Almont, MI Pest Control

What You Can Do To Keep Wasps Out Of Your Almont Yard

If wasps are starting to become intolerable around your Almont yard, don't feel alone. Stinging insects such as bees, yellow jackets, and wasps are seasonal creatures that tend to get worse during the late summer and early fall seasons. As food becomes more scarce, stinging insects rely on leftover food and garbage to supply their colonies with nutrition. As winter approaches, this food is less and less available, making the wasp's temper high and patience short.

If you are concerned about what you can do to keep wasps out of your Almont yard, start here: 

• If you have any fruit trees or flowering bushes in your yard, consider cutting them back to remove insect hot spots.
• Commit yourself to maintaining the yard as much as possible, mowing grass, pruning shrubs, and cutting back overhanging tree branches.
• Remove any and all stagnant water from the lawn. Fill in potholes, ditches, and other small puddles with topsoil (whenever possible).

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Is There Anything I Can Do To Avoid Bed Bugs In Almont?

Bed bugs are a necessary evil all over Michigan, including the Almont area. Although there are some things you can do to avoid bed bugs, there is nothing you can do to fully remove their presence. Start by taking the following steps: 

• Inspect all overnight lodgings for signs of bed bug activity. This includes checking for spotting, strange scents, or feeding splatter.
• Wash all clothing after returning from a trip, including items you did not wear.
• Rely on a professional pest control company to conduct yearly bed bug inspections.

Don’t wait for your bed bug situation to escalate. Call Eco Pest Control to schedule an initial bed bug inspection.

Four Natural Ways To Prevent Spiders In Almont

Finding spiders in your Almont home can be a frightening experience. These creatures have a reputation for biting people, and some bites can be dangerous. However, most Michigan spiders are relatively harmless. They'll bite if you disturb or threaten them but don't inject enough venom to be medically concerning.

There are two venomous spiders of which Almont residents should be aware. Black widow and brown recluse spiders bite for the same reasons as other species but can cause harm. While most Michiganders won't ever see brown recluse spiders, black widows are among the most common in the state.

Spiders invade Almont homes to hunt insects and spin their webs in dark corners. You likely won't be able to identify them without a close look, which can be dangerous. For this reason, it's best to prevent all spiders from invading your home. Fortunately, there are natural ways to keep spiders away, including:

1. Keep wood piles at least 20 feet from your home.
2. Close gaps, cracks, and crevices in your exterior.
3. Remove clutter in your house.
4. Eliminate other pest infestations that provide food for spiders.

When you see these pests in your house, call the local spider control experts at Eco Pest Control for help. We can prevent all species from invading your property, remove the pests, knock down their webs, and treat your exterior to prevent future infestations. After our initial service, our technicians can return twice annually to recheck your home for spiders and other pests.

Most spiders shouldn't concern residents, but some can threaten your safety. Call us to learn more about our spider control services in Almont and protect your house from these arachnids.