that overhang onto your roof
Keep food storage areas and garbage areas clean and tidy
Since most bugs love to live in our filth, a clean home helps keep them away. This is a great method of pest management and prevention. At times, even a perfectly clean home will not be enough to keep pests out. It is always recommended to utilize preventative pest services by a professional company. In the event that an infestation occurs, it will be necessary to have a certified professional service your home. Call King Pest Solutions to schedule your preventative service today.
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