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(ARA) - As the weather warms up, life begins to pop up around the home. Spring is when flowers start blooming, grass turns green, birds return to the feeders - and insects and pests crawl out of the woodwork. Yikes! Yes, spring brings into your house the bugs and critters you'd prefer stay outside in the backyard. And not only do these creepy critters make your skin crawl, but they could potentially pass on to your family several different illnesses or cause damage to your house and possessions. Keeping the bugs and pests out of your house doesn't have to become a chore if you take action now. Here are a few tips from Terminix to keep pests out of your house: * Check the screens and weather stripping around doors and windows to make sure they all fit tightly. * Remove any piles of debris, stones, bricks or other materials from your yard. Insects and rodents love to hang out in these piles. * Don't leave human or pet food sitting out. It attracts flies and critters which can spread harmful bacteria. This is a great tip for ant control. * Repair any roof or plumbing leaks as soon as possible. A dry house works well for termite control because it prevents these critters from surviving above ground in the house. * Prevent any wood-to-soil contact around the foundation of your home and keep mulch and soil from touching the siding of your home. * Get your house inspected annually with the certified Termite Inspection and Protection Plan. If termites do appear in your house while you're on the plan, you won't have control fees or damage repair bills. As long as you maintain your coverage for termites, you'll be covered for repairs for termite damage. If you do discover pests in your home, Terminix will have a proposed pest control solution within 24 hours of your call. This keeps the insects and rodents outside where they belong, and your family safe and comfortable inside. Visit Local.terminix.com to make sure you don't have any termite or pest problems now, or in the future. Take control of the pests in your house today. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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