There are many varieties of plant pests-aphids, mealy bugs, fruit flies, scale, thrips, white flies, and more. The damage that they cause can be considerable.

The major factor in controlling pests on your property is to make the environment unfriendly to them. It is very interesting that a clean and neat landscape, well cared for, is usually not conducive to harboring insects, rodents or snakes. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Here are some common guidelines for pest control:

• Keep plants trimmed off the ground and not touching the house.
• It's important to clear debris in the yard. This alone will solve many problems. Many insects such as earwigs, sow bugs, ant colonies, snails, rodents and snakes use this area to breed and nest.
• Pets should be fed, and then the dishes immediately picked up. Pet food is a big food source for many wild animals that bring fleas and ticks to your home.
• Garbage cans must have lids and be kept shut, even while inside your garage. Oriental cockroaches (water bugs), flies, mice and numerous other critters depend on your garbage to survive.
• Water bowls must be emptied or brought inside at night. Most wild animals and many insects are nocturnal, and this is their nightly water source.
• Leaky faucets and irrigation pipes must be fixed to prevent wet and puddle areas around your home.
• Seal the tiny cracks that leak air out of your home. Insects and spiders easily find these and gain entrance.
• Make sure the weather stripping on your garage and outside doors is still fitting properly.

The main key to remember is that insects are small animals that are part of the lesser food chain. The way you deal with your landscape and the perimeter of your home makes a difference. Pests need food, water, and shelter. Where is the best shelter on your property? . . . Your home, I'll bet!!!

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