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At AAA Termite & Pest Control, we understand that homeowners prefer a pest-free home or one where they rarely see a creepy crawly insect. It is our mission to help homeowners feel safe inside their homes without the worry of disease carrying pests scurrying about or lurking in corners or dark spaces. One of the best ways to reduce pests inside your home is to maintain a clean and clutter-free environment. However, one area of the home that many homeowners struggle to keep neat is the garage. Garages are known to be junky, messy, and cluttered, which poses as the perfect hiding spot for all sorts of pests. So, today on the blog, our pest control experts in Cordova at AAA Termite & Pest Control share ways to deal with pests in your garage.
Declutter and Organize
First and foremost, declutter and organize your garage. Piles of junk and cluttered boxes are the perfect hiding spot for spiders and other unwanted insects that can easily find their way inside your home. We understand that cleaning out the garage can seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to tackle the project all at once. Spend an hour or two each day or a couple of weekends to get rid of unneeded items and throw trash away. Avoid storing items in boxes as insects can easily access the inside of the box, lay eggs, and start an infestation. Instead, store items in sealed containers and keep them elevated off the floor.
Seal Entry Points
Spiders and other insects can easily gain entry to your garage through tiny cracks and crevices. Therefore, around your garage door for any cracks or gaps and replace the weather stripping if necessary. It’s also a good idea to check electrical or plumbing entry points around the entire exterior of your home, not just inside your garage.
Add Proper Lighting
Spiders especially are attracted to dark, damp areas. Maintain proper lighting around the outside of your garage to help deter spiders. Ideally, opt for the yellow-toned bulbs, which are less likely to attract insects in general, which are the preferred meal for spiders.
Regular Cleaning
Once you’ve organized and cleaned out your garage, keep it clean by regularly sweeping the floors and removing cobwebs from corners or behind stored items. We also recommend storing your trash bins outside your home, instead of in the garage. While routine pest control can help reduce bugs inside your garage, you still must do your part as a homeowner by keeping the space clean and clutter-free.
Get Rid of Spiders in Cordova and Memphis, Tennessee Homes
The same rules to prevent pests inside your garage also apply to inside your home. Always keep a clean home and reduce clutter as much as possible. But sometimes you can do everything right yet still deal with bug infestations that are simply beyond your control. When this happens to you, call AAA Termite & Pest Control at (901) 737-7378.