With the summer months winding down, you likely are looking to spend more time in your backyard. Whether you have an outdoor play set for your kids, couches or a table on your patio, or a garden on your side yard, it can seem hard to avoid pests when you’re outdoors. Mosquitoes, flies, or wasps are infamous for putting a damper on outdoor activities. Here at Heron, we are dedicated to providing our customers with pest-free* living all year long, both inside and outside their homes! Keep reading for tips on how to stay pest-free* outdoors.

What Pests Are Common in Your Outdoor Living Space?

If you’re going to be spending time outside, you can expect pests to be out and about. Especially in the late summer months here in Central Florida, insects are in full-force! The ones that tend to cause the most grief for homeowners include:

• Ticks
• Fleas
• Lawn pests
• Mosquitoes
• Bees, wasps, or hornets
• Ants
• Flies
• Spiders
• & more!

Tips to Stay Pest-Free Outdoors

Avoiding pests outdoors can be an uphill battle. However, there are a few things you can do to lessen the risk of pests infesting your outdoor living space. Try implementing the following outdoor pest prevention tips.

1. Remove all standing water. Mosquitoes only need a half inch of standing water to breed.
2. Trim your lawn and shrubs regularly. Grass, trees, and vegetation that has been left to overgrow provides mosquitoes and ticks with shelter.
3. Know how to look for ant hills. Even a tiny mound can contain thousands of ants inside.
4. Check wood structures. Termites and carpenter bees will damage your wooden decks or porches.
5. Apply insect repellents. Insect repellent containing DEET will help repel mosquitoes and ticks.
6. Tidy up your patio or outdoor space. Crumbs or spilled liquids will attract ants and other insects.

Keep Pests Away Outside

Even with the above tips, it can be hard to get rid of all pests in your outdoor living space. Your best bet to stay safe from pests is to enlist the expertise of a professional pest control expert. The experts at Heron can pinpoint the areas in your yard that may unknowingly be inviting pests in. Contact our team today to learn more!