When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Do you think of family, gathered around the table, the sound of laughter, and kids running around? Or does your mind go straight to the succulent turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy?
Thanksgiving is a time when we come together in a nice warm house and eat tasty things together. Not surprisingly, this is something pests like to do too. Rodents prefer your toasty attic, over a cold, damp hole. Cockroaches would much rather climb under the siding of your house and squeeze into your cozy wall voids, than live under a half-frozen piece of tree bark. Here are some of the ways you can do that:
Put cabinet food in hard plastic containers.
Put pantry items on metal shelving. (This allow you to keep things dry and ventilated and it will make pests feel uncomfortable. They would much prefer solid wood shelves, with lots of dust and food particles on it.)
Always Keep your trash sealed.
Keep fruit in the fridge, until you're ready to eat it. When you're done eating it, put that peel or core in a plastic bag before you throw it in the trash.
Vacuum crumbs up on a regular basis.
Clean spills up, immediately.
Leave pet food out only during meal time.
Don't leave stacks of dishes near the sink. Put them in soapy water.
Deep clean around and under the fridge and stove.
If bugs and rodents are finding a way into your house, you can reduce their activity and give them less incentive to crawl into your living spaces by not leaving food out. But to fully seal your home from bugs and rodents this Thanksgiving, you'll need to get a professional to spray. Your Thanksgiving will be much better without those pests crawling around.
We hope you have a great Thanksgiving!