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Pests to watch for...
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There are a few precautions you can, and should, take to avoid pests entering your home. However, once they are spotted inside the dwelling, treatment is best left to the professionally trained experts at Humphreys Pest Control.
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Pests
Winter
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House Mouse
The best way to avoid invasions of mice is to (1) provide as little harborage as possible that might attract rodents, and (2) seal as many holes and cracks in the outside of the home through which mice might enter.
Norway Rat
The best way to avoid invasions of rats is to (1) provide as little harborage as possible that might attract rodents, and (2) seal as many holes and cracks in the outside of the home as possible through which rats might enter.
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Pests
Fall
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Carpenter Ant
To prevent infestation (1) store firewood away from your home and remove dead wood and scraps from around the foundation (2) Make sure all plumbing and roof leaks are sealed and check crawl spaces for excess moisture (3) Direct rain gutters away from your home so water does not accumulate close to the foundation.
Pavement Ant
To prevent infestation (1) Seal cracks and holes in the home's exterior to prevent ants from entering (2) Cut vegetation away from the foundation (3) Avoid using landscape timbers and stones next to the home's foundation (4) Keep layers landscape mulch less than 2 inches thick and at least a foot from the home's foundation.
Oriental Cockroach
To avoid infestation (1) Eliminate potential harborages outside the home (2) Seal cracks in the building's exterior (3) Install screening in all vents.
Carpet Beetle
To avoid infestation (1) Don't store boxes of clothing in the attic, garage or basement (2) Clean storage boxes thoroughly before each season and seal all corners and openings (3) Clean woolens and natural fiber clothing prior to storage (4) Natural fiber clothing, stored in closets, should be covered with plastic covers (5) Consider large zippered plastic units for storage (6) Use mothballs to deter fabric pests.
Cluster Fly
To avoid infestation (1) Seal up outside cracks and holes in the home, especially on the south and west walls (2) cover all foundation and attic vents with tight-fitting screens (3) Periodically check soffit vents, gable vents and/or turbine vents (4) Have Humphreys treat the outside west and south walls of the home in mid to late August each year.
Box Elder Bug
It takes a professional to find and treat the right area to minimize the number of pests, but you can (1) Seal all exterior cracks and holes on the south and west walls (2) Install tight-fitting screens over all foundation and attic vents (3) Regularly check soffit, gable and turbine vents (4) Arrange for Humphreys to treat the outside west and south walls of home's exterior.
House Mouse
The best way to avoid invasions of mice is to (1) provide as little harborage as possible that might attract rodents, and (2) seal as many holes and cracks in the outside of the home through which mice might enter.
Norway Rat
The best way to avoid invasions of rats is to (1) provide as little harborage as possible that might attract rodents, and (2) seal as many holes and cracks in the outside of the home as possible through which rats might enter.
House Spider
Regular removal of spider webs is the best way to limit these spiders. To prevent their entry (1) Seal up cracks around windows and doors (2) Use "bug" lights in exterior fixtures (3) Request professional exterior treatments from Humphreys Pest Control.
Yellow Sac Spider
Destroy and remove sacs, when found, and the spiders hiding in them. To prevent infestation (1) Eliminate heavy ground cover vegetation near the building (2) Seal exterior cracks and holes (3) Install tight-fitting screens on all vents (4) Seal holes around interior pipes.
Bald-faced Hornet
Hornets and yellow jackets should only be controlled by an experienced professional. The danger of stings is considerable, especially when proper protective clothing and equipment is not worn.
Yellow Jacket
To avoid accidental stings (1) when gardening be aware of numerous wasps flying into and away from a single point in the area (2) Use caution when using loud, power lawn equipment, as loud, vibrating noises disturb them and provoke an attack frenzy (3) Avoid nests (4) DO NOT plug up holes from which they have been seen entering or existing a wall. If confined, they will eat through an interior wall to escape and enter the home.
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