Did You Know?
The grime in kitchen and bathroom drains can make a good meal for pests.
Tip:
Kick off the New Year with a clean home. Use an organic drain cleaner to break down residue in your drains. February Tip of the Month
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Cold weather forces many ant species indoors as they often rely on artificial heating to survive. They love food of all types, especially sweets.
Tip:
Thoroughly inspect grocery bags, boxes and potted plants before bringing them inside to prevent ants from hitching a ride.
March Tip of the Month
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As the weather starts to warm up, bees, wasps and flies are more likely to make their way inside.
Tip:
Remember to keep your doors and windows closed when not in use.
April Tip of the Month
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In addition to May flowers, April showers can provide breeding spots for unwanted pests.
Tip:
Watch out for standing water that can accumulate around your unit and be aware of areas prone to puddles after rainstorms.
May Tip of the Month
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Pests like cockroaches can hide in the edges of hallways and in the tiniest of cracks and crevices in your living space.
Tip:
When doing your spring cleaning, remember to vacuum regularly and thoroughly to remove food debris in hard-to-reach places.
June Tip of the Month
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Yellow jackets have been known to enter soda cans unseen during summer picnics or lunch by the pool.
Tip:
When dining outdoors, be sure to keep soda cans covered at all times to prevent bees from stinging or hitching a ride inside your home.
July Tip of the Month
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Just like you, pests are drawn to the scent of the foods served at Fourth of July cook outs.
Tip:
Keep containers tightly wrapped and secured, and don’t leave food or discarded wrappers in the open.
August Tip of the Month
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When temperatures are high, mosquitoes are in full force.
Tip:
Standing water often serves as a mosquito breeding site, so empty the excess water from potted plants outside your apartment.
September Tip of the Month
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Cockroaches thrive in dirty, moist conditions, such as in and around waste bins. Tip:
Seal your trash cans with lids to help eliminate the odors that attract cockroaches and other pests. Take your trash to the dumpster regularly.
October Tip of the Month
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As cooler temperatures approach, so do rodents, which have been known to squeeze through an opening the size of a dime. Tip:
Report any gaps or holes in and around your unit so that management can seal them up to help keep rodents out.
November Tip of the Month
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Good sanitation practices will make your apartment less appealing to pests during the holiday season.
Tip:
When preparing your favorite Thanksgiving recipes, remember to wipe down counters and other surface areas in the kitchen regularly.
December Tip of the Month
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Baking materials can be prone to infestations of stored-product pests like beetles and moths.
Tip:
Keep non-perishables tightly sealed or stored in a refrigerator or freezer, especially items that may not close well in their original packaging.