Most indoor pests migrate into the home from the outside before they start to reproduce and grow their numbers inside your home. The pests that come into our homes from the outdoors tend to be attracted to our food, waste and shelter during certain times of the year.

In the event that you come across a pest infestation, you should tackle the problem as soon as possible by spraying to kill present insects and/or applying preventative treatment around your home area. By preventing them from spreading both inside and around your home, you’ll be able to curb the spread of unwanted pests.

There are several different steps you can take as preventative measures to keep those pesky insects from becoming a problem. Maintaining a regular cleaning and trash removal schedule will allow you to rid yourselves of some of the things that attract pests the most. With that being said, your approach to pest control should vary depending on whether you want to apply indoor or outdoor treatment.

There are certain products that can be deployed for either outdoor or indoor use only, while other products can be used in both environments. That said, it’s always important to read the full product label to ensure that you’re getting the best results from your pest control treatment.

Remember to also keep in mind that outdoor pest control is often more difficult because you have to deal with the weather, seasons changing and other animals, such as deer and rabbits, and, of course, pets. If cleaned properly and consistently, the home is often a more controlled environment to help keep pests out because there are fewer variables to consider when it comes to indoor pest control.

Pests are more likely to exist in homes that are dirty and cluttered, which is why it’s important to maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Sweeping, mopping and taking out the trash consistently should be practiced by members of the household to help prevent pests from making their way into your home.

Keep your home protected from pests by monitoring and sealing entry points located within different areas of the property. You can use a home barrier solution such as our ready-to-use Spectracide® Bug Stop® Home Barrier to protect your entry points from invading pests.*
*Refer to product label for listed pests.

You can also set up baits and traps around your home to remove pests. Ant and cockroach baits are two of the most common indoor pest control products used around the house to keep unwanted pests away from your personal spaces.

A well-kept garden is not only appealing for other people to look at, but it’s also not as appealing for pests to migrate to. By regularly tending to your lawn and garden, you’ll be able to prevent invading pests from migrating into your home.

In addition to tending to your garden and lawn spaces, you should also keep up a regular treatment schedule to keep those outdoor pests away year-round. Make sure that you identify various areas in your lawn where pests could potentially congregate and grow in numbers.

Seasons come and go, but regardless of the obstacles they bring with them, you’ll need to stay prepared. Certain species of pests are more prevalent than others during certain times of the year, which is important to keep in mind when shopping for pest control products.