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Here are some preventive measures you
can take to keep pests out of your home
and yard:
1. Keep garbage lids closed tightly
2. Store food in airtight containers
3.
Don’t leave pet food and water out
overnight
4. Repair plumbing leaks and cracks
5.
Drain all liquids and wash containers
before you put them in the recycle bin
6.
Accumulating paper products such as
cardboard boxes, bags, newspapers,
etc., should be avoided
7.
Keep grass short around the foundation
of the house and the trees and shrubs
planted away from the house
8.
Screen all vent opening such as crawl
spaces, attics or laundry vents
9.
Repair and adjust windows and door
screens
9 TIPS TO KEEP PESTS AWAY