Preventative Tips
Carpenter Ants
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Eliminate any damp conditions in or near your house.
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Avoid having wooden parts of porches and decks touch the ground.
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Keep branches from touching your house.
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Remove dead trees.
Cockroaches
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Keep your home as clean as possible.
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Eliminate pathway areas by sealing or screening.
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Cover, seal and put away all food when not in use.
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Avoid leaving standing water out anywhere.
Fleas
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Frequently vacuum carpet and furniture.
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Keep pets in the yard.
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Keep lawn well-maintained.
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Remove wild animals from structure.
Flying Insects
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Install or repair existing screens.
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Change lighting.
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Remove garbage daily.
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Keep trash cans tightly covered and clean.
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Repair any cracks around siding, doors and windows.
Mice and Rats
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Install physical barriers.
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Clean up under work units where food debris can build up.
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Check that doors fit tightly.
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Inspect incoming boxes.
Termites
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Eliminate any wood contact of your home with the soil.
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Remove paper debris and scrap wood lying around.
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Improve ventilation by reducing the humidity in crawl spaces.
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Prevent shrubs and vines from growing over and covering the vents.
Other Ants
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Avoid garbage accumulation.
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Try to locate and eliminate nests.
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Correct any drainage in houseplants.
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Seal cracks in concrete slabs and pavement.
Pantry and Fabric Pests
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Inspect foods and their packaging prior to storage.
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Try to store foods in glass or plastic containers.
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Clean old containers before filling them with fresh food.
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Clean-up spilled liquids and foods.
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Store only clean cloths.
