Pest Control Tips in Mantua Township, NJ; Bugs Live in Weeds, Mosquitoes are Attracted to Bird Baths & More

Pest control is something that requires attention to detail in a variety of different places in and around your home. Many people assume that because they are hiring a professional pest control company like Ross Environmental Solutions, they don’t have to do anything to prevent pests on their property. But this is simply not true. You can help reduce the number of pests in and around your property by taking some pre-emptive action.

Flying & Crawling Bugs in My Lawn

One area that you can help with your pest control is in yourlandscaping.  Pests of all differentvarieties like to live in your landscaping if you will let them.  Today we are going to walk through some ofthe ways that you can help keep the pests at bay in your yard. 

Plants that Repel Insects

The first thing that you can do is make sure that you selectplants wisely.  Did you know that thereare some plants that actually repel pests? You will want to look at what type of pests are common in your area andtry and pick a plant that deters that specific pest if possible.  For instance, if there are lots of mosquitoesin your area you will want to consider lavender and citronella.  A large variety of herbs can also help repelmosquitoes.  Chrysanthemum help guard offfleas, ticks, mites, lice, and other smaller insects.  If you are looking for a plant that will helpwith a large variety of pests you will want to consider planning some garlic inyour yard.

Mulch that Doesn’t Attract Bugs

Another way to help prevent pests from invading yourlandscaping is to add mulch to your planting beds.  Ross Environmental Solutions has found thatyour familiarity with mulch largely depends on where you grew up.  In some areas of the country only hardcoregardeners mulch their planting beds on a regular basis.  In other areas of the country everyonemulches.  Mulch helps your plants in avariety of ways.  It can also deter pestsfrom making a home in your vegetation. You will want to make sure that you select a mulch that does not holdtoo much moisture, such as cedar mulch, if you are trying to help with pestcontrol.  If you select the wrong mulchvariety you will end up increasing the number of pests on your property!

Are Mosquitoes Attracted to Water Fountains & Bird Baths?

Frequently homeowners include water features in theirlandscaping.  Water features can add somuch beauty to your yard.  The problem isthat standing water attracts pests. Pests will be attracted to water features because they are looking for adrink.  Mosquitoes love to breed instanding water.  If you choose to includea water feature in your yard make sure that you manage it effectively toprevent insects.

Bugs Live in Weeds

Weeding is another important part of keeping pests out ofyour yard.  When your yard is full ofweeds pests are more likely to find a place to live.  To prevent this from happening you will wantto weed on a regular basis.

Pest Control

If you combine all of these tips with monthly pest control from Ross Environmental Solutions you should be able to keep the pests at bay in your home.