Insider Tips: How to Keep Your Idaho Home Pest-Free Year-Round

Helpful Strategies to Prevent Common Pests in your Home Every Season

Wondering how to keep pests out of your home year-round? You’re not alone! Idaho homeowners often deal with ants in the spring, mosquitoes in the summer, mice in the fall, and spiders in the winter. The good news? A few simple steps can keep your home pest-free no matter the season.

Spring: How Do You Keep Bugs from Coming Inside?

Springtime means pests are waking up—and looking for food and shelter.

• Seal cracks and gaps – Bugs and rodents squeeze through tiny openings. Check windows, doors, and foundation cracks.
• Eliminate standing water – Mosquitoes love puddles. Clear clogged gutters and empty outdoor containers.
• Store food properly – Keep dry goods in airtight containers to avoid attracting ants.
• Trim bushes and trees – Pests use overgrown plants as a bridge to your home.

Common Spring Pests: 🐜 Ants | 🕷️ Spiders | 🦟 Mosquitoes | 🐁 Mice

Summer: What Keeps Mosquitoes and Bugs Away?

Hot weather brings out mosquitoes, wasps, flies, and ants. Here’s how to keep them away:

• Use insect-repelling plants – Citronella, lavender, and basil help deter mosquitoes.
• Fix window screens – Small tears allow bugs to sneak inside.
• Cover trash bins – Open garbage attracts flies, ants, and raccoons.
• Mow the lawn and remove clutter – Tall grass and woodpiles create hiding spots for pests.

Common Summer Pests: 🦟 Mosquitoes | 🐜 Carpenter Ants | 🪰 Flies | 🦂 Scorpions

Fall: How Do You Keep Mice and Spiders Out?

As the weather cools, pests seek warmth indoors.

• Seal entry points – Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime. Use steel wool and caulk to block gaps.
• Declutter storage areas – Spiders and rodents love dark, quiet spaces like basements and attics.
• Fix leaks and moisture issues – Cockroaches thrive in damp conditions.
• Keep pet food sealed – Open food bags attract unwanted visitors.

Common Fall Pests: 🐁 Mice | 🕷️ Spiders | 🐜 Cockroaches | 🦝 Raccoons

Winter: How Do You Keep Rodents Out in Cold Weather?

Even in freezing temperatures, pests find their way indoors.

• Store firewood away from the house – Woodpiles attract rodents and insects.
• Check for droppings or chewed wires – Signs of rodents mean it’s time to act fast.
• Keep the kitchen spotless – Even small crumbs attract cockroaches and mice.
• Inspect your attic and basement – These areas are prime hiding spots for winter pests.

Common Winter Pests: 🐁 Rats | 🪳 Cockroaches | 🕷️ Spiders | 🐜 Silverfish

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What Is the Best Way to Keep Pests Out Year-Round?

The key to a pest-free home is prevention. Regular pest control treatments ensure that unwanted critters don’t make themselves at home.

• Professional inspections – Identify and stop infestations before they start.
•  Customized treatment plans – Protect your home against seasonal pests.
• Safe and effective solutions – Keep your family and pets safe.