3 Tried and True Techniques to Eliminate Pests

Whether it’s a need for pest control of termites, ants, bed bugs, beetles, black widow spiders, stinky bugs, wasps, murder hornets, mosquitoes or common carpenter ants, everyone in the Jersey City, NJ area would eventually want to conduct some kind of pest control and pest removal for their individual insect or bug issues.  These nefariously unwanted pests and insects typically come with the increased warmer temperatures in the Jersey City, NJ and the Hudson County, NJ area.

Whether you are a new or seasoned homeowner to the Jersey City, Hudson County or the Northern New Jersey area, you need to take action against pests that will make certain to safeguard your home, apartment or property from these unwanted pests while protecting your family, customers, pets, flowering plants and shrubbery.

The best 300-year-old advice from Benjamin Franklin as you may have heard, holds as true for pest control today, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

It is not too late for those in the townships of Jersey City and in the New Jersey’s Hudson County, to get a running head start on pest control and combating pests this season with a few simple steps and thorough property assessment.

Here are a few things to consider in order to make your property safe and pest free for you and your family.  As folks continue to enjoy their time off locally, see the below for primary ways to make your socially responsible outdoor gatherings around the fire pit this summer more enjoyable, pests, and insect free.

1. Pests need shelter, food and water. Remove one or more and they will not stick around. Do the following to prevent pests and insects from finding a home or worse, infiltrating your home.

• Outdoor clutter, gaps and cracks in walls, old firewood piles, all make terrific homes for pests

  • Discard unwanted/unused items, repair/seal holes to remove the temptation altogether

• Garbage and especially discarded food are like magnets for pests collection

  • Warmer temperatures make garbage smell better to pests, take great care to remove regularly

• Wet or damp areas are delightful breeding grounds for many pests

  • Turn flowerpots or containers upside down to prevent water collection.  Fix or replace leaky hoses

2. If you choose to use pesticides, know what you are using, and how to use and apply it safely. Do the following:

• Check with local officials to find out what is best suited for use in your area

• Look for ready-to-use pesticides that don’t require mixing or special formulas

• Read all safety warnings and follow instructions carefully

• Keep the treated area free of activity (this includes dogs, cats, or children)

• Only mix as much as you will need at one time & dispose of any leftover properly

3. Hire a professional! A professional pest control team like Pest Off Environmental located in Jersey City, NJ and the Hudson County, NJ area can conduct the following pest control measures for any home, apartment or dwelling:

• Find and correct the source of the problem before applying pesticides

• Provide information about the pesticide used, and provide a record of the application

• Take the guesswork out of pesticide use, keeping you and your family, friends and pets safe from pests.

To find out more about professional pest control and pest removal services, or if you have questions about the safety of pesticides, contact Pest Off Environmental in Jersey City, NJ. Their professional residential & commercial pest control and pest removal team is available for your safety and protection.

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