With the awakening of mother nature in the spring comes not only spring flowers, baby bunnies, and songbirds, but also ants, termites, and other pests. These pests aren't just annoying, they can cause extensive damage and pose serious health risks. There are a couple of things you can do this spring to prepare your house for pests.
1. Try to minimize clutter. Many pests, like rodents and spiders, love to hide in dark, quiet corners. Keeping your spaces cleaned up and free from clutter helps eliminate hiding spaces. Pay special attention to basements as they are often less busy, less noisy, less bothered, and a little damp in addition to being dark and cluttered.
2. Maintain a clean space. Small bits of food, crumbs, spill residues, and stale food can be an all-you-can-eat buffet for some small pests. Clean behind appliances and inside kitchen drawers and cabinets as well as countertops and cabinet faces. Keep food in air-tight container...