Best Pest Control Tips

by Akhil Sarikonda Industrialist

• Take out the trash. – Take out the trash on a regular basis. Overflowing trash, or trash bins that have not been properly cleaned for a long period of time, will exacerbate or create pest control problems.

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• Clean up spills – quickly! – The faster spills are cleaned up, the better. From fruit flies to rodents, spills that are left uncared for are attractive to pests. This includes areas where food often accumulates unseen, like between counters and the stove, and under the fridge.
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• De-clutter – The less cluttered a space is, the less likely you are to discover pests.
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• Store food properly. – Be sure that all food is sealed properly. Try using sealed containers rather than keeping food in the box or bag it came in. This will help prevent pests from easily chewing through packaging.
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• Observe – Check for holes or gaps throughout your space. If screens or windows are damaged, be sure to alert property management as soon as possible.
  The more pest-conscious your tenants are, the less likely your property is to be inundated with reputation-harming invaders. Communication is essential when it comes to property management, so share these helpful tips with tenants and reap the benefits.

Legal rights and responsibilities aside – often, a property manager may be tasked with addressing a pest problem, no matter the cause – finding the right way to address tenant-created pest issues requires finesse. Pests can be a sensitive topic, which is a big part of the reason why issues often escalate before coming to a property manager’s attention.

Top Tips for Tenants
Heading problems can be a smart way to reduce pest control costs. By aligning residents and offering education about pest risks, you take a positive step towards stopping problems before they begin. Below are tips from Western team members on how to communicate with your tenants. As Technical Specialist John Kane says, “pest prevention often boils down to cultural and behavioral practices.”

Share best practices
When it comes to challenging pests like bed bugs, Don Pisack, Norwalk, CT Branch Manager recommends community-wide communication. “Put out a memo – telling them when they’re on vacation to check their luggage upon return and to wash clothes immediately.” pisack When Tenants Cause Pests

Watch for water
“A lot of [pest control problems] come down to people not paying attention to water sources,” says Todd Henches, Western’s West Orange Branch Manager. “People are definitely part of the equation in pest management.” Show tenants what to look for, and if problems emerge, make sure they understand the cause. henches When Tenants Cause Pests

Reconsider clutter
“In any pile, you have a complicated three-dimensional structure that something can nest in. If it’s shoes, shoes are rich in oil, salt, and minerals… We’re used to thinking of clothing moths preferring natural fibers, but even those pink fuzzy slippers are appealing to fabric pests,” says John Kane.
Be careful with OTC

Many tenants turn to OTC pest control. But this can backfire. “We treat for ants and then people use their own over-the-counter treatments that neutralize ours,” says Don Pisack. DC & Gaithersburg Branch Manager Blake Hunter adds that OTC remedies for pests like rodents may “just be pushing rodents from the one area to the next.” hunter When Tenants Cause Pests

If a pest problem is traced to a tenant, try to be as informative as possible when explaining the root causes and how to prevent a similar problem in the future. When you and your tenants are aligned in the shared cause of keeping pests out, it can make the awkward business of communicating a bit easier. While some tenants may never get on board with a partnership approach to pest control, every incremental improvement you make can mean cost savings when it comes to treatment.

Tasks for Your Team
Of course, in addition to educating tenants about pest risk, there are actions your property management team should take to reduce pest pressures as well. Generally, it boils down to maintenance and ongoing inspections – two key elements of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Power wash: Don Pisack advises that this can prevent carpenter bee nests outdoors. It also eliminates mold, which can attract all manner of pests.

Keep grass trimmed: Hope Bowman, Technical Specialist notes that when grass is trimmed, pests like mosquitoes have fewer places to hide.

Educate your maintenance team: Especially with pests like bed bugs, early identification of a problem can vastly simplify treatment.

Keep your property well-maintained: Not only does this attract great tenants.

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