Pest Control Birmingham AL – Enjoy A Pest Free Backyard
During the warm, summer months, people are drawn to go outside for fun, by hosting picnics and barbecues. However, not only are family and friends looking to have an enjoyable time, but this is also a fun time for pesky pests, like ants, flies, stinging and biting insects. As part of your pest control service, we offer these tips to keep everyone safe and free from these annoyances that could possibly turn into a serious health concern.
Pest Control Birmingham AL – Tips to Get Rid of Pests
Ants and Flies
Both ants and flies enjoy barbecues and food, as much as people. Keep food safe by using tightly sealed containers and coolers. However if crumbs and spills can’t be avoided, clean up the area immediately.
Also, keep a trash container several feet away from the party or picnic area, and keep a tight lid on all garbage bins. While ants are troublesome, flies can spread diseases. Flies are very attracted to shiny surfaces, movement, heat, and the carbon dioxide that we exhale. Keep foods covered with mesh style coverings when serving it to family and friends and also keep drinks covered.
Stinging Insects
Stinging insects include bees, yellow jackets, and wasps. Hopefully none of your guests or invitees are allergic to their stings, because if so, your partying can come to a painful halt. Stinging insects are attracted to fragrances, like that in perfume, hair care products, sweet smelling foods, and perfumed candles that may be burning in the evening time.
First, before setting up for a day of fun and frolic outdoors, check nearby structure rafters for nests and even in hedges and bushes. Provide your guests and family with clear plastic cups because bees have been known to hide in aluminum cans and plastic bottles. House ware manufacturers have created mesh tent coverings for each food item to keep bees and insects out. Furthermore, you can beautify your party area and to keep stinging insects at bay using an array of marigolds as a centerpiece, as they naturally repel bees and other bugs due to their scent.
Mosquitoes
There are some species of mosquitoes that bite both day and night. If you are preparing for an outdoor event that may extend into the evening time, they are guaranteed to show up for you and your guest’s blood. As your pest control service, we recommend that you and your family or guests wear insect repellent containing EPA-registered ingredients.
Other products are available that contain these insect repellents that can be worn by children and adults without any personal harm and which works to repel mosquitoes, gnats, and other buzzing, flying insects.
We can also supply you with mosquito traps or surround your party area with citronella candles. If you have any birdbaths or yard statutes that are holding standing water, you may want to get rid of them because mosquitoes lay eggs in this environment.
Talk to one of our professionals today to hear how Horizons can create a custom solution for your home or business. Give us a call at (205) 970-0577.
Our solutions are catered to your particular needs, and the safety of your family is always our number one priority.
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Walt Zieverienk
(205) 970-0577