If you live in Colorado and want to know how to protect your home from common summertime pests, you’ve come to the right place! From ants to wasps to mosquitos and even bed bugs, Colorado is home to a variety of pesky insects and other critters that can wreak havoc on your property and the people who spend time there. This is our team’s overview of common summertime pests in Colorado and the best ways to control or prevent them. Read on to learn how you can keep your home pest-free this summer!
Ants
Ants are an unwanted guest at all times of the year, but can somehow seem to take over during the warmer months. Instead of dealing with toxic traps or DIY solutions, Colorado Pest Management is here to help get rid of ants for good on your property!
Mosquitos
Standing water is a haven for mosquitos because it’s where they lay their eggs and breed in large numbers. Control mosquito populations on your property by getting rid of any potential standing water areas and planting mosquito-repelling plants like lemon grass, lemon balm, mint, catnip, basil, or lavender.
Wasps
Wasps are widely regarded as the enemy by many species because they are aggressive, territorial, and will sting with little to no provocation. Prevent attracting wasps by removing any smelly sources of food for them, like trash, compost, or fallen fruit and vegetables that may be rotting in your yard. If you do notice a wasp nest on your property, don’t risk stings and injury trying to remove them yourself, call the professionals at Colorado Pest Management to handle it!
Rodents
Rodents like rats and mice tend to find sneaky ways to slip into your home and escape the heat of the Colorado sun in the summertime. While keeping your home sealed and preventing trash build up, wood piles, and more can help, sometimes pest control services are needed to remove unwanted critters from taking up residence in your home.
Bed Bugs
If you’ve got travel plans this summer, one of the most important things to watch out for is bed bugs! While a key step of enjoying your summer plans is preventing bites while on vacation, preventing bed bugs from getting on your luggage and clothing also means keeping your home free of bed bugs, too. Always keep your luggage and clothing on hard surfaces when you’re in a hotel until you’ve thoroughly inspected for bed bugs, and if you see any signs of infestation, contact management right away to be moved to a different room.
Contact our team today to learn more about our pest control services and to get started with an estimate for your needs!