Baton Rouge Pest Control - 21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

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. 

21 Ways to Keep Bugs Out

1. Do not leave leftover food sitting out on kitchen counters.
   
2. Clean up all spills on floors immediately.
   
3. Do not leave doors and windows open, especially at night.
   
4. Caulk and weather strip windows.
   
5. Make sure door sweeps are in place.
   
6. Keep garbage in containers with tight fitting lids.
   
7. Use expandable foam to seal around pipes.
   
8. Seal gaps around dryer vent to outside area.
   
9. Do not leave uneaten pet food out.
   
10. Make sure attic louvers are screened.
    
11. Do not store firewood adjacent to house.
    
12. If you bring firewood inside, burn it immediately. Do not store inside.
    
13. Keep weeds and grass adjacent to house neatly trimmed.
    
14. Do not allow wood siding to contact the ground.
    
15. Do not store lumber, brick or any other building material adjacent to home.
    
16. Make sure gutters are clean and flowing freely.
    
17. Make sure rain water drains away from foundation.
    
18. Seal hole where power service enters house with expandable foam.
    
19. Do not allow ivy to grow up the side of the house.
    
20. Do not allow tree branches and shrubs to come in contact with the house.
    
21. 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.