Congratulations, you just closed on the home of your dreams. Now what? Moving into a house brings a whole list of to-do tasks, including getting insurance and then furnishing your new home. But, this is also a good time to consider your pest control plan. How will you keep pests out of your home? How will you prevent them from infesting your dream home? These tips will help you keep your Metro Detroit home pest-free.
Focus on Landscaping
A good landscaping routine can keep pests and rodents away. You can also plant certain things like marigolds and nasturtiums which can deter pests. Keep shrubs and bushes trimmed, while not allowing them to touch the house. Look for any standing water or parts of the yard that can lead to standing water. Remove any extra debris that is lying around.
While your new house is unlikely to have a lot of clutter, leaving a few items lying around while you’re moving in can breed pests. Once pests find that your yard is a good breeding ground, then they will continue to return. It can be helpful to find a good storage spot for your outdoor items before unpacking them. If possible, invest in a shed or storage container until you have fully unpacked all your items.
Deep Clean the House
In most cases, properties that are for sale are professionally cleaned to make them more appealing to the home buyer. However, this does not always include every nook and cranny in the house. Certain areas, like behind the shelves in the closet or under the basement stairs, can be ignored.
Moving into a new house is actually the perfect time to deep clean these areas because once your stuff is moved in, it can be difficult to reach them. Give yourself a few days to deep clean the entire house before you plan on moving your items in. You might even consider hiring a company that has the tools and resources available to get into the hardest to reach places.
Weatherize the Property
Weatherizing the property will keep pests out when the weather gets much colder. Michigan can get pretty cold winters and outdoor bugs will look for shelter. Some rodents may even attempt to come indoors as they feel the heat. Weatherizing your property now can prevent a pest or rodent problem before it becomes a big one. You can weatherize your property by applying caulk to the doors and windows and blocking out any draft areas. Weatherizing your house will also provide you with other benefits, like a reduced heating and cooling bill.
Get a Pest Inspection
Getting a residential pest inspection before moving your stuff in allows the pest technicians to fully inspect your house. They can identify any signs of previous pests or any damage that could indicate there was a previous problem. Of course, you could wait until you have a problem or until the next season comes to consider what type of bug problem you will have. However, it is usually much more expensive to remove pests than it is to prevent them. Pest control Michigan inspections can provide you with a lot of valuable insight into your house.
Residential pest control services can keep your home pest-free. Solidified Pest Control offers full residential pest control services that can manage most types of bugs including ants, spiders, bed bugs, and bees. We’re your trusted Metro Detroit pest control experts.
Solidified Pest Control- Your Pest Exterminator Michigan Experts
Solidified Pest Control has proven residential pest and rodent control techniques. We also offer free consultations and understand that each pest control problem is unique. Give us a call today at (248)820-3057 and let us know what your unique pest or rodent problem is and where. We offer reliable Metro Detroit pest control services in the Farmington Hills area, including Troy, Royal Oak, Livonia, and Birmingham, Michigan.
