subject: Keep Pest Free This Festive Season [print this page] Christmas 2012 is fast approaching! With the special day being less than a month away, many families would have more than likely started to prepare for the busy day. An important factor that should take priority on top of the to do list, is making sure your home is pest free - so your guests don't spot any unsightly cockroaches or mice while enjoying the tasty Christmas food!
The festive season should be a time of relaxation, so have a read of the below tips, and pass them onto your family members to ensure you don't have any uninvited guests this Christmas!
Get Onto Any Existing Pest Problems
Never put a pest problem in the 'deal with it later' basket as pest's bread quickly and quite rapidly depending on how they got to your house in the first place! Generally pests will arrive in large numbers, so your problem will end up a lot bigger than it was to begin with if you are not reactive immediately to the situation. If you suspect you have a pest problem call professional help immediately. That way you don't have to worry about pests ruining your Christmas this summer.
Use A Synthetic Tree
Synthetic trees leave no mess like real Christmas trees, and are economic as they can be used year after year. Real trees can harbor pests and bring them into your home, plus attract more pests with their foliage and mess.
Put Food Away
Many children love leaving food out for Santa and his reindeers, but it's actually a lot more likely to attract rats! If your kids love this tradition too much to give it up, let them do so, just remember to clear up the food once they've gone to sleep. It's also important to put away leftover food after big Christmas feasts - especially if the food is eaten in the backyard.
Clean Up Straight Away
While no one wants to spend their whole Christmas cleaning, getting everyone to chip in and put a few things away means you're being proactive in decreasing the chances of having nasty cockroaches and rats crawling around your home. Clean outside cooking devices such as BBQs thoroughly, as well as the surrounding area.
Don't DIY
Pest control DIY products are often dangerous, especially when combining different products and brands. At Christmas you might have kids in your home that aren't usually there - and don't know your family rules. Leaving cockroach and other bait around could be a hazard for your kids, and your guests' kids, so be careful about what you leave out. If doing so is unavoidable, make sure you let your guests know.
