Putting up holiday decorations and Christmas trees are usually fun family activities, however finding pests living among your decorations or in your tree is not. Many people do not even consider that the decorations they are storing in their attics or basements will get infested with pests like spiders, silverfish or mice. But in reality these decorations remain basically untouched for most of the year and are the perfect places for insects and rodents to hide in and remain unnoticed.
Preventing pests from making themselves comfortable in your holiday decorations usually comes down to having proper storage. Storing items in cardboard boxes is a bad idea because it is very easy for pests like mice and silverfish to break into them and cause damage to your favorite ornament or other decorations. The best way to store your decorations is in heavy-duty plastic air-tight containers. These are very difficult for pests to chew through and will keep your decorations safe and undamaged so they can be handed down to future generations. Along with proper storage containers you should also make sure that the area you are storing seasonal items in (attic, basement, garage or other storage area) is clean and well-organized. This will help to deter them from choosing the area as a hiding spot. If pest do try to make themselves at home, a clean well-organized space will help you to notice the signs of their presence sooner than later.
Many homeowners do not realize that items you bring into your home from the outside could also be an infestation source; Christmas trees and wreaths may also introduce pests into your house leading to serious pest control issues. Before bringing trees, wreaths or garlands inside you should always inspect for insects, especially spiders. Bring a flashlight with you and before cutting down the tree or purchasing it make sure that you do not see any obvious signs of insects, spiders, spider webs or egg clusters on the tree; if you do notice any you should probably continue searching for the perfect tree. Once you have found the perfect tree before bringing it inside your home you should give it a good shake to help dislodge any insects or eggs that are present and went unnoticed. If you only use your fireplace during the holiday season, also beware of pests lurking in your firewood. Woodpiles offer excellent havens for pests and so storing firewood inside is almost the equivalent to inviting pests inside. Never store wood inside; instead store several feet away from the house and up off the ground. When building a fire, only bring in the amount of logs you'll need.
If you do find yourself with a pest control problem don't let it ruin your holidays, contact a professional pest control company for quick effective help. Trained technicians will be able to come in and quickly determine the problem, eliminate it and put into place a prevention plan that will prevent future infestations. Contact the professionals today for detailed information on how to keep your holidays pest free!
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