It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we bet you and your family are excited to begin decorating your home with festive holiday adornments. But, before you chop down that tree and start roasting marshmallows over the fireplace, here are a few things you need to know to keep your home safe from pests for the holidays.

Keep an eye out for hitchhikers. Pests love to hitch a ride indoors on fresh cut christmas trees and wreaths. If you’re purchasing a tree or wreath for the holidays, make sure to inspect it thoroughly before bringing it inside. To avoid the possibility of invaders all-together, go with the artificial option, which will be much easier to care for as well!

Be conscious of your storage habits. Most people use their attic space for storing their holiday decor, among many other things. These boxes of garland, decorations and more create the perfect habitats for rodents to nest during the off season. That’s why, it’s important to take your boxes outside for unpacking and examine them for any signs of an infestation before allowing the family to dig into decorating. When it’s time to take the decorations down, storing them in sturdy, secure plastic containers can help prevent pests from finding their way in.

Choose protection over convenience. While it may be easy to have your firewood stacked right outside your back door during those cold winter nights, keeping your firewood that close to home is an invitation for pest of all kinds. Instead, store your firewood at least 20 feet away from the home to provide maximum protection from spiders, termites, ants and more.

While there are a wide variety of tips and trick to keep pests out, there are always a ton of ways for them to find their way in.

If you live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire or the surrounding areas and are in need of fast, efficient and affordable pest management solutions, give Pest Control Unlimited a call. Our skilled technicians are constantly attending training seminars and re-certification classes, making them some of the most knowledgeable in the industry — and the perfect pros for the job!

For more information about our pest control services, call 888-649-9919 today.