Summertime can be an open invitation for creepy crawlers to nest in your cool, air-conditioned home. If you’ve got an insect problem, or you’re looking to prevent one, you’ll need to consider how to the keep bugs at bay while protecting your family from pesticide exposure.
Preventative measures are often pesticide-free. There‘s the obvious—wipe down kitchen surfaces and take out the trash. Then there’s the not-so-obvious, such as fixing leaky faucets, as all living creatures need water to survive. Install screens on windows, drains, doors, etc., to block openings where pests may enter. Also, don’t stack a woodpile against the house, as it will likely draw woodboring pests into your home.
If you have to use pesticides to deal with an existing infestation, take care to use them properly and in the right quantity. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends researching the appropriate pesticide, reading the label carefully, using the right amount as directed, and storing/disposing of pesticide properly.
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