Pest Control Solutions for Your Home
                     PEST 
CONTROL 
Solutions for 
Your Home 
Insect problems are one home maintenance 
issue that requires multiple approaches to 
keep under control. 
The good thing is that most strategies are 
easy to implement.
The first thing you need to do is identify all 
of the insects that are inhabiting your home. 
Remember to also check outdoors, since 
most pest problems begin there. 
Our professional inspections can help 
you find hidden problems so that you 
use the most effective solutions for your 
pest problem.
Check Your Outdoor Storage
Many homeowners store firewood outdoors. 
For insects, this can be a natural place 
to hide and make nests. 
Ideally, firewood needs to be stored 
as far away from your home as possible. 
Aim for at least 20 feet from the exterior 
walls to keep pests from migrating 
to your home.
Look for Gaps Around Every Entrance
The seals around the windows and doors 
of your home are easy to check for gaps. 
You can feel for drafts or look for areas 
where light shines through. 
If air or light can get in, then you can bet 
that an insect can, too. 
It is also a good idea to check around pipes 
and electrical lines that enter your home.
These can usually be sealed with caulk 
to further eliminate potential entry points.
Watch What You Bring Into Your Home
Houseguests are fun, but they can 
unknowingly bring along bed bugs. 
The same thing can be said of secondhand 
items that come from other people’s homes.
Cockroaches can sometimes live in appliances, 
and they’re known for hitching rides in boxes 
you bring into your home.
If you do decide to bring an old couch 
or microwave into your house, make sure 
to inspect it thoroughly. 
Enjoy having your houseguests. 
Just make sure to keep an eye out for bed bug 
signs after they leave. 
Pest treatments work better if the problem 
is found early.
Limit Clutter
Spring cleaning is a great way to hit two goals 
at once. 
As you clean, try to focus on areas where 
insects might hide. 
Getting rid of old boxes, piles of clothing 
and paper stacks is a well-known way to 
make your home less attractive to pests.
Get Rid of Food Residue
Keeping trash cans covered and crumbs 
swept up are general good practices 
to follow. 
You can make this even more effective 
by cleaning areas where tiny bits 
of food accumulate.
Food left in the sink drains can become 
a breeding ground for flies. 
Soda and other debris left in recyclable 
containers can also be enough to attract pests.
Cleaning and rinsing any areas that food 
comes in contact with helps to keep pests 
from finding an easy meal.
Stay Vigilant
It might be easy to ignore only one little bug 
or two. 
Unfortunately, this can lead to big problems.
Some insects, such as ants, send out scouts. 
That one little ant could head out and bring 
back many more from their colony. 
Spiders are technically helpful for insect 
control, but a single spider can lay hundreds 
of eggs. 
This can turn into a major infestation very 
fast. If you spot an insect, make sure 
to address it.
Spraying only takes a few minutes, 
and it saves you a lot of headaches 
right away.
Pest control can sometimes feel like 
a never-ending battle, but it doesn’t 
have to be. 
Most insect problems end quickly 
after the initial treatment. 
Then, keep using the solutions that 
work and arrange for seasonal 
spraying to keep your home pest-free.
Custom Weed & Pest Control has been 
in business since 1989, serving the greater 
Phoenix metro area for both residential 
and commercial.
We offer an affordable weed and pest control 
package, with customized service to meet 
your specific needs.
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