When it comes springtime, we can’t wait to throw open our windows and welcome in the fresh air. And while most of us will spend time deep cleaning our homes, we often forget to include our yard in our spring cleaning efforts. From mosquitos to ants, your yard is the perfect place for pests to set up shop. Pro-Staff, your pest control Des Moines, wants to help you make sure your yard is ready to handle spring pests.

Standing Water

From rain to melted snow, standing water can accumulate over the winter months, and the spring thaw creates the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Check flower pots, birdbaths, gutters, and your yard for any puddles that may have formed.

Mowing

Keeping up with lawn maintenance is crucial to keeping pests away. Pests, such as ants and ticks, love to hide in long grass. Mowing your grass on a regular basis can help encourage pests to keep out of your yard. 

Trim Foliage

Because of the warmer weather, your bushes, ferns, and flower beds will all experience growth. However, unruly vegetation can encourage pest activity. What’s more, when tree branches or bushes touch your home, termite activity often increases.

Clear Refuse

Be sure to dispose of any yard waste as you clear your lawn. This includes lawn trimmings, branches, and leaves. Piles of organic material can provide shelter for ants, fleas, and beetles. If any trees on your property didn’t survive the winter, it’s crucial that you get them removed.

Call a Professional

The only way to ensure your property is protected from pests is by working with a professional. At Pro-Staff, we use a highly effective 8-step pest control program that is guaranteed to control all crawling insects, including roaches, ants, and mice, for one full year. 

Backed by our Des Moines pest control expertise, our 8-step program is guaranteed to control all crawling pests. In the event of a reinfestation, we will come back to treat your home at no additional cost. To learn more about our pest control program and get a no-cost, no-obligation estimate, contact us online or at (515) 279-7378.