TNT 6 July - September 2020

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Fall is the best time to start making your house, and our
customers’ homes, appear to pests as a fortress, not a
welcoming motel. While the landscape and temperatures
outdoors begin to change, each fall pest can be handled
with the following prevention tips for your customers:
Keep up those regular pest control visits to keep the
barriers refreshed. Remind your customers about the
importance of continuing service through the winter
months to prepare for a smooth spring.
In the yard, reduce clutter to give fewer hiding places.
Keeping landscaping such as mulch, brush, and plants
away from the side of the house will help eliminate hiding
places.
Seal cracks and small holes as soon as possible. Plan
ahead for falling temperatures.
and repair if necessary.
Repair leaky faucets and avoid any water accumulations.
Regular vacuuming and cleaning lessen the likelihood of
pest outbreaks.
Keep trash contained to decrease the smell and
attraction.
Keep food sealed tight.
Outdoor lighting should be kept to a minimum or
changed to yellow bug lights to avoid attracting pests
toward the house, if possible.
Don’t let our customers’ homes become the chosen
one or the block where insects and rodents will
spend the fall and winter months.
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