Pest control is important for new homes in Daybreak

Several thousand new homes have yet to be built in Daybreak and there’s still plenty of new construction happening South Jordan. While pest control is import for any type of dwelling, Spencer Nielsen from Bulwark Extermination explains newly constructed homes can be particular targets for intrusive pests for the following reasons:

1. Disturbing Soil: Tilling up the ground to lay the foundation of a new home disturbs the soil, which can displace pests that were previously living in that area. This can cause pests to move to other areas, including your new home.
2. Openings and Gaps: During construction, openings and gaps can be left behind, providing entry points for pests to enter the home.
3. Moisture: New homes may have high levels of moisture, which can attract pests such as cockroaches, ants, and termites.
4. Location: The location of the new home can also make it susceptible to certain types of pests. For example, if the home is located near a large open field, it may be more prone to attracting rodents and insects.

Beyond possibly attracting insects and rodents to your new home because of the construction process, once the home is built, and especially in Daybreak, exterior landscaping invites pests to your property in a few different ways.

For starters the water required for newly planted lawns and plants also provides a water source for pests such as mosquitoes, flies, and rodents, which need water to survive. Additionally, certain types of plants and trees attract insects such as aphids, caterpillars, and beetles. Finally, the mulch and compost used in landscaping are particularly attractive to pests such as ants because of the moisture and nutrients in those materials.

Treating inside the home

Protecting your new home on the inside is just as important to Bulwark Exterminating as it is protecting the outside of the home.

While it’s not as common as other entry points, bugs can sometimes enter your home through electrical wiring. Certain insects, such as ants may be attracted to the warmth and electrical currents in the wiring, and can crawl or burrow into the insulation or through tiny gaps in electrical outlets or switches.

Prevention is the key to pest control

Committing to pest control maintenance, BEFORE you have a problem is easier (and typically less expensive) than waiting to call the exterminator after the pests have taken up residence in their new home. Bulwark offers a quarterly treatment plan based on square footage that includes perimeter bait traps, spraying and inspection with follow up visits as requested.

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