Pest Prevention in Christiansburg, VA

Ants

It is best to remove any food that is easily accessible or open. If there are any cracks and crevices in your home, get these filled to stop the traffic of ants into your home. Try finding any nests and have them eliminated.

Carpenter Ants

If there are any places in your home that could accumulate moisture, please eliminate those situations as soon as possible. If you have any stumps or branches that hang over your home, try having these removed. You should also remove any dead trees or rotten railroad ties.

Fleas

Be sure to vacuum your furniture and carpet frequently. In order to keep your pets safe, it is best to keep them in your own yard and to stay on top of their regular treatments. If there are any wild animals near your property, have them removed as well.

Mice & Rats

Have a physical barrier placed in front of the entrance areas. If there is any food or water left out in an open area, please have these removed. Check any incoming boxes or packages for any nests.

Pantry/Fabric Pests

Take a deeper look into the foods and packaging that you purchase before you store them in your pantry. If you have any food, try storing it in plastic or glass containers to prevent pests from getting inside of it. If anyone has spilled food or drinks, clean them thoroughly. When storing clothes, please only store clean clothes, as dirty clothes can be very inviting to pests!

Roaches

Clean up all spills and water as soon as they happen. If there are any cracks in pathways, hallways, or rooms, have these sealed. If there are any water leaks, have them repaired as soon as possible. Make sure all rooms are ventilated properly, and make sure all food packaging is fully inspected before storing.

Spiders

Make sure all cracks and crevices are sealed inside and outside of your home or business. It's all about cutting out any type of entry point.