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Preventing pests in new home
Moving into a new home is chaotic. You’ve got decorat-
ing to do, a neighborhood to explore, and a house to keep in tiptop shape. The last thing you need in the midst of all that commotion is the added headache of house- hold pests like ants, cock- roaches or rodents. With a few tips from Terminix, you
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can keep your move run- ning smoothly and ensure no unexpected pests move in with you.
LOOK FOR COLLECTING WATER
Stagnant or standing water attracts a variety of pests, from nuisance wild- life to mosquitoes. It doesn’t take a lot of water, either — mosquitoes can lay as many as 100 eggs in the cap of a bottle of water. Try to reduce standing water in sources such as pots and tires, and be sure to change out your bird bath at least once a week.
INSPECT FOR OPENINGS
Check the exterior of your new house for structural openings under doors, near windows and around utility penetrations. Any openings you find are essentially an open door to rodents and arthropods, such as spiders and millipedes. Reduce the number of pests entering your home by sealing any improper openings.
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BE WARY OF TREES AND SHRUBBERY
That flowering bush might look beautiful beside your home, but it could harbor
countless pests. Note any tree limbs overhanging your roof line and any shrubbery or mulch close to the foun-
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