Healthy Home Newsletter March 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 3

March 2014 - Volume XVIII, Issue 1

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Spring Cleaning and Spring Pest Proofing
Go Hand in Hand
(NewsUSA) - As the ritual of spring cleaning nears with every
slightly warmer and longer day, many homeowners will look to
home organizational trends to kick start their list of projects. No
matter which trends homeowners choose to take charge of their
houses, it's important to ensure that any home care initiatives
include pest prevention practices. Spring is a particularly crucial
time to take proactive measures to pest-proof as the season's
warmer weather serves as a wake-up call to a myriad of homeinvading pests.
Some of the most common pests emerging in the spring are
termites, ants (especially odorous house ants, pavement ants and
carpenter ants), springtails, cockroaches and spiders. According to
Missy Henriksen of the National Pest Management Association
(NPMA), what homeowners can expect to see this season depends
largely on where they live and local weather conditions. "People
who experienced milder winters are likely to see an early arrival of
spring pests, since last year was one of the warmest winters on
record and pests across the country emerged weeks, and even
months, early," said Henriksen. "Those who experienced wet
winters may have lingering moisture that may be creating pestfriendly environments within their homes."
In addition to minimizing clutter and organizing pantry shelves
this spring, the NPMA suggests these important steps to prevent
pests from feeling welcome in your home.
Remove shelter:
* Maintain a one-inch gap between soil and wood portions of a
building.
* Keep mulch at least 15 inches from your home's foundation.
* Seal cracks along the bottom of the structure.
* Keep tree branches and plants trimmed back from the house.
* Screen windows and doors.
Remove food:
* Keep trash containers clean and sealed.
* Don't allow dirty dishes to accumulate in the sink.
* Wipe counters and vacuum floors regularly.
* Remove remaining food after your pet is done eating.
Remove water:
* Check under sinks for puddles, and fix any leaks or drips.
* Use a dehumidifier for damp basements and crawl spaces.

Cool Blogs, Sites
& Online
Resources to
Check Out!

www. MeetTheDubiens.com
If you’re a parent or grandparent
looking for new, fun ways to keep
kids eating healthly and
entertained at the same time, this
blog by clever mommy Jill Dubien
should be on your list of faves. It’s
packed with ideas for fun
activities for you and the kids,
from arts ‘n’ crafts to creative and
fun recipes for kids.

www.TheDailyLove.com

The Daily Love is a site that
provides words of wisdom with
messages of encouragement.
Focusing on health from within,
founder Mastin Kipp offers quotes
from the greatest and most
successful minds throughout
history on a daily basis. Peppered
with personal anecdotes, Kipp
inspires readers through daily
For other pest-proofing ideas to protect your home and property, visit emails and Twitter messages
promoting a healthier lifestyle and
www.pestworld.org.
insight on “how to improve the
human condition.”
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