HOT SHOT® GUIDE TO YEAR AROUND PEST CONTROL

Guide to Year Round Pest Control
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When pests come knocking, you want to be prepared with formulas that will help you control pests year-round. Understanding the types of pests you can expect during certain parts of the year, and which products best meet your needs, can go a long way toward easing your mind. Hot Shot® brand can help.
Indoor Pest Control 101
Indoor Pest Control 101
Pest control requires year-round attention to ensure that you’re protecting your home from invading insects. Thankfully, an effective home pest control strategy doesn’t have to break the bank! It starts with understanding which areas of your home see the most pest activity – for instance, baseboards, cracks and crevices and underneath sinks – and proactively applying the right solutions.

What Causes Pests to Enter Homes?


Pests often enter our homes seeking food, water and shelter. There are several ways pests can enter the home. Some of the most common entry points include doorways and windows or through our plumbing system. Vulnerable home entry points like these are good starting points as you begin to treat your home for pests. Simply apply the appropriate pest control solution to stay ahead of unwanted visitors. In addition, keeping your home clean by decluttering and regularly removing your trash can help deter pests from making their home inside.

Common Household Pests Per Season

Home-invading insects come in all shapes and sizes, and it helps to know what you can expect during each season of the year. For instance, you may encounter ants and boxelder bugs in the fall. Spiders and ticks are more likely to come along in the spring and summer. In winter, cockroaches tend to appear inside as they migrate away from the colder weather. By recognizing the insects that may invade your home, you can select the right products to tackle them.
Treatment vs. Prevention
Treatment vs. Prevention
Treating pests when you see them in your home is a reactive approach. If you’d like to be more proactive about keeping insects out, there are some preventative measures you can take.
  • REMOVE TRASH AND FOOD WASTE REGULARLY – Trash and food waste left around your home can attract unwanted insects. Be sure to take out the trash frequently and clean up areas where waste may be stored around the house.
  • USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE – Make sure that you’re storing your food in proper food containers once you’ve opened their original packaging.
  • SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES – Seal cracks and crevices as soon as you notice them to protect the integrity of your home and keep pests away.
If you have an active pest infestation, you’ll need to apply curative treatment by directly spraying unwanted insects and/or their nests to control the spread within your home. Hot Shot® brand carries a wide range of products to treat the unwanted insects in your home.

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