Baton Rouge Pest Control - 21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

2/22/2014

At GreenSeasons, we kill bugs everyday, but we know pest control in Baton Rouge, Louisiana can be a real problem in some homes and businesses. Sanitation should always be the first step in both home pest control and commercial pest control. The methods below are what every property owner in Baton Rouge should know about keeping pest out of their house or business.

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21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

Do not leave leftover food sitting out on kitchen counters.
Clean up all spills on floors immediately.
Do not leave doors and windows open, especially at night.
Caulk and weather strip windows.
Make sure door sweeps are in place.
Keep garbage in containers with tight fitting lids.
Use expandable foam to seal around pipes.
Seal gaps around dryer vent to outside area.
Do not leave uneaten pet food out.
Make sure attic louvers are screened.
Do not store firewood adjacent to house.
If you bring firewood inside, burn it immediately. Do not store inside.
Keep weeds and grass adjacent to house neatly trimmed.
Do not allow wood siding to contact the ground.
Do not store lumber, brick or any other building material adjacent to home.
Make sure gutters are clean and flowing freely.
Make sure rain water drains away from foundation.
Seal hole where power service enters house with expandable foam.
Do not allow ivy to grow up the side of the house.
Do not allow tree branches and shrubs to come in contact with the house.
Caulk and weatherstrip all cracks and crevices leading into the house.

Professional Pest Control

GreenSeasons is the professional pest control provider for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We provide pest control services in the greater Baton Rouge, greater New Orleans, Slidell, Prairieville, Walker, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Baker, Zachary, Hammond and Covington areas. If you need pest control service, just click here for a free quote and we will give you a call.

If you would simply like some advice on bugs, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.

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Landscaping Baton Rouge - Landscape Cleanup

2/9/2014

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It is time for landscape cleanup as the temperatures start to rise. Below is a ten item check list to get done before spring. With these landscaping items complete, you will be well on your way to having a great looking lawn and landscape.

Before cleanup and landscaping.

After cleanup and landscaping.

Top 10 Ways To Cleanup Your Landscape For Spring

Pressure washing - winter can cake on the dirt and grime to your exterior walls. Rent, borrow or hire and clean your home and driveway.
Winter Cleanup - Cut back all the winter die-back on your tropical plants. Tropical plants and ornamental grasses really need this.
Pull and replace dead plants - winter can be a tough time on your plants. Replace them now before the get stressed from the heat of summer.
Winter weed control - Weeds in the winter do not grow as fast, but they can take over if left alone.
Prune roses - Valentines day and George Washington's birthday are great times to prune your roses.
Dead head flowers - Pinching off withered blooms will make way for new blooms.
Plant spring annuals - start checking the stores for the early batches of spring flowers.
Lawn aeration - aerating your lawn will get your grass looking great in the summer.
Fertilize your garden - a slow release fertilizer now will get your flowering shrubs to pop out.
Landscape mulch - a good new layer of mulch is essential to having your home look well kept.

Professional Landscape Cleanup

GreenSeasons will have your lawn and landscape looking amazing, just give use a call. We provide landscape cleanup services in the greater Baton Rouge, greater New Orleans, Slidell, Prairieville, Walker, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Baker, Zachary, Hammond and Covington areas. If you need your landscaping cleaned up, just click here and we will give you a call.

If you would simply like some additional advice, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.

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Baton Rouge Pest Control - 21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

Professional Pest Control

Landscaping Baton Rouge - Landscape Cleanup

Top 10 Ways To Cleanup Your Landscape For Spring

Professional Landscape Cleanup

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