Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management, Pest Control and Pest Extermination Services

1) Use protective covers on basement window wells. This helps to
    prevent leave and debris buildup, which harbors insects. The
    best well covers are those that can be easily removed. That
    allows your Chem-Wise technician to treat this key area for
insects.

2) Do not over fertilize the lawn. Such practice causes clover
    mites which will invade your home.

3) Clean out your gutters. Earwigs, Millipedes, Carpenter Ants,
    Mosquitoes, and a host of other insects thrive in wet leaves
    found in gutters.

4) Scoop the poop. Leaving dog fees on the lawn attracts flies
    which can eventually enter the home.

5) Cut back the ivy. Ivy left to grow on the side of a house may
    look attractive, but it provides a harborage area for Spiders,
    Wasps, and Carpenter Ants.

6) Clean out garbage cans and recycling bins. Spilled soda and
    food debris will provide a breeding area for flies and other
    insects that may enter the home.

7) Install weather stripping on the bottoms of all doors. If a pencil
    can fit through a gap below the door, a mouse can too.

8) Be sure that all screen and windows fit tightly. Caulk any crack
    or insect entry points.

9) Store firewood away from the house, including window wells
     and from below decks.

10) Trim trees so that no branches are touching the house.