We bet you can’t wait to feast on roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is that warm and inviting time of year where we gather with friends and family to give thanks for what we have. One thing you don’t want to do is share your home with pests this holiday season. If that does happen, call our Boise pest control company right away so your holiday isn’t sidelined by rodents or insects.
Top Thanksgiving Pest-Proofing Tips
Check out these top tips for keeping pests out of your home this Thanksgiving and outside where they belong.
Deep Clean the Kitchen
Before hosting Thanksgiving, do a deep clean of your kitchen and pantry areas. All those preparations can result in food spills, grease buildup, and crumbs, which can all attract pests. Give extra attention to the sink, stove, and countertops. Be sure to wipe down sticky surfaces, vacuum up crumbs, and store all food in airtight containers. Regularly empty out your trash bins as needed so as not to tempt pests.
Seal Entry Points
Take a look around your home and seal any potential entry points where pests can make their way inside. Cold-weather pests, such as rodents, can get in your home through even the tiniest of gaps. Well before your guests come, check for gaps around windows, doors, and the foundation, sealing any cracks with caulk. You can also add weather-stripping to doors, which pulls double duty as a pest prevention measure as well as a way to keep your home more energy-efficient.
Secure the Pantry
Now that you have all those extra ingredients on hand for your Thanksgiving meals, secure your pantry against pests. Make sure all food is kept in sealed, airtight containers, especially cereals, grains, pet food, sugar, and any ingredients you have purchased for the upcoming feast. Rodents will chew through cardboard and cheap plastic, so have plenty of durable containers on hand.
Clean Up Immediately After Dinner
Clear the table after eating and get to work cleaning the dishes. Your guests will be fine visiting with one another and watching football on TV while you do this. Put away all leftovers, sweep the floors, and then wipe down all tables and counters. Any crumbs left behind can attract ants and cockroaches.
Check Holiday Decorations
Before setting up holiday decorations that you have stored in the basement, attic, or garage, inspect them for pests like spiders and mice. Make sure you keep decorations in plastic storage containers rather than cardboard.
Schedule a Pre-Holiday Pest Inspection
Schedule a Cascade pest control inspection before you host Thanksgiving so we can check for signs of pest activity, seal off entry points, and apply treatments if needed.
Contact Eco Pest Control
From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and pest-free Thanksgiving! If you do detect a pest infestation around the holidays, don’t hesitate to contact us at 208-600-8734. Our McCall exterminators can provide you with a free quote and set up an in-home inspection.
