DIY Pest Control Tips for Utah! Over the years we’ve found common problems that contribute to pest problems in Utah homes, so we decided to compile some FREE tips for some of Utah’s most prevalent pests. Enjoy!
Box Elder Bug, Utah
Boxelder Bugs are SEED bugs. They aren’t coming to infest your home on purpose, but an out of control population OUTDOORS can start to creep inside. Here’s some tips on how to do that:
-Clear out your gutters
-Clear away piles of leaves, sticks, seeds, and other fallen tree debris.
-Trim trees away from the home, or remove problem trees ENTIRELY.
-Window screens, and weather-strip in gaps around doors
Utah has different kinds of ants that have different dietary needs, but by following these DIY Ant Control steps, you can keep the outdoor ant population away from your home.
-Broken sprinklers, overwatering, improper grading, and improper downspout positioning can provide an ant population with the moisture it needs to thrive. Most of Utah’s ants require moisture to thrive.
-Clean up fallen fruit from trees, and if they are already indoors clean up all food at ground level.
-Caulk gaps ants are using
-Clean the ants ‘pheromone’ trail with soap and water.
Wasps and Hornets in Utah can be tricky to control, and potentially dangerous, without professionals such as Bug Bully Pest Control. Having said that here’s some things you can do, and some things to look out for:
-Remove standing water. Any pool of standing water in the summer with receive wasp visitors. Period.
-Remove dead grass and leaves. Utah’s wasps and hornets use this natural matter for their nests.
-Check your BBQ! Wasps and Hornets need protein. Your dirty BBQ is a great spot to find some!
We have pest control plans for as little as $89 a treatment. IF the above tips aren’t enough to control a pests population, give a call or text anytime!