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Protecting Your Home from Cockroaches

Are cockroaches really that big of a deal? The answer is easy – a definite yes! Cockroaches contaminate just about anything they come in contact with, including food, utensils, furniture, countertops, and sinks. These nasty critters carry a variety of illnesses and disease, including gastroenteritis and dysentery.

Cockroaches love to find dark warm hiding spots, especially those with access to food. Some cockroaches can fly, especially when the weather is warm. Cockroaches will infest any area that offers a food source, such as trash bins, sink traps, below or above cabinets, under stoves and refrigerators. These areas are likely to accumulate crumbs and grease, which are favorite snacks for the cockroaches.

Because cockroaches are so prolific (able to produce thousands of young each year), even a few cockroaches can cause a real problem.  If you suspect you have a cockroach problem, you need to take immediate action.

During one of our normal inspections, we’ll often uncover signs of cockroach infestations. We recommend the following steps:

• Keep food sealed in air-tight containers.
• Clean all cupboards and work surfaces of scraps and food crumbs.
• Empty garbage cans regularly.
• Keep garbage in sealed containers.
• Install vents in any area that may allow access to the home.
• Eliminate any wet areas.
• Throw away any cardboard boxes.
• Caulk or grout cracks in roofs, walls, and counters.

With a thorough inspection, we’ll uncover any points of entry for cockroaches and put an action plan in place to get rid of your cockroaches for good. For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.

Not only do you want to keep your home free from pests, but you also want to be able to enjoy your yard and garden – without having to swat away flies, bees or other insects.

When it comes to taking control of pests outside your home the same principles apply: inspect your home for problem spots and take action. You don’t have to coat your garden or pool area with pesticides. A little prevention will go a long way towards controlling pests.

Here are some steps to keep your outdoors bug free:

Look for weak or infested plants. These week plants are great food for insects. Get rid of the plant or treat that plant with proper insecticides. You may want to add seaweed mulch in place of soil to make your plants healthy and keep them bug free.

Get rid of rotting fruit or vegetables. Fallen fruit from trees is a great food source for bugs and insects. Removing the food source keeps the bugs out.

Pick up after pets. Not the most pleasant of tasks, but keeping your yard free from pet feces also keeps bugs at bay.

Taking Control of Pests in the Garden

Look for standing water. Anytime you have water – whether a pond or a puddle – it’s a great breeding ground for many insects, especially mosquitoes. Get rid of the standing water, and you stop the breeding grounds. Even drippy irrigation or faucets can create enough water to provide pests with a great environment.

When we inspect your home, we look over your garden and outdoors. We’ll find any areas that may be ideal for pests, and eliminate those ideal situations. For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.

Rodent Proof Your Home

Do you hear the pitter-patter of little feet? They might not be the kind of visitor you like – especially if they leave droppings behind. Rats and mice are a real nuisance. But more than being just irritating, they can also be a real health hazard. Rats and mice also track in dirt, illness and disease.

Believe it or not, rats and mice can fit through incredibly small cracks and holes to get into your home. In fact, mice can squeeze through the cracks under your door. No space is too small for rats or mice to get into, and make the perfect entry into your home.

As part of our inspection, we look for those small cracks and holes that allow critters into your home. We’ll screen off the holes, seal up cracks, and install sweeps under the door.

Rodents are opportunistic creatures. They look for entry into a home because it provides them with a warm place to live and regular food. When you eliminate their entry into your home, you eliminate your rodent problem. For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.