Summer is coming, which means the weather is now starting to warm. You are so close to barbecues with your neighbors, bonfires at the beach, or pool parties with your friends. This is such an exciting time, especially for those who don't work or attend school. But unfortunately, the heat can also come with a few negative effects, such as constant interaction with insects and rodents. The summer pest issue is especially awful in humid environments, like Hialeah and Miami. While most people living in these areas are familiar with the infestation threats, there are still worthy solutions to minimize the risk posed to you and your belongings. Protecting You Protecting yourself from bugs is most important due to the disease threat that pests carry. Any of their diseases can be passed along to you if you come in direct contact with them so minimizing exposure is essential. Wear light-colored and full-coverage clothing that covers your arms and legs. Shower right after coming indoors, especially if you were on a hike, doing yard work, or any other outdoor activity. Use insect repellent, and do not use scented products Protecting Your Belongings Most people use extra space at home to store belongings not regularly used, such as attics, garages, or sheds. Unfortunately, pests often find their way into these areas when looking for shelter and contaminate belongings. Keeping your items in self-storage units are a good alternative because climate-controlled units provide a cool environment safe from outdoor exposure. And since most facilities do not allow food on site, storage units also eliminate pests’ access to food. The indoor protection and lack of heat minimizes vulnerability to rodent and bugs. For your day-to-day items that cannot be placed in storage, we put together a few tips to keep them pest-free. Keep clothing items off of the floor, this will prevent bugs from crawling inside. Properly store food items, especially fruit. Ensure that your screen door and window screens are properly do not have any holes or tears.
