The Summer Pest Control Tips You Need Now

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The Summer Pest Control Tips You Need Now
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Summer The Season for Pests

• Pest control is far more important in the warmer
  months. Wonder why? Summer has warm temperatures
  that pests love. Combine that with the moist heat
  that is so prevalent in Arkansas, and you have
  the perfect combination for almost any pest.

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Your Potential Pest Problems

• Wondering what you might be facing this summer?
  Heres a rough line-up of the summer pests that
  might appear in your home or backyard.
• Fire Ants
• Roaches
• Bees
• Wasps
• Spiders

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1 Prevent Outdoor Problems

• If you want to prevent pest problems this summer,
  the key is to take a look outside your home and
  keep them from coming in. You need to not only
  focus on the areas right outside your home, but
  also your property as a whole.

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Looking At Your Property

• Make sure you keep all standing water off your
  property. If you have neighbors who have a
  similar problem, suggest they do the same. If you
  have a bird bath, change the water on a weekly
  basis.
• Keep your weeds to a minimum and your shrubs
  trimmed back.
• Cover your trash containers.
• Make certain your lawn is healthy and
  well-maintained.

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Near the House

• Make certain there is no vegetation in direct
  contact with your home.
• Prevent a build-up of moisture in the rock and
  flower beds around your house.
• Stacked wood should be stored well away from your
  home.
• Leaks should be repaired right away.
• Holes in screens, siding, doors, or even window
  screens should be fixed to help avoid entryways
  for pests.

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2 Internal Preparations

• There are plenty of things you can do inside to
  prevent a pest invasion as well.
• Whenever possible, keep your doors and windows
  closed.
• Keep your kitchen as clean as you can. Ensure
  your food is stored in sealed containers.
• Vacuum carpets and any crevices every week.
• Repair leaks right away and clean up any mess the
  leak left behind.

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Dealing with the Problem

• The best thing you can do if you notice a pest
  problem is to call in the pest professionals at
  Hopper Environmental Services.
• They can assess the problem and prevent
  additional ones this summer.