July Pests

Fourth of July Four - Top Pests in July

Friends and family are not the only ones you need to account for this Fourth of July barbecue, the pests of summer seem to have also stolen an invite. Hope you saved a plate. Black Knight Pest Control has the top four pests you will most likely be coming into contact with this July. With many outdoor activities taking place we must account for the high amounts of pests we are seeing outside. You possibly already know which are most popular, but do you know what you can do to avoid them from crashing your party?

No one wants a fly landing on their juicy burger patty just as they are about to take a bite.

Most Common Picnic Pests

ANTS. I think we can all expect to see a few or a few hundred of these at any outdoor event, feasting on just about anything. Ants tend to go for oil, sugar, fat, and protein, not leaving out much. Keep food sealed when not in use. Wipe up any spills and keep an eye on the drinks. Often leaking and spilling over can just turn into a ant pool party. Containing food in coolers is a good option. Ants tend to require routine defense, use the professionals at Black Knight Pest for all your Ant Control Service needs.

House Flies. Not only an indoor pest despite their name house flies are an annoyance outdoors as well. Flies can carry a variety or germs, the last thing you want is one landing on any of your prepared food or serving utensils. While food is sitting out it is recommended that you use a fly covers and keep food covered as much as possible. Using a kitchen towel will do the trick, or microwave dish covers. If you are using a tent there are screens or netting that can be put along the perimeter to help prevent flies from entering your food/ sitting area. Install a fan, this will not only keep yourself and guest cool, but flies cannot fly well in s strong breeze. Finish off by adding a little lavender to the party, many pests do not favor strong essential oils such as lemon grass and lavender.

Stinging Insects. Wasps and Bees, can spark fear in party goers. A bee sting cannot only be painful but can be deadly to people that are allergic. Before you even plan for any outdoor activities it is important that you check around your property for any active bee hives or nests. If you spot an infestation call Black Knight for Bee Control Service and have a professional take a look at the colony to identify the type of bees or wasps you are dealing with. It is not recommended that you remove any type of hive or nest on your own.

Fleas and Ticks. While both are active all year long these vector pests flourish during the warmer months. We think of our pets as part of the family, chances are if you don’t have one your friends or family do. Therefore, pets are a usually present during an outdoor gathering leaving the opportunity for fleas or ticks to join in. Be on the look out for pets that may be scratching at themselves a little more than normal. There is no easy way around it, if you know a pet has fleas or tick(s) the animal should be removed. Fleas and ticks can spread quickly, with ticks possibly carrying various diseases. Avoid allowing an animal you are not familiar with into your home, to reduce the chance of bringing the pests indoors. Getting rid of fleas is not a one time thing, given the way their life cycle works a professional is one of the best options in dealing with a flea problem. Taking a pet to a veterinarian is also one step in flea prevention. Animals need to be on the right defense treatment plan. Call Black Knight Pest Control and ask about Indoor Flea Control if you find yourself dealing with a flea infestation. Have a professional assess the infestation and guide you through the process as well as getting rid of your flea problem once and for all.

Conclusion

The fireworks may have burnt out but pest season is just getting started. Be the talk of the block because of your killer back yard barbecues and not because of the killer pest problem.

Call one of the leading pest control companies in the Temecula Valley, Black Knight Pest Control for your full service pest control needs. From indoor to outdoor pest defense, residential and commercial. With an abundance of pest control options, monthly and bi-monthly service, even some non chemical pest control solutions.

Before you fire up that gill get your pest status under control.

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Wasps are one of the most popular summer time pests.