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10 Tips to Keep Rodents Out of Your Home This Holiday Season

10 10 TIPS TO KEEP RODENTS OUT OF YOUR HOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON OBSTRUCT POSSIBLE ENTRYWAYS • Check the exterior and interior of your home for any cracks and holes • Block any possible rodent entryways that you find-even the small ones STEP UP YOUR STORAGE LICHTS WREATH DECOR SANTA • Organize your holiday decorations in airtight storage containers when not in use • Clutter in your attic can make an ideal hiding place for rodents CHECK GREENERY • Trees, wreathes, garlands, and other forms of greenery can harbor pests • Carefully inspect your Christmas tree before bringing it inside KEEP FIREWOOD FAR AWAY • Fires can be cozy, but firewood piles can harbor rodents and other pests • Store firewood at least 20 feet away from your home 20' 6 TRIM TREES AND BUSHES • Trim back any tree branches and bushes to be 1 to 2 feet from your home • This will help keep unwanted guests away when those you've invited arrive STORE FOODSTUFFS SECURELY • Keep all foods stored in airtight containers that rodents cannot easily access BAR BAR BAR &AR BAR AAR BAR • Throw away any foods kept in open containers before the holiday season begins DON'T DELAY DISHWASHING • Rodents often come inside 7. looking for food and water • Avoid enticing pests with a sink of dirty dishes by washing dishes right away 8 CLEAR OUT CRUMBS • Crumbs on your floors, countertops, and tables will attract rodents • Wipe down countertops and tables and sweep floors every night TAKE THE TRASH OUT • Trash cans can fill quickly during the holidays, especially if you have guests • Empty your trash cans often to avoid attracting rodents with bad odors 10. CALL IN THE PROS • Have your home inspected before the holidays to ensure it is pest-free • If you notice signs of an infestation, call a pest control company right away PAYNEPEST MANAGEMENT INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: PAYNE PEST MANAGEMENT Termite & Pest Control Professionals wwW.PAYNEPESTCONTROLOC.COM Sources: http://www.pestworld.org/news-and-views/pest-articles/articles/holiday-decorating-done-right/ http://www.newsusa.com/articles/article/keep-pests-from-crashing-your-holidays.aspx http://www.realtor.com/home-garden/home-maintenance/winter-maintenance/winter-pests.aspx? source=web http://lifehacker.com/how-to-manage-your-winter-pest-problem-1479822833 http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/outdoor-projects/stop-pests-from-invadin g your-home-this-autumn-6539141

10 Tips to Keep Rodents Out of Your Home This Holiday Season

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Trash cans fill up quickly during the holidays, especially if you have guests! Emptying your trash cans often can help you keep rodents away from your home. Discover other ways to keep unwanted intrud...

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